Mark

Grey and i picked up a tsuba. We are having trouble understanding the inscription. We see left --- Masa Toshi Saku Kore so we think Masatoshi made this but i guess maybe it could be read differently like Sho??? right side -- we are lost, maybe O (Nori Toku), Aki , Hiro, Tsune ???? probably completely wrong Also we note the Hozon paper uses a different kanji for Toshi, so we are not sure if the paper uses an abbreviated form of the kanji on the tsuba or maybe the NBTHK knows who this is and the maker used this other kanji as well ?? any help appreciated, thanks Mark and Grey

hard to say age. It does not look gendai. The file marks are strange, almost looks like they were removed under the mei, i can see them in areas of the nakago. I would say exercise caution. If you are buying wait to see the blade, if helping someone they should be careful wish you the best for a speedy recovery

Mino kuni Masayuki with Showa stamp

Thanks Brian Mike -- where in IN are you located? I am near Toledo OH......... i have several wakizashi in the $3-600 range. If you are close you can come and see swords in hand by email is nixe@bright.net Mark

i have dozens and dozens of papers of all sorts i probably have what you need you can email me at nixe@bright.net mark

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i have a used copy. a past owner added tabs to help locate the makers I was asking $50 not sure what postage is to Norway. I am in the U.S.

maybe Yoshimitsu (義光), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – „Yoshimitsu“ (義光), civilian name „Yabushita Fujio“ (藪下不二夫) but just my guess.

Blade is nothing special. The inscription just had me stumped. As I was asked here is a picture. It will be at the MAX show if anyone wants to see it in person

i will be there --- will have 3 tables of swords and misc stop by and say hello mark jones

BIG thanks to everyone who helped. I think i understand the inscription. Again sorry about the pictures.

thanks!! sorry it was hard to see. i took these with the light from the side but the lower part is still hard to make out. i appreciate the help

Josh My thoughts are: If you plan on selling it (i think that is what you want to do) no not have any restoration done, Oil it and care for it as Grey suggested. If you have the handle re-wrapped it will cost you money/time and a buyer may not like the results. Research it (you are doing that now) get all the info you can. Then sell it once you know what you have. You are in Seattle, did anyone suggest you show it to Brian T? He is a known person and is knowledgeable and is local to you. I think the more people who see it offers the opportunity to learn and you get multiple opinions/offers. If you have the journal and picture this may bring the best price to a militaria collector but you will figure that out as you go. Smart to move slowly. Just my opinion Mark

sorry didn't realize they were hard to see

i am stumped and. i think i see Ari ??? Saku kore but am lost with everything on the other side. A lot of writing on a small nakago Thanks for any help!!!

i have had swords delivered by DHL (international) and i always get a tax bill. I pay it. Not so happy but that is the way it is. Doesn't matter how the sender describes the contents.... If i get a sword delivered through USPS i get no tax bill.

that is hard to judge........... it is in shirasaya and gimei so that limits value. I would estimate you could SELL it to a knowledgeable collection fo $500-800, if you are thinking replacement cost you will never find an identical one but should be able to buy something similar for $700-1000 just my opinion, keep in mind i attend a lot of shows so see a lot of swords offered, if you have to rely on online sales you may have to pay higher mark

Grey and I have this one https://japaneseswor...-iron-sukashi-tsuba/

yes you had most Nobutomo - maker of Fujiwara clan resident of town or Kanazawa in Kaga privince

kaShu Kanazawa Ju Fujiwara Nobutomo

i am lost when the kanji are written like this........ any help appreciated thanks mark

65 started when i was about 30

here is a link to info on the Vegas show. There will be several knowledgeable people in attendance https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ you can contact me if you have questions nixe@bright.net

Here are a couple of pictures

Bruce here is one i just picked up Mark Jones