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i owned a 28" hizen katana maybe 20 years ago. i forget who signed it, Tadahiro, tadakuni or similar. I figured it was gimei as it was signed katana mei. Roger bought it, it passed TH, my understanding from Roger was that Mr Tanobe looked at it and said it was probably custom order and signed that way. Definitely very rare but not 100%
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look like a date Shohei 1347
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i am a NBTHK-AB member, have been for a while, maybe 20 years
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Chicago show
Mark replied to tokashikibob's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
i think the last time the NBTHK did a shinsa was in 1980 in CA as far as i know they do not plan to come back. -
Chicago show
Mark replied to tokashikibob's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
Bob thanks for asking check the website below for details. there is a link for room reservations. It is April 25-27, 2025 http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/ Let me know if you have any questions tahnks mark jones -
it is an antique arms show so the majority or items for sale are firearms. Yes you can sell guns (abiding by laws). If you have Japanese matchlocks or swords and a few guns you might want to be in the Japanese sword section, if you are just going to have a table for non Japanese guns you might do better in the gun area. I can refer you to the person dealing with gun sale tables if needed. let me know what works. it is one of the biggest shows so a good outlet for sales
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Taikei Naotane. Famous maker. Looks questionable at best. They are usually dated and that can help compare signature as it changed during his life....... is there a date on the other side?
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DTI is over, U.S. Holiday week over........ So now is a good time to think about the 2025 show season. If anyone has questions about the show contact me privately or post them here. I can add tables as the sword section can be expanded as needed. The tables ate 8' (not 6' as at most sword shows). If someone wants 1/2 a table let me know I am looking forward to seeing a lot of friends at the show. It is a great place to hunt swords, there are 1500 tables in the whole show (sword area is just a section) so there are usually a number or swords on tables other than the sword section. https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ thanks for looking Mark
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help understanding a tsuba and Hozon paper, translation help please
Mark replied to Mark's topic in ASIAN ARTS & ANTIQUES LTD
thank you!!! I learned something i can use. i appreciate the help -
help understanding a tsuba and Hozon paper, translation help please
Mark replied to Mark's topic in ASIAN ARTS & ANTIQUES LTD
Thank you both. that helps........... i have never seen these kanji used for something ordered or made for someone. Can you give me the Japanese/english for 応 and 需 so i can recognize it if i see it again thanks again for the help mark -
Brian was in Japan for DTI, maybe still there or recovering. He may be busy if he just returned
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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
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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
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Mino kuni Masayuki with Showa stamp
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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
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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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The Vegas show is on the horizon. Now is the time to make plans to attend Show information https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ Facebook -- https://www.facebook...p?id=100083606551269 Set up times (table holder, helpers, guest passes) WEDNESDAY 1/22/25 Set up 5:00PM - 9:00PM THURSDAY 1/23/25 Set up 9:00AM - 5:00PM Public hours FRIDAY 1/24/25 9:00AM - 5:00PM SATURDAY 1/25/25 9:00AM - 5:00PM I attached the flyer the Antique Arms Show Organizers (Morphy's Auctions) is using to promote the Sword Show Section Please post any questions or comments. You can message me or email me at vegasswordshow@gmail.com
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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.
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Please help translate this one ... got me stumped
Mark replied to grapppa's topic in Translation Assistance
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
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Military antique show
Mark replied to drb 1643's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
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.
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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
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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