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  1. Mark
    i remember some years ago (you can guess how long), i passed up a mint mantetsu with a generals tassel that was priced $1000. Instead i bought a shinto katana from the same seller for a bit more that that.......... strange how things work out, that Shinto katana is probably not worth much more than i paid and the Mantetsu/tassel is probably worth 6-8000 maybe more....
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    nearest i remember would be Long Island, New jersey, Philly
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    where did you post the pictures? I don't see them here?
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    i was able to get the Hyatt to extend the room reservations a few days. You should be able to book until April 7th, there are only a few King rooms left, if you want one book now. https://aws.passkey.com/event/15141567/owner/4631/home Getting close, see you there!! Thanks
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    late nanbokucho SoShu maybe Masahiro
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    today is the last day the hotel has to honor the show rate. Sometimes they take a day or so to take the rate off their system. Last i looked there were 2 rooms left, both KING bed rooms. If you need one try to grab it now.
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    Joe good eye. i had thought either Nori or aki for the second kanji but it was hard to be sure, so i went with my first thought
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    looks like Kanenori. hard to be positive but most likely it is "showato" meaning not made in the traditional way, it may be oil tempered or made with western or processed steel. you can, and should, replace the "tang pin", you can get guard parts if you can find ones that make a good fit
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    Dan welcome any chance you can post a picture? Hard to translate without one
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    looks like september 1943 Yasumitsu
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    The preparations are coming along nicely. The Hotel room block is almost full so if you need a room grab one soon. I had a cancellation so if you want a table let me know, first come etc. Should be a good show, at least one dealer from Japan will be there buying as well as a number of international exhibitors and buyers. Educational presentations and displays on Saturday. Any questions or suggestions let me know at nixe@bright.net Thanks!
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    John great! Good to look up some info as i think it helps you learn.
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    maker (last 2 kanji) Nobuhide. Try some research (tip shinshinto) and see if you can find anything. i think the mei is suspect,
  14. Mark
    i get Hirata Hidemitsu, hard to say without seeingthe blade but Showa maybe Showato
  15. Mark
    I am in Toledo, i know collectors in the Columbus, Cincinnati and SE ohio. Maybe we could arrange something between all who would be interested
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    some people might just like the look of a 2 pc habaki and have that made, otherwise it may be made to help with the proper fit. When a blade has been polished a few times the nakago might be thicker than the blade and a one pc habaki may not get over the nakago and still fit tightly so they use the 2 pc
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    here are a couple. It is maybe .75 bore, weighs about 15 lbs.
  18. Mark
    Since i noticed the recent thread about a matchlock i thought i would add this. I can read Kunitomo _____ Yasuyuki saku, so it is a Kunitomo group gun. I can add a few pictures if the group is interested
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    on the show web page there is a "transportation" page http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/transportation/ at least 2 of the companies look like they have service to/from Midway, you can call them or click on their links hope that helps. The Hyatt recommends " GO Airport Express, it looks like the round trip to Midway is $69 but i would verify and get a reservation
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    i made him an offer, figured he would counter and as i could pick it up no worries. He rejected the offer and started a rant about where could i find one for his price and what a deal it was so on so on ended up cursing me for making an offer he must have thought was too low. so i guess he should not have had a "make offer" option. seems he is easily offended???????
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    i made him an offer, figured i could pick it up so no issues. Now he is now harassing me with a mean messages. wish i never found it
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    There will be a presentation by the NBTHK-AB, i understand it will have some great tsuba and blades, more infor as it gets closer, also a presentation "Oda Nobunaga, the Owari School and the birth of Shinto Swords". It will have blades and a multimedia presentation.
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    there are quite a few collectors in WA but it is a big state, most i know are over by Seattle, not sure if anyone is near Spokane, If there is someone there is a chance they could pick it up or remove the blade
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    Next show is Chicago. Check out website http://www.chicagoswordshow.com If you are staying at the hotel make reservations early as the room black may fill up https://aws.passkey.com/event/15141567/owner/4631/home or call 847-605-1234 800-233-1234 and mention Midwest Token Kai/Sword show to get the show rate If anyone has any questions email me at nixe@bright.net Thanks
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    Dennis I may have something. I am on the way to Tampa now, i will be home next tuesday. Email me next week at nixe@bright.net and i will let you know what i have Mark
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