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  1. Mark
    Takes 5 mins to walk from NBTHK to Aoi's shop (at least it did before NBTHK moves), so i figure Mr Tsuruta has a great resource. If he thought it would pass he would have submitted, it is easy for him and would have made a big difference in price/value and he is in business to make money. Everyone makes mistakes but doubt it in this case that being said, it is a nice shape (i like that type) and looks like a nice sword to enjoy
  2. Mark
    i think Kanemune
  3. Mark
    mei is poorly written. My guess is BiShu Osafune SukeSada ( i think the Sada is correct but the Suke kanji is questionable)
  4. Mark
    i think it is Echizen no kami Minamoto NobuYoshi well known Shinto smith, usually used a Kikumon...if so the condition of the nakago is an issue. Maker also used Rai in his mei
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    i sold a late navy with lacquered wood saya to a buyer in France. I packed it carefully. When it arrived the saya was broken so the buyer returned it. when i got it back and looked the saya was in 2 pieces broken 6" from the end, the blade was not bent. The only way this could have happened was customs in France opened it, someone said i wonder if this is sharp and tried a cutting test on the saya and cut right through, then sort of put it together and sent it to the buyer. bummer.
  6. Mark
    Thanks Steve, that makes sense, I will remember that
  7. Mark
    i came across a sword that has a surrender tag with unusual "stamped kanji". I think i can read Katsuyoshi, but have not seen tags with anything stamped on them. Is this usual? What does the stamp say? thanks!
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    any ideas?
  9. Mark
    i have a tanto, signed BuShu Ju Minamoto Masatsugu. No date but I am thinking ShinShinto. There are kanji on the blade. Can't make much from it, can anyone help? Thanks
  10. Mark
    maybe maker is Kanemoto? not sure about the place. That type of mounting usually has Showa gendai blades
  11. Mark
    is there a picture of the mei?
  12. Mark
    i think both things are true. 1. You could always get a quality koshirae if you had the money and access. 2. As a general rule quality deteriorated with time. 3. You should not assume a gunto is late or early just on the quality of the koshirae
  13. Mark
    there is a club in SoCal, you should be able to find info online, or maybe someone here is a member. you can take it to a meeting and get multiple opinions
  14. Mark
    Chris and Joe's lecture was interesting. I learned a lot about the background and interactions of the smiths before and during WWII, thanks to both of you, great presentation
  15. Mark
    Registered Mail has insurance at that amount and higher. It is not as fast as Express
  16. Mark
    if looking for books check http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com Grey is a good guy and a member here, if he does not have something he can usually get it for you
  17. Mark
    old system the lowest rank papers were white, the next higher level were green
  18. Mark
    thing i cant wrap my mind around is NO HABAKI.... Would the Japanese do this even with a prototype? makes no sense, the habaki holds the blade in the saya, it centers it and makes a tight fit so no rattle. I can understand the possibility of the rest but not that
  19. Mark
    Loyer was not interested in my swords so check http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/20429-sword-listed-on-eaby/
  20. Mark
    after offering a couple of swords to someone who asked http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/20375-looking-for-antique-junk-blades/ i listed one on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/252517601302?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 check it out if you are interested, no reserve listed for less than $1
  21. Mark
    a person i know found #25 a long time back http://www.sydneytokenkai.com/25.htm
  22. Mark
    i have these 2 swords. either $400 (plus actual shipping), buyer has return option refund less shipping. Both have tsuba and one has f/k and fitting on end of saya. best to reply to my email nixe@bright.net thanks for looking
  23. Mark
    Jean signed, ubu, Kuniyuki, sorry pictures have a little reflection so hard to see the test on the upper left, tester is Hisahide
  24. Mark
    I have a Bungo Katana with 2 body cutting test
  25. Mark
    my opinion is that it is real. Showa civilian style katana converted for army use. Poor condition, limited value. If signed probably has a Showa stamp
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