Mark

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

Sam the show rate is 199 so 2 nights even with tax should be in your price range here is a link https://book.passkey...492/owner/12506/home I run the Chicago show and the one thing that helps support the show (and keep it going) is to stay at the hotel and reserve in the show room block hope that helps mark

Chris sorry! i was thinking he was focused on Detroit Toledo area (he live in between) I was able to attend one of the Indiana meetings and it was great, i recommend them if you can attend mark

i read Shigeyuki

websites have dates and info https://michiganantiquearms.com/ http://michmilitaryhistory.com/index.htm

I live near Toledo. I am usually at the Novi Antique Arms show and also Livonia and Perrsyburg shows (unless they conflict with a sword show). Stop by may table and say hello, maybe we have met? Maybe we could plan a small "get together- show and tell" etc at one of the shows? mark

Mark, his family, and team did a great job with the show............. If anyone has thoughts about the shinsa that should be a separate thread as Mark doesn't have any control over the shinsa other than arranging for the space etc. I think Orlando is growing and hopefully will continue to prosper see you next year mark