Mark

civilian official on Formosa (Taiwan)

thanks to everyone for all the help....... it may take me a while to figure it out but as i first thought Hisa i now think 安次 (Yasutsugu) is a strong possibility. i appreciate all your suggestions

Steve Thanks!!!! guess i was closer than i thought........ the last kanji is faint.. here are a couple of other pictures just in case it helps

i am having trouble reading this mei....... the nakago is distressed..... it looks like 4 kanji ____ _____ Yasu? _____ my guess was ?? Hira Yasu Hisa....... i think i have Yasu correct, not sure on the other 2. I looked at Naminohira Yasuhisa but that doesn't seem right (i don't see the first kanji being the first part of Naminohira). I am hoping someone can read it or maybe recognize it thank you in advance for any help or direction

not sure i understand your statement Since all horimono (ancient and modern) are done ato-bori, there are plenty of swords that have horimono done by the swordsmith at the time he made the blade

i tried a quick simple search (search bar toward the top) and got 342 results.......... there is a lot of information here, (it has been discussed many times) try looking through it, a lot of your questions may be answered then you can ask specific questions if you could not find answers

you have it right. just make sure you use the correct Nobu kanji when looking him up

looks like 76

i would guess the list is an exhibition or display listing the swords there. I am not sure how you could ever identify which swords are on your list as Jussi points out there are multiple swords by the makers that are Juyo and some above. If you had the length or something else to identify the sword you might have a chance

you could start by trying to "nudge" the string a bit and see if you can find the mekugi and if so try and remove it....... another option, although i am hesitant to mention in, is the secure the blade in a vice (wood on each side) and tap the tsuba using a block of wood and hammer. You might be able to break the mekugi and slide the handle off and then remove the parts of mekugi from the tsuka.

nice sword. just to help others: are you sure you mean Kamakura era? Your original description says 1868-1912. I have had swords by him and i agree he is copying earlier styles as your description mentions

type of steel...... "Yasuki steel", that is how F&G have it, i think the i have seen the name translated differently as well mark

The last 3 books are sold....... Big thanks to Tim Pepin https://www.samuraisword.com/ check out his website, there is a lot of great information Thanks to all who helped and hopefully Brian will enjoy his trip. Brian does a lot of hard work promoting our hobby, we should all show our appreciation

2, 3, 10 are still available. I looked at them, 2 and 3 have some pictures dealing with working on swords, 10 has quite a few pictures of nice swords. Remember i will pay for Media Mail in the U.S. so no extra costs 2. 日本刀職人職談 – Stories on craftsmen and works of nihonto <Subtitle> 研ぎ・鍛冶・白金・鞘・柄巻・刀身彫刻・鐔・下げ緒・色上げ - togi, kaji, shirogane, saya, tsukamaki, toshin-chokoku, tsuba, sageo, iroage <Author> 大野正 – Ōno Tadashi <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 3. 日本刀職人職談 - Stories on craftsmen and works of nihonto <Author> 大野正 - Ōno Tadashi <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 10. 日本刀の買い方 – How to buy nihonto <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan thanks for looking

Picture of the 4 books. I picked pages with nice pictures

i have 12 books. They are approx 6" x 9" and in Japanese but have pictures. All are used but seem in decent condition. Terms: Books are $20 each, If you want one please post here so we all see it, you will pay Brian $20 (he will post instructions). He will let me know payment is made and i will ship the book. I will cover U.S. Media mail, if a book is sent outside the U.S. the buyer will have to pay me to cover shipping (i will send however the buyer requests). This way Brian gets the full amount of book sales. Here is a chance to help Brian with some small trip expenses and also get something to enjoy Koichi Moriyama kindly translated the tiles, a big thanks! 1. 楽しむ日本刀 – Nihonto to enjoy SOLD <Subtitle> 脇物・無銘・郷土刀のすすめ – Recommendation of wakimono (antimainstream), mumei (unsigned), kyodo-to (local sword) <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 2. 日本刀職人職談 – Stories on craftsmen and works of nihonto <Subtitle> 研ぎ・鍛冶・白金・鞘・柄巻・刀身彫刻・鐔・下げ緒・色上げ - togi, kaji, shirogane, saya, tsukamaki, toshin-chokoku, tsuba, sageo, iroage <Author> 大野正 – Ōno Tadashi <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 3. 日本刀職人職談 - Stories on craftsmen and works of nihonto <Author> 大野正 - Ōno Tadashi <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 4. 脇差入門 – An introduction to wakizashi SOLD <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 5. 新版　日本刀入門 – An introduction to nihonto, new edition SOLD <Subtitle> 選び方、買い方 – how to choose, how to buy <Author> 柴田光男 – Shibara Mitsuo <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 6. 新々刀入門 – An introduction to shinshinto SOLD <Subtitle> 幕末・維新の日本刀 – Nihonto in the last days of Tokugawa shogunate and the Meiji Restration <Author> 柴田光男 – Shibata Mitsuo <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 7. 愛刀百華選 – 100 favorite swords SOLD <Author> 林盈六ほか – Hayashi Eiroku and others <Publisher> 光芸出版 8. 坂本龍馬と刀 - Sakamoto Ryōma and swords SOLD <Author> 小美濃清明 – Omino Kiyoharu <Publisher> 新人物往来社 – Shin-Jinbtsuoraisha Co.,Ltd. 9. 日本刀　小刀図鑑 – A picture book of kogatana SOLD <Author> 柴田光男 – Shibata Mitsuo <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 10. 日本刀の買い方 – How to buy nihonto <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 11. 槍・薙刀入門 – An introduction to yari and naginata SOLD <Author> 飯田一雄 – Iida Kazuo <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan 12. 珍刀　奇刀　掘出し刀 – Rare swords, curious swords, and lucky find SOLD <Subtitle> 日本刀の収集談義 – Stories on collecting of nihonto <Publisher> 光芸出版 – Kogei-shuppan

31, 44, 45 are sold

If you are planning dinner keep in the show hours, some dealers may not want to be away from their tables for an extended period during show hours. Also the show organizers sometimes provide food (at great expense -thank you) so keep that in mind. I look forward to seeing you mark

i am attending as usual with Grey

Thanks for asking. Here are some others if you have the book you can check them. I had put them aside as I thought they were more valuable than the others if anyone is interested I will figure out a price

had one K17 but it sold

thanks for the suggestion. i will work on showing them individually. I have a few others but am not sure the values so will have to work on those. If anyone needs a specific knot let me know and i will look. They should be the actual knots in the book so at least there is a picture there

thanks for the suggestion, i will try doing that K-15 and K-48 sold, thanks

K33 and K17 sold, thanks

I bought some of the sword knots from the Plimpton collection. Now that the book is out i see it pictures the knots and shows what swords they go with. So if anyone has a need for one of these knots here is a chance. $150 each (plus actual shipping). The knots are in bags and some have information and Mr Plimton's notes. Most have tags with the reference number Thanks mark