Kantaro
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Hi Frank, Like Trystan and Jean said; on the tang of you sword seems to be written 城州 住 國重 which means Joshu Ju Kunishige. He is the maker (smith) of your sword. (Maybe somebody knows some more about him here.) That is what I understand from the above. Kind regards
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Is it real or is it fake?
Kantaro replied to Trav4ever's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Looks real to me but I am not an expert. -
Flags with letters at habaki. Batshiet crazy bid.
Kantaro replied to Marcin's topic in Fake Japanese Swords
Description Sword features what appears to be a... -
same here but without gold inlay
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Welcome back Joe.\
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If you have to choose I would recommend the Dawson.
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Good pictures too!
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Seems a wallhanger to me but I am no expert.
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Have a similar fake like that, possible not from China but from India or Pakistan like Jean mentioned before.. have a look;
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1798 Ozaki Gengomon Suketaka
Kantaro replied to Frye1001's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
How did you find it? -
Indeed for a wooden sword.
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type 19 kyu gunto dress swords, i love them.
Kantaro replied to lonely panet's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Was following this auction on Jauce; Japanese military sword, saber, Japanese sword, weaponry, Great Japan | Jauce Shopping Service | Yahoo Japan Auctions. eBay Japan The interest in this Item was higher then I suspected...wonder why?
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Naaah but I do like the flag.
