Frank101
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I have a katana and a tanto that I am wanting to get fresh polishes and submit to shinsa. Some of the polishers are quoting a year or two to polish a blade. Are there other others to complete these tasks. Also, the tanto is in early IJN officers mounts and I am unable to remove the screw peg (cherry blossom). I tried liquid wrench, but still will not unscrew. It has a good temper line as seen through the surface scratches and a very nice solid silver habachi with mon. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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I am looking to obtain a copy of the catalogue for the 2024 Token Dai Ichi exhibition. Suggestions
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I have recently obtained a katana with full fittings by Goto Mitsuyasu (the tsuba and kozuka are signed). I wish to know more about Goto Mitsuyasu. Was he mainline or a side branch and any other information about when and where he worked? Thank you, Frank
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Assistance with Translation of Signature and Date
Frank101 replied to Frank101's topic in Translation Assistance
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This is the tang on an ubu katana with a very nice gold habaki. The fittings are all en suite and signed by Goto Mitsuyasu (1628-1656). I read the date as Tenmon 3 (1535). I am having difficulty reading the makers signature. Any assistance is appreciated. Katana Mei Goto Fitting.pdf
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I would appreciate some assistance in translating the mei on the attached tsuba. Also, the nanako are very fine and the work in general is outstanding. It reminds me of Goto school work, but I am no authority in this area. Any ideas? Thank you.
