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Hello. I need your help to translate the following signatures into a tan to that I believe is Gassan and into a wakisashi that I cannot understand. Thank you very much for your time. Regards
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Hi everyone, while browsing for swords, as one does, I stumbled across this piece that has in its description celebratory tanto from Muromachi period called "iwaizashi" I would like to ask studied people from this forum that would be able to explain if there is any truth to the statement ? The description states that presented tanto was made as a gift for celebratory occasions and is engraved with chiyotsuru inscription. I will add the full description with pictures below This tanto is a celebratory dagger made in the Muromachi period and called "iwaizashi," and is a rare piece that is rarely found on the market. It was made as a gift for celebratory occasions and was very auspicious, and this piece is engraved with a chiyotsuru inscription. Chiyotsuru is a school of swordsmiths that flourished from the Nanbokucho period to the Muromachi period (1336-1573), also known as the Echizen Rai school, because it was founded by Chiyotsuru Kuniyasu, a member of the Rai Kuniyasu school, who migrated to the Echizen region. Since the crane (tsuru) has been a symbol of good fortune in Japan since ancient times, it is believed that they asked Chiyotsuru, which means crane that lives a thousand years, to create a celebratory dagger. As in any other collecting field buy the thing not the story, and I really like tha blade itself but if the story proves somewhat true it would be a strong contender for my next purchase. So I share it with all of you good people here, the people more studied than my self. Have a great day everyone.
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Need some help translating the signature in this tanto, it may be an Edo period piece, but the koshirae may be a more recent fitting. Any clue is appreciated, god bless!
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I have this small Shin-Shinto tanto I was planning to have a koshirae assembled for it. Here are some photos of the tanto in shirasaya and the handle (tsuka). I picked up this handle today as a birthday gift. I took these photos with my iPhone. I am looking for a tanto sized tsuba that will keep with or be appropriate for the theme of the handle. The menuki are of a tiger in bamboo. I think it would take me some time to find a good matching tanto tsuba. I am not in a big hurry anyways as I just purchased the tsuka.. Feel free to ask questions and discuss politely.
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Hi all. New to the forum and to collecting Japanese Swords. A few months ago I bought a Wakishabi which is in a reasonable state of polish but could do with some attention. This weekend I added to my collection a Tanto which was terribly rusty and had been badly scratched with what I assume to have been sandpaper but the guy just wanted to be rid of it as he seemed afraid of it for some reason. I thought the Tanto would be an opportunity to try to learn polishing. I wondered if anyone could read the Mei on either of them.
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So, this caught my eye on eBay, I bid and won it for around £200. Obviously, the photos don't reveal too much - as long as it's Japanese I'd be happy with what I paid. The blade was supposed to be late Momoyama / early Edo, but no other details (not sure what will be visible out of polish). Tsuba looks off to me - but 🤷 what do I know. I liked the fuchi kashira and kozuka. Just really intended as a study / conversation piece.
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Looking for blade kanji translation help on a dirk owned by Admiral Nishizo Tsukahara. I can see the kanji for 'gift' as the third character. Asking for help with the first two kanji. Thank you! --Matt
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Selling a Uda Kunitsugu Tanto with a beautiful Hamon. (blade tip slightly damaged). If you want more pictures please send me a message, I can't add a lot due to file size limit. (We take professional pictures in our studio on Tokyo) Signature: Obverse (Omote): Uda Kunitsugu, Reverse (Ura): - Type: Tanto Blade Length: 25.6 cm Period : Muromachi (around 1429) Measurements: Base width (Moto-haba): Approx. 2.2 cm Base thickness (Moto-kasane): Approx. 0.65 cm Tip width (Saki-haba): Approx. 1.8 cm Tip thickness (Saki-kasane): Approx. 0.5 cm Weight: Approx. 172.7 g (excluding Habaki and handle) Habaki Weight: Approx. 11.8 g Saya (Scabbard) Length: Approx. 41.5 cm Mekugi-ana (peg hole): 1 price : $1130 + $50 Shipping (from Japan)
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Hi all, A question about this tanto I picked up a few years ago that is unsigned. What novice study I undertook on the blade it appears to be a Soshu-den creation, but would like input if it's actually Shinto blade made in an older style. Thanks in advance.
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I received a tanto with this white paper, but I need help with the translation, please. Kindest regards
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Hello Everyone I would just like to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this forum. I appreciate the professionalism that has been continuously displayed. As a newbie, I truly respect that. Today, I am offering a mumei Aikuchi in high polish with a nice, dragon horimono, signed mounts (unresearched) and possible baleen wrapped handle. Based on the shape of the tang, it is more than likely Kaga School and has spectacular Edo dress and tracing papers. The length of the blade is 27.5cm. This is a truly spectacular piece with historical documentation. Available for sale here first. A great research project! Priced at $5,500.00 USD (willing to some negotiation). Please feel free to let me know if something is missing. I am a first timer. Thanks everyone! Bob
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Hi folks, Got here a tanto for your expert comments. Blade is approximately 8.5.inches and 11.3/4 inches overall. Please let me know if this is authentic and antique. A possible lead as to its origin and school would be great, too.Thank you so very much. Vince
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Looking for a beautiful tanto, ideally with a nice mei or horimono. Shinsakuto tanto have also caught my eye but I would also be fine with a papered one. Budget is around $1500 usd
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I apologize in advance for submitting yet another newbie question related to shipping. In my very limited experience with EMS shipments of Nihonto, there is only a little time separating "presented to US Customs" and "accepted by US Customs." There may be a problem with my most recent shipment. According to EMS tracking, the packaged status has been "presented to US Customs" since May 27. There is no EMS update showing accepted or rejected by US Customs. So I emailed the shipper, and he said he would ask EMS to resolve. Since then, one week has passed, no update from EMS and the shipper has not responded to my follow-up email. EMS still shows status as "presented to US Customs on May 27." Is this normal, and if not, is there a course of action any of you more experienced folks recommend? Thanks for any insight. Mike -
Hello all, I’m a new member and this shall be my inaugural post. After some saving and as a university graduation present to myself, I have acquired a tantō signed “保則 (Yasunori)” and attributed to gendai smith Motomura Yasuhiro by Mr. Tsuruta of Aoi Art. The blade is in decent condition and original polish, I had a shirasaya and tsunagi made for it while I awaited the export permit. Currently, I have the koshirae in a sword bag in a wooden drawer of my china cabinet and the tantō in shirasaya in a sword bag, cutting edge facing up, in a watertight box with foam internal structuring. Are these acceptable storage practices? Additionally how frequently should I oil the blade to keep it preserved? I have been removing the old oil with alcohol and applying new oil once to twice a week (once weekly and when I unsheathe it) for the three weeks that I’ve had it, since I live in a very humid environment. Is this acceptable? I have attached images both for storage reference and to show the tantō. Thank you in advance ,James O.
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Hi guys, I have an opportunity to buy a naoe shizu tanto, mumei, with NBTHK TH papers from March 2018. I consider myself pretty much a beginner in this field, and would greatly appreciate any opinions on this blade. One question that I have: there is some damage on the ha near the hamachi, which to me looks like "scuff marks" from sheathing/drawing the blade. I imagine that this would not be a very big deal. Is that indeed the case or is it a real problem? Another is is this: the vast majority of Naoe Shizu tanto are unsigned. Is there any approach through which I could pinpoint better a particular smith, period or other detail? Finally, the nakago seems to have a "bare" area where there is significantly less rust. This is also visible on the photograph that comes with the paper. What could such a focal change be caused by? Could it be related to mounting during a longer period? A sticker/marker that was later removed? The current owner tells me he also has no idea. Thanks, Mark
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Hello gentleman and ladies. Wonder if I could get some help with the date on this tanto? Would appreciate any assistance. Thank you. --Matt
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Hello. I recently showcased what I thought was a Ken, due to one appraisal, however this may be incorrect as was pointed out by several members of this forum, and as such I am going to say that it is an odd kaiken, and assume that it is most likely Edo Period, due to the design of the habaki which is copper, wrapped in silver. This piece is very small, with the entire length being 8.2cm, though does look quite nice for its size, at least in my opinion. It is in shirasaya, and has a suguha hamon. It is mumei. It also appears to have had some material removed in the past, most likely to mitigate rust pitting. The blade is tired, though has no active rust, from what I can tell. It is not papered. It is quite an interesting piece, though I do not expect to get much for it. I do not have a set price for it, so please feel free to send me offers of what you think it would be worth. I would prefer a trade over a sale, however. I hope to get at least $200 for it. Images: https://imgur.io/a/PeNGViN Will ship to anywhere. Payment can be done through PayPal. Currency is USD. -
Hello. This is my first post here, so I thought I would start by showing off my most recent acquisition. This is a small ken. It is double edged with a suguha hamon, and is unfortunately mumei. The blade is quite tired, as you will see in the following images, though does still retain quite a nice polish. The habaki is copper, wrapped in silver, and may not be original. The entire piece is in shirasaya, which does appear to be rather old as well. Judging by the appearance of the blade and nakago, as well as some consultation with an expert, this small ken may be from the Nanboku-chō to early Muromachi Period, though I am not certain. What are your thoughts? I may end up putting it up for trade eventually. Imgur link, due to the files being too large: https://imgur.io/a/PeNGViN
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Trolling Buyee for another tsuba w/ blossom on stream or air. Hard to find any more. Ran across this little guy, sucker for moons and branches, the bird was a plus. For S&G i threw a low sniper bid and forgot about it. Woke to notice id won. Not super stoked over it but I've never had a rectangle tsuba so what the hey. Ive won worse before lol
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I am looking at possibly purchasing this nice looking tanto that is signed Fujiwara Nobutaka and in shirasaya from a seller that is somewhat local to me, and the estimate is that it's a later generation of this smith, and likely 2-300 years of age (A friend that collects and knows this smith thinks that it's 7th gen). The blade length is approximately 11" which I know is on the longer side for these tanto blades. I was hoping to get a few opinions on the mei, which so far I am told looks to be legitimate, but likely a more recent, possibly lesser known generation of this smith. What do you guys think of the mei, and if I should pick it up, would it be worth a shinsa? The pictures are from the seller, not mine.
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Forumites, I have just gotten a decent size curio cabinet and set it up in my office. Here are a few pictures as it is now. I am waiting for some tsuba and sword stands that I purchased from members of the NMB in order to fill the cabinet up with more of my 'stuff'. Warm Regards, Jesse Office 6.jfif
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Hello all, I picked up this bare Tanto blade and looking for a little information about it, especially timeframe when it may have been made (is it 1860s-1940s?) or is it a WW2 blade? It has a lamination which can be seen in the images and the hada patterning looks strong. The thickness is roughly 4mm and increases to about 5mm around the front section. Also, why would the hole be at the bottom of the tang? Any help is appreciated! thanks, ND
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