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Kajiyama Yasutoshi's Koshirae with long nagasa with leather combat cover

yes thank you John but what does "koshiyama Motomu kore" mean?

The thread had been undone/cut before it came into my hands.

How'd you get them off? Were they loose enough to slip over the haikan?

Kai Gunto leather covers; the top example is rather unique, being made during the war from saltwater crocodile leather on Balikpapan. The bottom example is somewhat different in that it was originally sewn closed, rather than having the usual press buttons or being tied together.

@Scogg Sam, the name tag is a nice bonus. It's a pity the tag is damaged. Otherwise is was a great start for a research project. Thanks for sharing.

Bruce, That is an unusual cover. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

My kaigunto with an old, mabye Kamakura era, blade. This is how it came to me, with the string too short, and all open. Hmm, can't get the photo larger, but if you click on it, it gets bigger.

Bruce, that is something I also want to know.

Can't say I've ever noticed a leather cover with a flat bottom like your #1. Completely logical, when it's covering a wooden saya that is flat on the end. Just never seen it done before, that I've noticed. On another note, I can't picture what that flap is for on this last photo?

Thanks a lot guys. I just checked the thread and found a sword with an identical Mon. It was attributed to the Inaba , just like Bruce said.

On a wakizashi I used to own. Had a sticker on the leather saya with a name

Hi Volker, I'm not sure if this is the same blade (it's very similar) but the inscription is the same: https://www.aoijapan.com/katanakatana-in-shirasaya-with-koshiraenbthk-hozon-tokennbthk-hozon-token/

Good point, Luca. What is dust, and what is original material? I’ll have a closer look at it. (Liking the strong handwoven feeling of your Shingen tsuba! An early example?) Edited Yes, after brushing out the dust, it looks like some kind of pitch has been used in the weave. 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm x 1.7 cm

Aaaagh!!! Yes why not. If I'm wrong A$50 goes to Brian. Now that is an interesting challenge, desu ne?? What if I'm right????? I did, however, get a solid clue from some of the photos, but we shall see. Best, BaZza (chewing nails)

Piers The copper wire woven basket seems to have the holes between the wires filled with some sort of stuff. Does my eyes do not meselead me? If this is the case it reminds me of Shingen tsuba like this one: Regards Luca

this sword has never been offered on ebay before so I'm sorry to disappoint you Rawa

Now Sold

I do have a picture of the sword, somewhere, but I will have to find it and copy it. I need to anyway, as the mei was definitely one for Bruce to have in his files. I will try and find it out Ed.

Never seen a lined combat cover. That's very interesting. Do you have a photo of the cover?

I did have a very nice Yoshimichi march 1943 dated katana, the aluminium saya had a fine green leather combat cover, but unusually, the combat cover was also lined with fine white leather. I have never encountered this before. I had quite a few with combat covers, of all types and qualities, but this is the only one with such a lining that I have encountered.

Dear Gentleman sure someone can read and translate the "soemei" on this Kanesada sword many thanks in advance!

Hi Paris, Numbering is a good idea. Just added the numbers.

Love that small teppo shaped one.