Brian

Nagamaki

Wartime Showato.

Nakago is horribly done, and it's gimei. But it's genuine antique if that's what you want to know. Tamahagane means nothing in this case, since just about all antiques would be considered as such, even when mixed with other steels. Registration card is a license, so adds nothing. If you like the blade, then enjoy it. But don't add anything to your value of it from the torokusho or mei.

Poorly done. Hard pass

Luca (Zanilu) has shared with us in the member downloads section, a very detailed and well researched article on this maker. Took a while to upload as I was still in hospital, but finally got it done. Thanks Luca, we all appreciate it greatly. Brian

Pity I can’t go next year. One of my favorite events. Mindblowing.

Yip. Thanks for the multiple heads up. He’s booted. Well done. Stay vigilant.

I think he is showing his first purchase which was the Chinese fake. This times he’s researching to make sure he gets a real one. Yip, as Stephen said, genuine wartime Gunto.

Darin, that is gorgeous!

Fantastic job! That is a real beauty and I love the logo. Both pertinent and relevant. Love that hamon!

Indeed. Really appreciate your help there too. I hear you didn’t get any response either to the inquiry? it’s one thing to send the item eventually, but zero comms even after it has arrived? Something to bear in mind.

At the very least, this thread will become a huge reference post for future people researching this mei.

@Chishiki you guys are doing such amazing work. Can’t praise you and your team enough.

The for sale section of a popular Japanese sword forum would be a good place to start. 😉

Just a typo Piers. He meant didn’t. Fixed Got my sword from Stephen way back like that. Fist of bubble wrap taped to the outside. Perfect shipping.

Thanks Ray. The pain is constant and incredible. Getting old sucks! Without more blade pics, could this be a Gendaito guy?

Could I ask someone to assist please. Lying in bed sick, awaiting possible semi minor surgery next week. Can’t sit or stand (severe abscess) so can’t even check the pc kanji. Friend just sent this to me. Thanks. Kane …Saku?

To hopefully answer my own question, I guess this is him

Hi all Could I ask for a bit of help with this one? I assume the corrosion at the top hides a Seki or Sho stamp I think I can make out Seki Ju X da Kane Kado maybe? Yoshida Kanekado? Thanks. Brian

Anyone have any leads where I can try? Who was the UK guy with all the parts? And leads appreciated. Thanks.

There are guys who took huge exception with the book farce that never was released, and they have sworn to do this everywhere his name is online. Sad though. I can understand a lot of us lost some money, but most of us wrote it off as support for a great artist. But some have been very vocal and these are the ones downvoting. I can't stop that, but I won't allow any discussion or elaboration of that incident here. It is what it is.

The buyer has still not heard a word about his purchase in August. No update, no apologies for the delay. Seller has new activity on his Twitter account, and new items listed. But no update to someone who spent a considerable amount of money and has no news at all? Not even a conformation of paperwork delays or explanation. Sorry, I do not consider this appropriate for any seller in any country. The least you can do is answer repeated and polite emails, some even sent in Japanese. Anyone in Japan willing to call and enquire on his behalf? Sorry, but this is no way to do business.

You can't be serious. You have any idea what Mishina sensei charges for a polish? Then add the papers. Did you miss the mukansa level koshirae? Hiroshi Miyajima is literally mukansa for habaki since 1998 and his work is usually on National Treasures. I'm not going to guess a price, but I bet you wouldn't come much under the reserve if you had this all done.

You guys seem to forget that in many/most cases the seller sets his reserve and the auctioneers have to stick to that. In my experience, if it doesn't sell, then it's up to the seller if they want to start dropping their reserve.

Guys, be respectful. If you think the start price is high, it's an auction and that will decide if it sells or not. I like the fact that auctioneers will post a heads up here. Thanks for that Tim, and good luck. Lovely sword.