Ed

That is great news. Can't wait to get them. Any word on the Gendai Project? Thanks Ed

Hi all, Just another update, the website is now up and running. Being nearly illiterate at this kind of thing it was a bit of a struggle but being a fighter I didn't quit. There are still things to work out, but for the most part it is working. My first priority is to get the sword page up and all previously offered blades relisted. Additionally, I have 23 new swords, most high end Gendaito to list which is very time consuming. Thank you all for your support. Ed Yakiba.com

Got it thanks, Ed

Grey, Speaking of Tosogu Classroom, is there any news on the 3rd volume. Ed

The blade looks a bit sketchy to me as well, but that is based on a few poorly taken photos. I have not seen it in hand, nor will I. Therefore, I can offer no further insight in regards to the blade itself. Chuck, I could not open that link, but would like to check it out. Could you send it to me via email? Thanks to everyone for their comments. Ed

Sorry, for the delayed response, apparently the notification function isn't working. I have received no notification of any activity and just happened to take a look today. At any rate let me begin by saying that when starting this thread it was not my intention to impress anyone nor do I feel the need or desire to prove anything to anyone. I posted a simple photo to see if anyone had seen such a crudely done stamp. It appears to be an anchor and it appears as Chuck mentioned previously to have "hot" stamped or pressed into the steel opposed to being cold stamped. Was it original, was it added later? I do not know, which is why I am asking. Sesko lists a Hirata Hidemitsu smith: HIDEMITSU (秀光), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Hidemitsu” (秀光), real name Hirata Hideo (平田秀夫), born August 1st 1903, he worked as a guntō smith. Is this his work, is it gimei. ??? The sword isn't mine, so whether or not it is shoshin or gimei is of no consequence or concern. My only interest is the stamp. If anyone has or runs across information regarding it, I and perhaps others would be interested to know more. Thank you, Ed

Bruce, It looks like it. It is not mine so I can't tell you much more than what we see. My guess is that it is outfitted with a hodgepodge of fittings someone had. The odd stamp peaked my curiosity. Best, Ed

John, That is my thought, perhaps some late, last ditch effort. It is very crude which is why I wondered if anyone else had ever seen like it or had any concrete information. Thanks, Ed

Blade is signed Hirata Hidemitsu. Not much to see fittings are strewn about and I think there is no saya.

Anyone ever seen a Naval Anchor stamp like this one?

I have an extra one.

The top right stamp is the "Nan" Army arsenal stamp.

Hi everyone, Apologies for not putting up a note sooner, with other projects I haven't been here as much as I would like. Yes, my site, Yakiba.com, is under new construction. As Brian mentioned I have scaled back a little, thought of shutting it down, but I still have a few friends who periodically ask me to help them sell some of their things. So, I guess I will be around a bit longer. Unsure of a new release date as I am not a tech guru and doing it in my spare time. FaceBook is just one of the networking platforms one must accept these days. I moderate on a few of the groups and recently took over the "Japanese Tsuba Collectors" group. At any rate, thanks for asking. Ed

Wow, I just drove through there a few weeks ago from Niagara Falls on my way to VT.

Yep, I checked as well and while they are an option, they are not an inexpensive option. Each book must be labeled and the total weigh of the M-bag cannot exceed 66 lbs. Shipping the box of JSS/US Newsletters to Germany would cost $250 with no tracking or insurance via M-bag. Whereas Priority mail is $150.

Cool, I will look into it tomorrow.

Brian, There is a media mail option within the US, which is downright cheap with what shipping costs these day. I guess they did away with the option you refer to or at least for something so heavy. I went to the counter and asked if there was any way to ship these books overseas any cheaper and was told yes and no. Yes, there was an option but it had a weight restriction of 4 lbs. So no, due to the weight. Even Priority International "Flat Rate" has a weight limit of 20 lbs. and is $100. I wish I could find a cheaper option.

Now offered Worldwide. Recently there was an inquiry on this set of books from Europe and I was asked to provide a shipping quote. Price options were checked for the three major carriers USPS, Fedex, and UPS. USPS was by far the cheapest. Both online and counter options through USPS were explored, looking for the cheapest option. USPS offers a “first class mail” option but unfortunately it has a weight restriction of 4 lbs. The only option is USPS priority mail due to the weight (42 lbs/105 kgs). The quote for Priority mail insured to Germany was $150 ($149.70). I presume these newsletters could be shipped worldwide for approximately the same price. Therefore, I have decided to lift their sale being restricted to CONUS and will now offer them worldwide. I realize the shipping is not cheap however, if you consider what these newsletters cost with a membership to the JSS/US, they are still a bargain even with the added cost of shipping. When these were issued a membership in the JSS/US was $40 ($60 foreign), that included 6 issues of the newsletter. Therefore, at the time each issue cost $6.66. (foreign $10.00 each). These newsletters, including shipping costs, are being sold for approximately $2.14 each. Considering the amount of information contained within these 140 newsletters, $2.14 apiece is still a great bargain.

email sent

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Offering a large group of JSS/US newsletters. This lot covers from 1980-2010. *NOTE, typo at the bottom of list should read 2020. There are a few issues missing, please see the following list for complete details. Japanese Sword Society of the United States Newsletters: Box size = 17” x 10” x 12” Weight 42 lbs. This group of books weighs 42 lbs., therefore I will restrict this lot to CONUS only as shipping outside CONUS would be cost prohibitive. Within CONUS shipping via "media mail" will cost approximately $30. $150 plus S/H *** No pm's please. If interested please contact me at: Yakiba.com@gmail.com Like Comment Share

Great story, dreams do come true. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Ed

Nice. Would love to attend.

Two confirmed cases in Atlanta now. Hope we don't cross paths.

Yep, Chinese fake.