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Dust with talc then light wipe bout only thing left. Maybe pic from top down not visa versa
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The end of nakago begs us to think bizen...so i might be wrong. Yes i think it may be that old. Have any light grade paper? Place it on the kanji and take a lead pencil then do a bit of rubbing. Or dust with talc and light wipe to see what we cant see
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Great looking sword s n fitting good find. Perhaps Kanehiro. KANEHIRO (金広), Kanbun (寛文, 1661-1673), Hizen – “Hizen no Kuni-jū Kanehiro” (肥前国住金広) KANEHIRO (金弘), Ōei (応永, 1394-1428), Mino – “Kanehiro” (金弘), student of Kaneyuki (金行)
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Two Jingo tsuba for sale Hawk & dragon designs
Stephen replied to Michael 101's topic in For Sale or Trade
Love the dragon. Heck of a price too! -
Im sure someone will help soon. First may be. Mori??? Im useless when it comes to tosogu.
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Readable
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Agreed needs to be seen by right eyes.
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November 10, Manji 3rd year Mitsu body cut off Kanjuro Yamano Naruhisa (Kao) per Google search
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Bibliography of Japanese Modern Edged Weapons, 1868-1945
Stephen replied to Kiipu's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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The Beatles song number nine number 9 number 9 number 9 kept going through my head it's really a 10 to me. The hard lacquered saya any chips in it? I would not be suprised if its coverage of same*. You should be able to tell where the lacquer ends on saya under fuchi. You sure know how to find them brother. Well done.
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Ed Lets talk about this in one forum. No need for repetitive post.
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Welcome, two wheels down avoid pot holes called ebay. Have fun enjoy the adventure.
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Just in case one was getting hes hopes up.
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I've sold two swords to a high end collector in China. Not sure if i still have his contract info. Id have to ask him first anyway.
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Just dust it with a soft brush if non-metallic
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Maybe edit to Tsuba.. common error. Welcome to the board.
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Good working samurai fittings . less is MORE!
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https://www.raindragonfineartandantiques.com/
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Rain dragon had notice on FB
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I took it as a warning. I jest.
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Then repurposed https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/b521268998?
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"In Memoriam" section?
Stephen replied to Mark S.'s topic in Forum Technical Details and Maintenance
Whats the biggie just make it a sticky at top Izakaya. No need to blow this up Respect for the dead. -
More sour grapes. Maybe keep track of seller who dont think the bids are high enough and pullthe auction in last few min. The tsuba not the point It's a fair representation of sanmai work not the best but collectible to me because of the Dragon. 3 AM closer so yes im pissed for being sure i won. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v760389631?
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Was hoping that was chalk not over cleand. Workmanship of blade more important than mei.