Stephen

will clear this up ...i think its Toshiharu... for sure...the first is Mura i think...Nobody did this mei for me a while back...sorry that i forgot the first kanji...heres a link for toshiharu, http://home.earthlink.net/~ttstein/toshharu.jpg in the first photo the kanji before Kane could be yuki..once more maybe Nobody can tell what the kanji before Kanetoshi are.

but i think this is Ebays way of saying thanks for reporting him to Ebay. Guess thier always covering thier butt. Dear Stephen, Thank you for writing back to Bill in regard to the user 'kitsunomonoka.' This is Garfield again and I appreciate the chance to assist you on behalf of Mr. Cobb. At this time, our records indicate the member you reported is no longer a registered eBay user. For the protection of all eBay users, we can't provide specific information regarding the results of our investigations. We hope this also assures you that your personal account history will always remain private. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reply to this email and let us know. Sincerely, Garfield on behalf of Bill Cobb President eBay North America ___________________________________________

to throw in a line about sword shops...thread getting way off track,,,,body hair give me a break!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-sword-The-C ... dZViewItem

Ill have to play devil advocate here ...as I usually do...I have removed a few leather covers with various results, if your cover is tatty and falling apart as some do id remove it, it will for the most part be ok, some collectors of military want it untouched some sword collectors always remove it as it makes for a better display. Do what your gut tells you, if you think it'd be better with if off do it. The humidity of Nippon must make them corrode as I have seen few like that in the USA.

none of his auctions on the bay now. And no longer a registered user.....JOB WELL DONE BY ALL!!! :D http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d ... dback:2:us

That is a very good point and brings me to ask...when was it brought into play that a sword with a small crack could and will not cut the mustard when it comes to papering, because it would be no good in battle? I can understand that but to say who made the sword and how well it was done how can one judge, one would think that a crack came from to much use right? or was it there all along...??? I cant see that in my mind.....but then i still licking the open sore in my wallet, yes i know crying over spilt milk...ill buckle up in a day or so.

Dear Stephen, Thank you for writing Bill in regard to the user '.' My name is Garfield and Bill asked me to address your concern on his behalf. At this time, our records indicate that the listings in question have already been taken down due to site policy violations. For the protection of all eBay users, we can't provide specific information regarding the results of our investigations. We hope this also assures you that your personal account history will always remain private. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reply to this email and let us know. Sincerely, Garfield on behalf of Bill Cobb President eBay North America dont know what to say ...the brit sitcom ...line comes to mind....Ya having a laugh? yes i showed them that the auctions are still up and running.

recived many letters i got from the girls,,,like max said...talking to ebay is like talking to the wind...they even after i showed them alot of facts, went back to the first email response they gave me, a stock auto reply ...your a third party you have to have owner of the item contact us.....the folks next door called to see if i was OK.

my bigest regret at the moment is this...it just came back from polish and i sure could have used that money in my forced retirement. Old blade most likly 1400s, see pix why im so down.

start with tea then work to coffee, very little at a time and you might want to let it dry between coats.

one catch to that is he's using some pix out of the Kashima sisters Gallery...items not being sold. I see the Daisho is back up...hummm

this trend keeps up http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0103660421

he cancled Tokugawas bid saying he did not want this bidder to win...what a peace of work this guy is. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0103028732

how about some closer pix to show the subject up close,

i fig it was you who was the other one that warned him, ill try to get each one but its always good to have two who do.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... otohosting

way to keep up the pressure!!! This just in from the second winner/looser Question from richvrider Activity with richvrider (last 90 days): - I have bid on 0 items from richvrider richvrider( 17) Positive feedback: 100% Member since: Sep-11-00 Location: FL, United States Registered on: http://www.ebay.com Thank You, You are the second person to warn me. You have saved me from a great deal of aggravation. Thank You again, Rich One save how many to go?

at least have the address if they want to have a sit down with the guy. Ill face him off if anyone wants to fly me overthere :lol:

its a Chinese copy of a Japanese sword.

Quang thinks its Nara also. Forum Family Posts: 112 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Re: Re: endo ichimonji - 10-07-2005, 05:29 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by John Hart Excuse my ignorance, Greg - is "Endo Ichimonji" a translation of the tang marking? John John, The correct translation of the mei should be "Nara Ichimonji". Some of his blade are gendaito and other is non-traditional as oil temper. I have one tanto and perhap forged by this smith which the mei translated as :Kiku Ichimonju". Quang http://japaneseswords.gotdns.com

wonder what a phone call would cost me? anyone make overseas calls to give me ruff idea? Welcome to the board be sure to sign you name per sign up rules.

it may be Nara Ichimonji http://home.earthlink.net/~ttstein/ichimon3.jpg

out of Japan usually has some good starter blades, this one has tighter grain pattern than most he sells, the price most likely will go up but he is one to put on seller watch. http://cgi.ebay.com/K-Japanese-KATANA-S ... dZViewItem Be sure to check out links above for Yakiba, Nihontocraft, and Louie at Japanese Sword collector has a good entry wak for a fair price.

of someone to help Tokugawa out, im sure it was no one from the NBM.