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Hi Malcolm, It could be a 2 piece pressure fit (tapered male & female join) but the slot in one side suggests a 2 piece threaded join. When you apply gentle persuasion, keep in mind that it can be either a right or left hand thread. Grey
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Oiling in humid environment
Grey Doffin replied to Xander Chia's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Hi Xander, Nakago and tsuba in good condition shouldn't need oiling. The black patina is protective; it guards against rust. Grey -
More information about this potential Nagamitsu?
Grey Doffin replied to ZeroFlight's topic in Nihonto
Hi Dan, The sword, which is 100% real, is signed Yamato No Kuni Junin Nagamitsu. The paper (I believe that's what you're referring to as COA) is the license every sword in Japan needs to have. It has nothing to say about authenticity, just that it is a sword and what the signature says. This Nagamitsu is most likely not the Nagamitsu you've been reading about. The wakizashi looks to be early to mid Edo period: 17th or early 18th century. Who ever the smith was, he isn't one of the important ones. Nothing wrong with that, though; looks nice. Grey -
Mystery Wakizashi ( lots of pictures )
Grey Doffin replied to Absolute novice's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Hi Matthew, The handle is something someone in the west put together; everything else is original Japanese. This is an older, Samurai sword, not a WWII sword. If you can take a better picture of the tang with signature (rotate the orientation a quarter turn clockwise and use a raking light so the characters stand out), someone here will be able to tell you what it says. Do not attempt to clean or fix anything (looks like someone already tried to clean around the signature, which is unfortunate); well meaning amateurs often do serious damage. Grey -
Looking for English index for Zusetsu Bungoto / Bungo Taikan
Grey Doffin replied to RobCarter3's topic in Wanted to Buy
Hi Dan, Send me an email: gdoffin at gmail.com and I'll reply with the English table of contents attached. Grey -
Hi Nick, If the mei is right and there are no serious defects, a polish by a competent togishi is warranted, plus a paper also if you like. My 1st Nihonto, back in 1983 or 4 was a wakizashi by Mitsuhira; he did nice work. Here is the listing in Fujishiro. Grey
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ISO a wakizashi or katana
Grey Doffin replied to Kyzen223's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
What I said last week when another new collector asked the same question: I think you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Under $1K for a Nihonto will get you something that is either low to mediocre quality or a blade with serious problems. When the time comes to sell and move up, you'll have trouble recouping the investment. Double the investment and take the time while you're raising it to study. You'll know more, which will allow you to buy something worthy and pleasing to own. Grey -
Thank you, Grey
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Hi guys, Can anyone tell me who has signed this sayagaki and who he is? Thanks, Grey
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Looking for advice on authenticating this sword
Grey Doffin replied to twoscoops's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Hi Thomas, Yes; a legitimate sword and it looks like you have it reassembled correctly (unless the seppa (washers) are on in the wrong order, in which case I'm sure someone who knows these swords better than I do will point out). The red paint are likely numbers to help keep the parts together and they will tell you nothing about the sword's history. Grey -
Looking for a good cleaning/Maintenance kit for my sword.
Grey Doffin replied to oneshot onekill's topic in Wanted to Buy
Hi John, All you need is white, unscented facial tissue for applying oil and micro fiber cloth for removing it. The kits contain uchiko puffs but those have fallen out of favor. Grey -
Hi Sasch, I think you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Under $1K for a Nihonto will get you something that is either low to mediocre quality or a blade with serious problems. When the time comes to sell and move up, you'll have trouble recouping the investment. Double the investment and take the time while you're raising it to study. You'll know more, which will allow you to buy something worthy and pleasing to own. Grey