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  1. Grey Doffin
    Kokuho Token Zufu (here it is on my site): http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b877-kokuho-token-zufu-dr-homma was published before the war and therefore should be an excellent source for large, high quality photos of many if not all of the missing Kokuho. Grey
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    I told Barry what I had heard and when I have confirmation I will post it here; should be soon. Grey
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    Hi Luca, Chic Sukashi: Akasaka Tsuba. To my knowledge there has never been a translation. Grey
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    Hi Leon, Unfortunately I have to agree with Peter. The horimono is very poorly done (no offense Chris; you are welcome to your opinion) and the patina on the nakago looks to be wiped on, not developed over time. This could be something that was made post WWII to sell to a westerner. The kesho yasurime on the nakago also point to late production. Grey
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    Hi Logan, I agree with Ray; send it to Bob Benson for an appraisal. Pictures posted here might work a bit but only in hand appraisal means anything. I'm in Duluth, if that helps, but Bob knows more than I do. Grey
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    Hi, name please, Army Shingunto with a handle that has come unwrapped, signed Kanenori. I'll leave it to others with more knowledge of war swords to supply the model number and discuss the tassel. Grey
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    Hi Guys, John Eliyas, who edits the Newsletter for JSS/US, is in need of articles for our next issue. If you have something you'd care to share we'd be most appreciative. Doesn't matter if it isn't the most scholarly writing; if it interests you it will interest others. He can be reached: eliyasj at comcast.net Thanks, Grey
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    Hi Phil, The Seki arsenal stamp and Noshu no Ju Tsukako Kanemasa Kin Saku (respectfully made). Grey
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    Hi guys, I just lowered the prices on 17 sets of menuki. You'll find them at the top of my Tsuba & Kodogu page; have a peek please. http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/Tsuba-&-Kodogu Thanks, Grey
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    Here is a tsuba I sold a few years ago. http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/tsuba-%26-kodogu/t107-naughty-iron-tsuba Grey
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    Masamune made many meito, few of which are signed. Grey
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    Exaggerated, unnatural curvature is one of the tells for retemper. I have seen more than a few blades that probably started life in late Koto or early shinto, that were caught in a fire, and before the retempering they were ground/polished to have a small kissaki; the subsequent strong sori along with the ko-kissaki are meant to fool the unsuspecting into thinking the sword is much earlier. My best guess is this is one of those swords. Grey
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    Hi George, If the sword is worthy of a polish it deserves a properly trained polisher. The one you have chosen doesn't qualify; sorry. You could send it to Bob Benson in Hawaii to see if he recommends a polish. Grey
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    You can replace the peg with a whittled chopstick, preferably one of close grained bamboo and not softwood. Grey
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    The shorter blade, the wakizashi, is almost certainly older than WWII or even the 20th century. A picture of the nakago (tang) will help with identification. Grey
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    Hi Michael, You need to replace the peg and don't wait to do it. The peg locks the blade in the handle and without it the blade can come loose and break its tip, either in the bottom of the scabbard or on the floor. Grey
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    Hi guys, I spoke with Markus at the show in San Francisco. We will try hard to get the next volume out by the end of the year. Grey
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    Hi RayM, Bob Benson in Honolulu is a properly trained polisher; he can advise and take care of restoration for you. He will be at the show in San Francisco this weekend or you'll find him linked at the top of this page (look for Bushido). Grey
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    Mark Jones & I will have a couple tables; I'll have all the swords and kodogu from my website and I am ready to deal. Grey
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    IMHO, I expect no less from the paper for the koshirae:-) Grey
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    Thank you Ray, How about the paper for the koshirae. Anything of note said here? Grey
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    Hi guys, I know the mei is Fujiwara Yoshinaga Saku but the 2 columns of Kanji on the omote have me stumped. I think the 2 characters at the bottom of each column read Myoo, but I'm probably wrong. Can one of you give me Romaji and meaning, if not obvious, for the 2? This will be for sale, if that matters. Thank you, Grey
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    Hi JP, You can order the book from my website: http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/c265-Japanese-swords-soshu-den-masterpieces-pechalov Shipping will be from Europe and will cost only $25 if shipped to Europe. Thanks, Grey
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    Hi Jeremy, The mei is maybe Yoshida and I'm sure Hidemitsu. As for the tsuka, easier and more satisfying in the long run if you sell this for what you can get and buy a Gunto that doesn't need all the work and parts. Probably less expensive also. Grey
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    Hi, name please, Resist all urges to remove the rust from this sword; it can be restored but only by a properly trained polisher. Unless you plan to collect Japanese swords, you should think about selling it to someone who will see that it gets the care it deserves (which will be expensive). If you have questions and would like to talk, I'm in the central time zone and wouldn't mind a call. Best, Grey 218-726-0395
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