Dr Fox

Buyers fee over 30% ????

It is a real one, he paid 160 euro for it,lol.

Julian Your "I don't understand", is exactly why you are doing what you do. Where you to be making WW2 mass produced blades shiny, ok. I can only hope you take your own advice "Nihonto blades are not my thing". And confine your 'skills' to the military supply of metal.

Julian Note, that Admin hopes you won't take offence, to being told that your applying stones to a Nihonto blade, is not acceptable. I can assure you, that in the past there were those, who would not have offered such an olive branch. They would in fact, have accused you of giving offence, by admitting such an act to us, who regard ourselves as custodians of Nihonto blades.

I also have this image, its on a woven cloth background. Probably for framing, not a postcard.

At $1000 yes it would be a deal, but as stated that is the auction start price! Already stated, several craftsmen have worked on this, using only higher quality materials. Unless it was all done for free, I imagine that grand is already spent. Seller should have high hopes for this item. Time will tell.

Nick, would I be wrong to suppose you can't top this one easily?. Stunning. Gives eye candy a real meaning. Thanks for the treat.

As a Nihontophile, I can make room for your sentiments.

David I don't find you entirely wrong. But the tsuba and furniture in your opinion being genuine, does not give the blade any pedigree. It could well be a genuine "WW2 used sword", but knocked up on any of the occupation areas in that period. You must agree it does not pay any respect, to the pattern idea of 'gunto'

If the blades are nihonto and are worn, of seemingly no value or have suffered abuse in the way you intend. They are not 'scrap', they are still part of their history and demand respect. This site is, "Dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords and fittings". There is no distinction here between blade state, or value. Respect.

Thats not fair lol. Chinese new money being ripped off by Chinese forgers. Is there no justice in the world!!

If you consider there is a lesson to be learned here, then in reality its a cheap lesson. $300 out, a blade in (which is not a bad example) for study purposes. A flaw in the nakago can be forgiven at that money. Sit back enjoy the examination of the blade. Me I think you have luckily come out, bruised, but not scarred.

Is it me? The photo angle? Or is that an extremely long wakizashi?

Nice wrap Stephen. For me 'diamonds are forever'!

Magic Dave, on Sunday you told me of your achievements in this endeavour, I got your point but not the extent that you have shown here. This is an exciting accomplishment, and it is my hope that you become 'the man' in this field here in the UK. Your personal investment spending in this project is significant, we must all do our best to support you, and ensure a financial success.

Cheers Dave. The conversation we had into your armour restoration, and the examples I was shown, were an insight into a fascinating world. Thanks for giving me your time. Ian B was also a great help on an item I took to show him, I will post photos of same on here later, thanks again Ian. Peter McCafferty and I have been chatting on the www, for it must be 4 years, and met for the first time, nice one Peter! It was a great day, well worth the effort.

Hi Dave I think I met you last year, just before I had a word with Tony Norman. I will stop by. Cheers. Ian we shared room at the tea table, and I am glad you will be there. I have a puzzle item I need you to look at. So guys see you Sunday.

Hi Guys Im going, anyone else? Hoping for a meet up to put faces to friends on here. Cheers.

From 'this thing' to' wow' can't be bad!!

Grant Hamfish has nut shelled what you perceived as a lack of response earlier. This boards main objective is the study of nihonto, hence its title. Military enthusiasts are also catered for, but does give rise to a divided forum. Don't think I as a nihonto custodian won't give you my time, its just that I have not entered this area of study, so have no valid opinions to give. I am not alone here, but I do admire your attempts to research and question. Don't be discouraged, as even by following these posts, I add to the little I already know.

Grant What you need to do now is, walk it around the show and let people see it. The opinions you will get then will be from in hand exams. You will also get answers to your questions in real time.

Grant Be fair to yourself here! You posted at 6.16am and at 2.28 you expect a wealth of discussion!! Not only is it a working day, but the board is world wide with different time zones. Patience is a virtue.

Antti, I am sorry to have to be the one to tell you: you are not allowed to post items like this. It promotes envy, discontent,avarice and jealousy. But as it gets such a positive response, nice one. So glad you decided to post. Thanks.

Check out the signature, does it look chiseled in after the piece was made. No,