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@ Chris I did notice the Boshi, and the problem with it, you act like I just started yesterday, and have no idea what Im looking at. I saw that the Boshi might contain an HAGIRE ( fatal flaw ), but can a person learn from a blade with flaws like this, if the blade is cheap enough. It's a true Nihonto from the Edo period, and I hate to see it just go into the trash like some people would do. It was only 300.00 Brian

No, dont get me wrong, I hear what you are saying, i read some where that a blade polished too much could have some of these effects, and I know that the flaw on the Boshi could be a fatal flaw ( HAGIRE ). But, this to me could be a learning blade, as it was so cheap that i could not pass it up. Brian

Okay, here is what I think has happened to this blade, it has recieved its last and final polish, I think it has been over polished, or been polished so much that it is getting down to where it cannot take another polish. The Boshi on it has had the Hamon polished away, and since the hamon on it is Suguha, and just straight. That's what i think has happened to this blade, and I understand what you mean. I would say nice, I would not say crappy, disgusting, horrible to look at, the worse blade i have even seen, none of those apply to this blade. And i would say any Nihonto, in good polish, and with the habaki, and in full shirasaya would be something not to just throw away, as you are implying. I guess someone saw something in it, to have the Shirasaya made for it, as I know they are not cheap to have made. Brian

C'mon Chris it is not that bad, you are implying that there is not one there, and it is plain as day to see. Yes, I said already there is a flaw with the Boshi, I never said there wasn't. The Hada is not bad at all, I can see it plain as day, and not open like some I have seen on other swords people in here seem to praise. The Nakago is really nice, as well as the habaki. Brian

More pics. Brian

Okay, here is another one for viewing, the only problem i see wrong with it that it might have an fatal flaw on the Boshi, other then that it has an new polish, great Hamon, and clearly shows plenty of Hada, and the Shirasaya is new also. From what i can see, the flaw in the Boshi might have came through on the last polish on the blade, and the Nakago is not signed. I think its an great Wakizashi from the Edo period, and great condition. Great two piece Habaki. I believe the Hamon type is called Suguha, straight edge type Hamon. Brian

Email him directly, as you should have it when you paid him through PayPal. Brian

Wait, and see whats going on, he might be having some problems that he cannot control. How long have you been waiting ? Brian

I have bought 3 swords from him, never a problem. Great seller on every purchase from him, may be he is having an issue or something. Look at his feedback, 100% positive. Brian

I do have another couple of Wakizashi's coming at me from Japan, I guess those are taking extra time to clear being de-registered and such. Of course one of them does have NBTHK papers. As soon as they show up, I will be posting pics of them, one had a valid signature, and the other do not. Thanks Brian

Yes, here is the link for it. http://www.etsy.com/listing/103726837/n ... h_type=all Brian

I used such a fine grit paper, I knew about that, as I have worked with wood before. Thats why I took the torch to wood also, to stake care of any fine particles of wood sticking up, and plus it did away with any left over cozmoline also, and the wood was so smooth, and the blade comes out clean each and every time now. I did this to protect my Kanezane blade, as i was getting tired of each and everytime I pulled the blade out, and the though of it being covered with that gunk was really bothering me also. I used an 2000 grit sandpaper. Brian

If you can get it cheaper, then by all means do it, and the Boshi on it is really nice, so I think so. I have a couple of blades that are going out for a polish when my turn is up, just waiting for the call, in about 6-9 months. I would not put it back into the older saya, there could be dirt, old oil, or who knows it, that could deteriorate the blade even more, that's why majority of people have an shirasaya made for them when they have them polished. My recent Kanezane sword i bought had cozmiline all over the blade, and every time I cleaned it, and put it back into the saya, it would recoat the blade with that crap, so I took the saya end cap off, pulled out the wood inserts, cleaned them down, sanded a little bit, took a torch to them, and now they are super clean, no cozmoline, or oil on the inside at all. Not sure if others would have done that, but I did not like having the idea of that gunk inside the saya. But the blade comes out really clean , with just the new oil I have on the blade now. Brian

I don't see why it could not be mounted into an Shirasaya, as it still has the Mekugi-Ana on it where it could be secured inside the Tsuka part. I'm not sure about that price, since he knows some idiot sawed a portion of it. Brian

First of all, I have used plenty of CQB weapons on my multiple tours in Iraq, and also in training here in the states, I know the definition of an CQB weapon. If the guy sent me the sword without de-registering it first in Japan, that is on him, not me, as I have done nothing wrong, nor have I done anything illegal. Brian

CQB means Close Quarter Battle weapon, as these short swords were made for close quarter battle, if I'm not mistaken. Brian

My Wakizashi's vary by period, and style and shape of blade, but I mostly do own Wakizashi's. My favorite if a very big , thick , and very robust blade, that I have been told might have been a cut down Naginata. Of course I do have 3 swords that are papered, and all but two of my 11 swords are also in full polish. Brian Pic of the sword i mentioned above.

I prefer the Wakizashi's because I prefer CQB weapons, and these type of blades are the perfect CQB type weapons. I may flamed for saying this, but is what I enjoy the most. Brian

Yes, i have been looking for one, and sorry just now responding, my internet went down for a little bit, still having some problems with it, keeps going in and out without an reasons. But my problem is I'm having problems paying for anything right now as my choice of online payments options is very limited for right now, so i might have to wait until I get it fixed, or be paying by snail mail with cashiers check or some other choice. I do have someone offering it to me, but i dont want to post pics of it, as they are not my pics, and i dont own it yet, so i wont post pics until I own it, or have an agreement to buy it, thats why i was wanting to send the pics to someone in an PM. Sorry for the confusion on my part, i was trying to buy a sword from someone in here, but having some personal problems and cannot until it is fixed. Brian

PM me , I have some questions to ask. thanks Brian

@ Rich. Thank you, much appreciated. Brian

The first sword I owned was an Kanezane, I loved it, full battle mounts, hot stamp, signature. His swords were what got me started collecting Japanese swords, read numerous articles in the past about him, and he seemed to have put a lot of passion into his swords, the two I own now are very balanced, and seem to be very well made, the ones with the civilian mounts does have Hada present, just the fact his swords are what got me started is why I like his swords. His swords are the only Showa swords i will own, as I do have a good collection of Nihonto's as well. I will continue to buy swords with his signature on them, and Nihonto's as well. Brian

I didn't clean it, it was in this condition when i got it, I know better then to mess with the patina, and age on parts. I still like the looks of this. Brian

I would have no reason to doubt this blade, it comes from a very well known member in here, plus it does match up with my book. If it was made by one of his students, I really don't care, as it does bear his personal seal, or hot stamp as some describe it (kokuin). It's an Kanezane, and that's all that matters to me. Thanks Brian

More pics. The last two pics are of my two Kanezane swords that I have on display, one in full combat mounts ( i just picked up today, and the other one in full civilian mounts, with a full polish mint blade ( has a letter by Ron Hartmann talking about this sword from 1985 ). Brian