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@ drbvac Yes, I look forward to getting the mail everyday, My postal carrier like it too, as he ask me every time, got another sword, can i see it, so of course i open up the package, he looks it over , I like him doing this, as it adds a little bit of protection, because if I open up a box, and the sword is not there, i can and will use him as a witness. I'm up to about 10 swords now, i had to order a 10 sword rack off eBay this week, so that i will have a place for each and everyone of them. Yes, i thought about 1 sword of great value, or 10 swords of really good historical value, it has crossed my mind quite a few times, I think this one will yield some very historical value since it looks like by the MON / crest on it, it has some interesting history , with a great battle lineage. Link : http://www.makie-sticker.com/product/219 Brian

The only reason why i was thinking it was a cut down Naginata, it is not signed, and the blade does resemble an naginata. @ Paul on the boshi, it looks like there are lines of nie running through it, the hada is present throughout the blade and really nice. Like i said before it will be sent off for papering for sure. Brian

@ Malcolm Thanks, and this is what i found out, and would this add some historical value to the sword; http://www.makie-sticker.com/product/219 Thanks Brian

Last pic for now. Brian

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Okay, it came in the mail today, and i have to say it is better in person then what the pics show of it. It is an unsigned blade, with great Hada, and really nice hamon. The polish on it is new, and definitely shows it. Let me know what you all think of it, as this one will be shipped for papers. What crest / Mon do you think it is. This is what i know about it; The blade is newly polished and you can see Itame-Mokume pattern on the Jihada, Masame on the Mune part. The blade is very thick (8mm on the center Mune line) and wide (3.5cm), so it is gorgeous. The blade seems to be early Shinto but could be Koto, overall it is very healthy and has no nicks, no openings, but one very tiny dark spot on the Jihada. The beauty of this Wakizashi is the stout Handachi (semi-Tachi style) Koshirae mount, all complete and original except new Tsukamaki rapping. All the metal fittings such as Fuchi-Kashira, Tsuba, Koiguchi, Kurikata, Kojiri are all original iron made. There are Kamon, or silver family crest of leaves on both Fuchi and Kashira, which indicates that this sword was owned by high rank Samurai family. Tsuba guard is iron Sukashi, pierced, with a lovely design of deer and maple leaves. Saya scabbard has nice original dark gray lacquer throughout but has a couple of tiny chips. Kozuka seems very old and its design is somewhat worn but letters are readable which encourage people to keep humble life style avoiding luxury. Menuki is large nice dragon made of brass. Habaki is Gin-gise, or silver covering copper base. Total length of the sword including Koshirae is 61cm(24inches). Thanks Brian

Yes that is true, but like Brian said, it is papered, and that should end majority of the people trying to tear it down, and yet they still do, and some of them have not got a clue. It is papered, and as far as I'm concerned, nothing else needs to be said about it, as they are the experts not me. From what i have read, and heard it takes a lot to get a sword papered, they just dont give them out. Brian

The last time I checked the ones that paper these swords are the foremost experts on them, if they see something in it, then so be it, I know some members have a problem with this group of people that this was papered by, and yet we still see the petty crap. Last time I checked, if it is papered, then that should end all discussion on the authenticity, and history of the sword, as the papers say it all, if you have a problem with the group, then it would probably be best to keep your mouth shut, and not bring your politics into this discussion as I have nothing to do with the problems you might have, and neither should the sword in question be trash talked because of this.. I hate to say this, as I don't like acting like a child, or being rude about it, but the last time i checked we all are adults in here. This is what we all agree to when we sign up to use this room, so why is that certain people feel as if these rules do not apply to them; Welcome to the Nihonto Message Board. We welcome anyone that has an interest in the Art of the Japanese Sword. This forum was created for the discussion of Genuine Japanese swords. This includes traditionallly made Japanese swords, fittings, books, related items and the history of the Samurai and ancient Japan. Registration is not required to read posts, but it is highly recommended to be able to post, and participate fully in the forums. There are a few rules here and they are very simple: No flaming, abuse or general bad behavior. Please keep posts on-topic. This forum is fully moderated and spam or bad behaviour will lead to removal of the poster, and possibly a ban. You may use any display name you wish when registering, but we require that you either sign your messages with an initial and surname, or a first name and the initial of your surname. You can add this in your signature box in your profile if you wish. Totally anonymous posts WILL be deleted. That's it, pretty simple really, so please enjoy yourself here and I am sure you will find this board a helpful and friendly place to visit. If you have any questions or need any help regarding this site, please contact me, Brian Robinson or one of the other Moderators of this board and we will help you as best as we can. Thank you Brian

I would like to know what caused the staining on the blade, so that I can make sure that never happens to any of my blades, and not see people arguing over petty crap. Brian

I thought this was post about the stains or something on the blade, and nothing else, why does it seem like these post lately turn bad really fast, I say lets stay on topic and try and help him on getting the blade cleaned, and looking good like it should be. Brian

@ Paul I just put the scans of the papers on here, I'm not worried , as this is a very nice sword, with papers. More pics also. Brian

Okay, I bought this one also, and it is papered, and in my opinion in great condition, it is an unsigned sword with an NTHK attribution to Hisamichi. Hisamichi was a member of the Mishina School and there were several generations using this name. It is in reasonable polish there are some scuff marks on it but the details of the hamon and hada are clearly visible and all the detail can be seen. The fittings are fairly plain and in keeping with what is a quite austere and powerful blade (typically mishina in my experience). Shinto Era smith, and worked from around 1650 to 1800. Brian

@ Mariusz K Congrats on the purchase, i wanted it, but i just spent close to 7k on swords, and bought a papered sword from another member in here also. Would love to see more pics of it, when it arrives. Brian

Absolutely nothing but a piece of art, such a beautiful blade.. Thanks for posting it. Brian

I love the clear water drenching tank, and how it went to the form we all know and love. Thanks for posting this video. Brian

Sorry to hear this, as that seems like a beautiful blade, I only use Choji on all of my blades, I live out in the country and have 3 good size streams that beside my house, so I keep them oiled pretty good. Hopefully you can get those stains off the blade. Good luck. Brian

I wish i could find items like that at a flea market, very nice. Brian

@ Chris I would have made it awhile back, but with my son being in college right now, i was waiting on a weekend that he would be home so that we could make a family event out of it the entire weekend. Brian

I live in Ohio, and driving down to Louisville next weekend. thanks Brian

@ Matt I don't mind comments, or some of the negative comments people make, its the snide, or derogatory comments as someone stated what a beautiful story, if you don't like it, then go on to the next, but no need for such comments. I have had other members in say the same thing, that they don't post swords any more, because of the know it all types, that have nothing but negative things to say about a sword, just like the sword i bought awhile back, the usual ones with the negative , and rude comments about the sword, that is until I said I bought it from Benson, out of Hawaii, and then all of a sudden , those same person's quit commenting on the sword, and had nothing else to say about it. Brian

@ Thierry BERNARD What do you mean by this, I like everything about the sword, not asking for anyone's approval, just asking for comments, and what everyone thinks about it. The price i paid for it, i think the blade alone is worth that, and the fittings are worth more then what i paid for it also, and I don't think it would need a polish, as it does have an old polish to it. I will do nothing to it, but enjoy having it in my collection of around 10 Nihonto's now. I enjoy collecting these historical, and beautiful swords, and will continue to do so. Thanks for the comment everyone. Brian

I paid less then 600.00 for it, and i really do like the looks of it, Yes i would love to know what the hash marks on it mean. This is not a poorly made blade, i would say it is of an high quality, and shows the hamon perfectly, and the Hada is there, just does not show it in the pics. I dont think it is a parts piece sword, as they all match up perfectly, and seem to be original to the sword, I do think that it was re-wrapped for War Time use. And it being an Wakazashi just makes it better, as this is what i like to collect. thanks for the comments, much appreciated. Brian

You are absolutely correct, but every book I have looked at, and every old Nihonto I have seen that does have black rust on the Nakago, majority have the black rust , and never the brown color newer rust, do you not agree. Yes, they do seem very old, and not newer made pieces. Do you not agree that they seem from the period I mention, or what ? Brian

I guess what i was trying to say was, they don't seem too old, and they do look to be made by the same smith, as does the shirasaya's. Brian