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The Kanehide is gendai, the Hisayuki is definitely war time, but I think traditionally made. I will post better pics.

I have an idea but confirmation would be nice! Mei 1: Kane ... Mei 2: Hisa tsune

Hey guys and gals, as editor of the JSS/US Newsletter I get great articles and not so great articles. But the important thing is that I get them :D If you have written something about your passion, whether it be scholarly or not, please feel free to submit it to me, either by messaging me here or sening it to my email address at eliyasj@comcast.net. The same goes for questions. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, John Eliyas

Thanks! And I love the quote... to wit: it's about the journey, not the destination.

Hi All, Wondering if you have time to help with this. I am away from my books and cannot get to it in a timely manner. John

don't worry too much about image size as I can adjust those as needed for the Newsletter. John

I guess I will need the updated one for the Newsletter then, eh? Thanks! John

It's that time of the year and I am finding I am in need of articles for the JSS/US newsletter. Anyone interested in submitting please contact me and I would be happy to read the material and if appropriate get it in the next issue. There is some fine stuff posted on this site, but of course I need the authors permission. Thanks! John Eliyas

Marcus Porpora asked I get this out. It will also be in the next newletter. 2009 SHOW FLYER MASTER 7 23 08 .pdf

I think what we are forgetting is that the sword was rarely used in the battle. The primary weapon was the bow, followed by naginata or yari, followed by the sword.

I echo Barry's thoughts on this, and encourage anyone interetsed in learning more to join the organization. Further, we need members to contribute thoughtful, insightful articles that explore various aspects of the hobby. Please forward those to me if you don't mind I will be making minor modifications to the newsletter to improve not only content but look. Hopefully the membership will enjoy this and I ask for criticism and comment. Letters to the editor are welcome. John

Hi everyone, By now some of you know that I have taken over the role of Editor of the JSS/US Newsletter. As such I have already had the opportunity to receive some wonderful articles (thanks Guido!). You know we are dependent not just on our members contributing articles, but others as well. So if you have anything that you would like to contribute, please drop me an email and I will gladly loook at it. Thanks and keep up the good works! John Eliyas aka roninjje aka koi dude.

I first thought Kunihiro, but how about Horikawa Kunitake?

based on the characters I see, these are not hiragana, they appear to me what is typically seen on a chinese repro. Sorry, John

Well the geometry of the sword has been terribly changed, the ji has softened, the kissaki is mostly gone, and the nakago is almost unrecognizable. I cannot make out any hiragana on the nakago, however, from the pics and the condition my first thought was Chinese fake, my second thought was a terribly abused Nihonto. Sorry to be too critical, that's just what I see. John

I agree, it's just the stage of polish. I've seen it before, by polishers who haven't progressed to the finishing stones.

Hi everyone, friend of mine picked up some really nice swords over the weekend. Seems they were purchased at an antique store in the 50's and left to sit in an umbrella stand, untouched, for the last 58 years. Hence, they are in pretty pristine condition. 1) Traditional Gendaito signed: Tadatsugu. In flawless polish with tight itame hada with ko-nie, suguha. The fittings are army, also in excellent condition signed and matching numbers, with tassle. 2) Army, late war fittings which again match are numbered. Signed : FusaHaru; dated March 1945. Blade in good condition, does not seem traditionally made. No pitting or flaws of any kind. 3) Shingunto with all matching fittings, unsigned, with a possible temper cannot tell if it is machine made, again no flaws rust or pitting. With unusual tassle. 4) Army, field grade parade saber (w/mon) fair to good shape. 5) Army, company grade blade with heavier and wider acid etched blade (about 30in long.) I am not good at valuing ww2 blades,considering the inflated collectors market with these types of blade. A ballpark would be welcome as he is going to sell them. The gendaito I know he could get a decent amount for. Thanks in advance, John

I dunno, sure doesn't look like oil tempered, but it also may be made from something other than tamahagane. :?

Franco, I have to disagree with the oil quenching. I tend to think shin shinto from the color of the nakago (at least as how it appears on my screen ) I like the sugata, seems strong. Makes a nice first impression.

I hope it was a good block Nice to see that it was used.

A crack is a bad thing, even if not in the ha, thus a significant discount, even more than 1200. IMHO. Furthermore, a shin shinto blade with a crack is even worse.

the shame of it is, the crud on the inside is much like the patina on the nakago, something you want to retain. The plate is signed ichi something. I don't have a dictionary handy to give you the remainder. But I do not like the solder marks at the top of the plate.

looks fake to me. from the nakago to the steel.

Thanks Mike, will do, and no need to each words, Hoki is a long shot!

hind sight is always 20/20. I also bought a Japanese police saber for $35 dollars. My wife liked it because it was shiny. :lol: