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Dear Geraint, The story is relatively simple. I bought this blade on (bad) photos with the help of a Japanese friend based in Tokyo. When I saw it I immediately thought of a pretty Soshu den of course (I love Soshu work). And the reason I took the risk of buying it on bad photos was precisely because it was mumei. So I was hoping for a good surprise, it was simply a bet. In any case, I didn't expect Oyogo Kunishige at all, even if this verdict is not so surprising since the Mizuta school strove to copy the works of the Soshu den with a somewhat different aspect of the nie. Regards,

No problem Pietro. I thank you again for your opinion about the date.

Ok, maybe you right. Thank you for your opinion. But to be honest with you, I don't care. The subject wasn't the authenticity and date of the certificate, and in posting this, I didn't think I would be called a liar. To be clear, I deposited the sword at the NBTHK in September 2020, and received the certificate in early March 2021. An NBTHK certificate is not issued in a week. That's all. End of the story.

Is he wrong ? http://www.nihontocraft.com/japanese_sword_papers.html#japanese_sword_4

You are apparently not be used to seeing NBTHK certificates. The certificate is from September 2, 2020...

Hello members, Who said that it is no longer possible to find master's swords without certificate in Japan ? (The hozon has just been requested by myself.) So, I would like just to share with you this gorgeous blade. A very rare and beautiful example of the work of Mizuta Oyogo Kunishige. Regards

Steve and Piers, thank you very much for your replies. Steve, your translation seems to be good or almost good. A little doubt on this one : 怒 I also didn't find a match with a name... Nothing in the Haynes or Kinko Meikan.

Hello members, Do you have any idea about the translation of the 3 last kanji ? First ones (right side) are "Nagato", and the last one (left side) seems to be "Kore" or "Yuki". But the other two are a real problem for me. Thanks !

Jacques, your opinions are not welcome in my topics. Thank you in advance to respect that. Manuel, indeed there is a notable difference in the last kanji. This certificate really seems to be a fake. Thanks again for your help.

No problem, no hard feelings. You have better eyes than me then because I can't see the hada well with these bad pictures. And personally, unlike you, I have not yet been able to see all Muramasa's of the world despite my many books on the subject (sorry for this little irony ). I posted this topic because in more than 20 years of passion for the Japanese sword I have never seen this kind of Fukunaga Suiken. I was interested to know if it was true or fake, just for my information. Thanks anyway for your reply Manuel.

Manuel, with all due respect, your comment is presumptuous. These pictures don't allow for a clear judgment, too bad quality. If you refer to the hamon, know that Muramasa also did hitatsura. You should be more modest before looking at Japanese swords. And the subject is the certificate, not the sword.

Thank you for your comment Jussi. I agree with you, it's very suspicious. I was surprised when I saw this curious Fukunaga Suiken on a Meibutsu, hence my question.

Hello members, Do you know this type of certificate ? Fukunaga Suiken ? What do you think about it ? Fake or real ? Many thanks in advance for your replies.

SOLD Thank you very much !

ON HOLD

Dear Members, For sale this rare and quality Menpo, Reissei style. Mid Edo period. Interesting and uncommon facial expression, in natural iron with a very beautiful patina. Red lacquered interior, silver teeth, and mustache made in silver makie (these last two characteristics are rare). SOLD If sold here, a donation will be made to the NMB. Best Regards

Hello Chris, Currently, I have this one for sale :

Shoami and Kuninaga tsuba are SOLD Thank you !

Both tsuba are Reserved / On hold Thank you.

Christmas sale ! Tsuba Shoami 290 € Tsuba Mokume Kuninaga 280 €

Price reduced on the Shoami ! Shoami = 360 € 330 € Kuninaga = 320 €

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Wow, what a monster ! Interesting sword for any serious collectors.

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Price reduced on the Shoami and Kuninaga : Shoami = 360 € Kuninaga = 320 €