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Hello James. Being honest, you really will need to get that tsuka sorted out, whoever wrapped the tsuka did one hell of a shoddy job. It ruins the appearance of your sword

Makes me wonder if some dealers with contracts will step up in the future to ship stuff for average Joe Obviously for a fee. Ps, not looked into the ins and out of it but is getting listed with a courier as a "antiques trader" a big deal?, as in do it yourself

I know UPS ships end to end and has their own customs clearance. Same with DHL with one last year. Had one from Fedx recently and pretty sure they delivered it to the door.

Didn't hear back from the local Labour MP, what a surprise. Did hear back from the messenger service asking did i get a reply. Replied, NO. Did hear back from Aoi Art in Japan, see below................... We have not shipped a sword very recently after 24th Jan. We have heard the news that the UK stopped EMS. But still, we can ship a sword by alternative method(company), Fedex or UPS. Kind regards, Aoi Art

For maybe the 9th time, just take a look at the swords of the 47 Ronin True Daisho may have been the goal for some but not always reality for others.

Hi, Samurai did on occasion pair oddball swords and fittings together, its not an exact science. The tsuka look recent and fairly amateur As said though, nothing wrong as a pair for display. Daisho with real old provenance, in untouched condition, rare as hens teeth. Ps, only looked at the koshirae, blade looks out of polish

Hello. Dont want to rain on your parade but not a genuine daisho Likely cobbled together not so long ago. Decent for display purpose maybe

My first thoughts are that saya are always longer than blades and 3" does not sound out of the ordinary. Got a wak that has a saya 5.5" longer, yet it was made for the wak.

That's a great Yari !

I would contact a polisher and ask him if there is anything you can do. Maybe something along the line of what Jean says about using antler or copper. It is tiny and only appears to be on the surface. Would hope for an outcome that does not leave a brown patina stain, even though tiny. Let us know how you get on. Stuff happens with these swords, most folks don't realize how easily stuff like this can happen until it happens to them. Scuffs from the saya are another issue. One has to be ULTRA careful with polished swords. As for the oil and additives. I see your point. Used that particular oil for well over a dozen years without issue. During that time switched to a light machine oil because that's what folks were saying to use, then immediately switched back. The light machine oil seemed super low viscosity, didn't appear to form a proper film, just little globules everywhere. Only need a TINY amount.

Its unfortunate but at least very tiny. Wouldn't worry too much about it. Once its neutralized, if not already, maybe buy a modern oil with a rust inhibitor such as express gun oil.

Ps, I don't know anything about tsuba, only read the basic books. Though i know a good tsuba and a bad tsuba. Just buy what i like, most of the time not interested in who made it.

Was going to say learn to recognize what junk is but as mentioned above by Dale " one man's trash is another's treasure" An example. Some folks refer to old iron plate Tosho tsuba as "large washers". I kind of get that but at the time lots of folk including me like them. Some folks like old Ko Kinko tsuba whilst others turn their noses up. Horses for courses. If you like posh stuff, maybe look at threads like this to learn to recognize quality.

Aye, would have wanted clearer, more informing images. Saying that though, usually don't get a reply when you ask, if Ebay. Its undesirable, what matters is what you think, and learn.

Did you ask if there was any marks on the blade when you were buying it? If not, you should in future.

Good find Piers. Have you got a polisher in mind?

Thank you. Adam, good swords don't come cheap. I'm not wealthy either but don't think this sword is expensive.. Folks put collections together with various cheap mediocre swords that add up to a value far greater than what i ask for this sword. This is a sword, where you only need one sword. Competition entry so the smiths best 100% effort. Just to repeat, it does say BEST OFFER. I'm open to offers but don't have time for time wasters and silly lowball offers. Payment in £ Also, would prefer it if folks don't state "PM SENT" in this sales thread. Appreciate the comments, thank you.

Edit, not getting involved, sorry

What's the bloopers, Piers? Just guessing, but anything to do with these guns having regional characteristics?

Come across antiques dealers in the past in the UK, LAPADA etc It does not stop them selling fakes. Best way to be sure, if you don't know, ask someone that does.

Had a look online as to how they were made, very little. All i could find was a Forged in fire tv series where a guy said they were made from one piece of steel. The first guy made one from a piece of steel, split, and bent the two side spikes out. I wont add the video here as don't know if that's how they were made. They appear very technical with all the angles. Did read that they can be a pain to polish. Actually, will add the video. They are not accurate to the yari above but maybe spark some more discussion as to how they were made.

Piers, See the hand gun type size and the long guns, but appears to be a types in the middle size? Reminds me something in comparison with the Paget Carbine maybe. What I'm asking, do they come in all lengths and bore size?

Must admit, i now would be tempted by these guns. They have become very interesting. Think I've only ever seen a few at arms fairs here Cheers.

Those are great. Anyone got any info as to how these were made?

Something like Edo Jumyo