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  1. So in trying to piece together the history of a sword, I've been lurking on these forums. I've already determined the maker and age of the blade, but was wondering about the fittings. the Blade was made by Minamoto Masamitsu, a geishu smith in 1872. I'm unsure if fittings were made by the same smith or a different guy. (I also kinda wanted to show off and get a feel for what you guys think) Here is the Tsuba, Saya, Handle and Menuki http://www.imgeasy.com/images/O70kF.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/45cQl.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/jDV1X.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/qnCPx.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/qegYX.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/XjmhL.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/uON0.jpg
  2. Ok so I ordered some choji oil, this should protect the blade correct? Now not getting a new Saya makes sense but what about a new handle being made? additionally, I've seen that you should use a deer antler to clean the iron on the tsuba, but as you can see from the pictures, mine has TONS of minute details, is there anything I can use to get in the small spaces, i was thinking a small toothbrush with water. Also, I've been doing some research, I can't seem to make out any flaws in the blade aside from the small amount of surface rust, edge is sharp without chips and there aren't any cracks whatsoever in the blade. Finally, I know it's hard to judge from pictures, but about what would this sword be worth, not for sale, but my dad decided he wants to put some insurance on it, he wants to keep this blade in our family as sort of an heirloom (we're not going to keep telling the trash story part though :lachen: )
  3. Ok, So now I know the maker and the year of the balde there are a few other questions I have. Is there any other names on the blade, like perhaps a family name? Is the Tsuba and Menuki from around the same time, I know I only have one of the Menuki (I'll have to look around where the sword was stored, I could have sworn there were two). I know the handle and scabbard are from WWII. My third question is about how should I go about storing and restoring it. I'm on a High School senior budget, so a full blown restoration on the blade is out of the question for the time being, however, I would like to get a new handle and sheath put on and would just like some info on how to clean up the blade and protect if from deprecating further. I know my father (and it pains me to type these words) took WD-40 and Steel wool, but some tips would be great Oh I know, I collect WWII memorabilia and it's amazing what people throw away. What it all comes down to is when an older relative dies, objects like this usually have no meaning to the kids, so they see it as junk and throw it away. It's sad really, all that history down the drain
  4. I found the bottom Character (ji) but the one on the top still remains a mystery, however, the maker Minamoto Masamitsu lived in the mid 1800s so I'm tempted to say Meiji, but that would be a guess
  5. I am able to pick out the numbers, the characters are the same for traditional Chinese, I can pick out a 7 and a 10 on the side with the two lines of script and a 2 and what looks to be a year symbol on the opposite side, but do you have links to the charts?
  6. Ok, So I just joined up today to see if I could get any sort of information of a sword I have. This sword was actually, of all places, pulled out of the garbage by my uncle who works for the city. Now initially both me and my father thought this to be a cast WWII NCO sword, however, the more we looked, we noticed the blade was too nice and lacked arsenal stamping. We also noticed the Tsuba was far too ornate. I was wondering if maybe I could get some help confirming that this is in fact a traditionally marked blade and if so, if anyone is able to read the makers marks. Now I did notice the Tang seems to be slightly bent ( slightly as in 2-3 degrees) and the blade isn't as fancy as what I normally see for handmade swords. On a final note, if this is in fact genuine I want to know about getting it restored, including a new scabbard and handle and where to get it done, and done right Any info would be greatly appreciated I can take new pics as needed, but be specific so I don't spend hours only to get the wrong shot http://www.imgeasy.com/images/khtCN.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/Ys4k.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/kgfcd.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/AOxZ5.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/v1Qsr.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/9XQE.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/WHNi.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/hnSyH.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/O70kF.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/45cQl.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/jDV1X.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/qnCPx.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/qegYX.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/XjmhL.jpg http://www.imgeasy.com/images/uON0.jpg
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