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Well received into the U.S. Alex...quickly and nicely packed. Thanks again. Everything looks better in hand. Best regards, Ben

Message sent for 43....will take it! Ben

Was given this tsuba Kiribako box some years ago. Can anyone provide a translation? No, I don't have the Tsuba. Thanks! Ben

Another one purchased. I blame Covid19 for this.....too much extra time on my hands. I do enjoy these Masakata tsubas. Ben

Thanks Steve. For the translation and comment. Ben

A very average Tsuba, I know, but something about it was appealing to me. Curious in regards to Smith/School. Any help is appreciated. Best regards, Ben

I think I did pretty good with this one. Thanks to Steve on this thread for the reco. Best regards, Ben

Thanks Stephen. I think this is the right one for this. Best regards, Ben

Thanks Steven. Very nice one! I'm going to ask about the Nakago ana width. I'm not aware of this dealer but trust them if you do. Ben

Yes Ken. This is the Yoroi doshi. Correct, the previous owner found this tsuba but recognized a better one is needed. I just want it to be more appropriate/matching. Make sense? Ben

Sorry guys. I really should have posted this pic. The seller bought the shown "tsuba".....which seems just like a thick seppa. I'm traveling this week, so don't have in hand....but I think is has a gap of about 4 mm without seppa and current tsuba. Ben

Need a Tsuba for a robust Yoroi-Doshi Tanto requires a Nakago-Ana width of at least 1cm. Prefer to match as shown in pic. Best regards, Ben

Thanks to you all for the clarification and translations. Ben

Can anyone help on the translation of this paper?....description and signature, any age info, etc. only please. I know I know.....Darcy has said Green Paper = No Paper But still nice to know what it says. Best regards, Ben

Look carefully at the description.....he puts a question mark at the end of each sentence where authenticity can be considered.....sneaky! This WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword -WW II Officer? Gunto Katana? Sword. The tang is SIGNED with Asian Japanese or Chinese?character markings on the blade, there’s some kind of serial number markings on it (#10835). Above the handle on a metal plate . Sword Kinda looks like a type 98 but not sure?. I don’t know much about collecting old WW2 swords, or it’s original origin so please study pictures for condition details, may show wear due to age. I’m sure you collectors know what you’re looking at. I can’t find another like this design anywhere in existence? Ben

New owner....me! Thanks Harry. Certainly is a thick Yori Doshi. I measure just a touch over 1cm at the Mune-Machi. Could use a polish I believe but took a few closure pics to capture some activity. Not sure if a polish would be worth the investment however. Looking for a new tsuba and kogatana to match the menuki and other fittings (copper looking). Any suggestions are appreciated. Ben

Thanks Peter. Mei looks aligned with mine. Can you post full tusba pics? Would be interested in style, design, etc. Ben

Francois. Thanks for sharing. Your mei looks quite different from mine. Perhaps he is the Masakata from the Ito school. Interesting. Thanks again. Ben

Recent tsuba I purchased (pictured on left). I've owned the one on the right for a few years. Mei looks the same...Masakata. Agreed? I believe there were a few different artists who signed Masakata. One from the Ito School and one who went from Choshu to Edo (from previous discussion on this board). Thanks! Ben

Hi Steve. I agree and thank you again. Ben

So can anyone advise where is the 11th generation? I can't find any reference with the exception of the Markus Sesko note above. Could this be an error and it's really the 12th generation? Probably doesn't make much of a difference. Below is from Sho-Sin.com YOSHISUKE 1st KO-SHO 1455 SURUGA 767-768 YOS 1672 JO-SAKU 500 YOSHISUKE 2nd MEI-O 1492 SURUGA 768 JO-SAKU 500 YOSHISUKE 3rd TAI-EI 1521 SURUGA 768-769 JO-SAKU 500 TERUYOSHIYOSHISUKE 4th TEN-SHO 1573 SURUGA 769 YOS 1676 JO-SAKU 400 YOSHISUKE 5th KEI-CHO 1596 SURUGA 769 YOS 1677 JO-SAKU 280 YOSHISUKE 6th SHO-O 1652 SURUGA YOS 1678 JO-SAKU 280 YOSHISUKE 7th KAN-BUN 1661 SURUGA YOS 1679 JO-SAKU 300 YOSHISUKE 8th SHO-TOKU 1711 SURUGA CHU-JO 250 YOSHISUKE 9th KAN-PO 1741 SURUGA CHU-JO 250 YOSHISUKE 12th TEN-MEI 1781 SURUGA 769 CHU-SAKU 150

Thanks Steve. Can you read the Kantei Section of NTHK Worksheet? Anything interesting in this section? Thanks again, Ben

Thanks Ganko. Are you sure? Does it say 11th Generation or Tenmei because my research shows....

Hello all. I'm looking for a bit of help with translation in the Kantei Section of NTHK Worksheet. Anything interesting in this section? Also the Smith is Yoshisuke and there was about a billion generations. Just trying to determine which generation or any indication of the era. More specific than Edo of course. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Ben NTHK NPO.pdf NTHK NPO 2.pdf NTHK NPO 3.pdf

I was 2 for 3. A 75 rating (Bishu Osafune Norimitsu Wakizashi1462) and a 74 rating (Yoshisuke Tanto Uno kubi-zukuri style). My failing Katana was a long shot with an extremely faint and suspect signature....but I had an extra slot so it was worth a try. Great show for me...didn't buy much but enjoyed looking and learning. Ben