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Hi folks, Lucky me - I was able go give myself a good present for my birthday - see pics below - feel free to send your comments...every one of them is appreciated.... Jock

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will post some pics of fittings etc later...

Hi folks, May I ask you for a faviour: I bought a katana and would like to know more about it - tried everything (acceptable) to make the signature readable (backing powder/drawing) etc. Thank you for your help Regards, Jock

Hi, I sourced a nihonto and a WW2 katana in the Newcastle area - send me your contact details (e-mail & telephone number) if you live close by - you might be able to buy a nihonto for £350 ! Jock

I'd like to see this with my name on it..... http://www.ricecracker.com/japanese_swo ... na/sk1.htm Jock

Hi folks, Don't kill me for this question...... I have a few swords, 2 swords do only show the temperline when held against a light source in a certain angle.....nice ones by the way. The problem is that I don't have the means of spending $1000's on a professional polishing - is there a cheaper way to do something to make the temperline a bit more visible - or can a "non-full-polish" be done by somebody ? etc etc Thank you for your great help + advise Regards, Jock

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Hi, somebody offered me this katana - I believe it is made by a WW2 smith - please help me with the translation - any input such as who/where/what - good bad smith etc appreciated... Thanks for your help folks!

Hi, I have a katana and need a tsuka-ito done on it - is there somebody in Australia who can do that and what would be the price. Thanks for your help. Jock

Thank you Stephen - faster than a lightning you are.... couldn't find anything about Oite Nanki Fujiwara Naoshige worked around Genroku on the internet....who is he ? good smith ? bad smith ? Genroku = 1688-1700? Thanks for your help Jock

anybody here who can tell me the meaning of this inscription? thanks Jock

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Somebody offered a katana to me and it has some writing on the tang - can anybody tell me anything about the smith value etc etc - I believe it is a WWII blade - then again I could be wrong as I'm still a novice.... Thanks folks! Jock

Hi Folks, Let me use this opportunity to thank all of you for the help, advise and guidance you give to each other and to novices on a daily basis. Just a few days ago I managed to save some poor honest bloke $600 that he would have spent on ebay on a $10 chinese sword. This was only possible due to the fact that I gained (still limited) knowledge by visiting this site and receiving your valuable advise. Thank you all for your time, work and efforts! Regards, Jock

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Superb Japanese Katana by well known, acknowledged WWII smith 'Kanemichi', who is listed in Slough's book as a medium to high Showato and a high superior grade Gendaito smith. This smith was a Raikujin Tosho and was given a special honour seat in the 1941 exhibition. He is one of the most skilled Mino smiths, rated at 2,000,000 yen in the Tokotaikan and was a student under Watanabe Kanenaga. This smith had many students, one became the famous Asano Kanesane, who is highly prized amongst collectors worldwide. During the Second World War there was an insurgence of the Samurai spirit and many Japanese families would have new blades made and bought for their family members going to war. This sword is in traditional fittings emulating the Samurai spirit, with a dark green bound tsuka and menuki, which are actually mon of the Samurai family. The tsuba is very old and has silver inlay in the iron. The kashira and fuchi are quite lovely with the latter having a small bird etched into it (see photo). The blade nagasa is 70cm or 27 1/2 inches approx. and the blade is very well balanced. A special feature of the sword in the Jihada that you are able to see in the correct lighting conditions are images of mythical figures (difficult to see due to age of the sword). This is a rare opportunity to purchase a good example of a Second World War sword in excellent condition. The signature is very clear and states 'Made by Kanemichi' with a stamp above the signature. On the other side of the tang it says 'Made in February 1941'. The saya is in excellent, new condition.

Have you ever seen rust like this?

Who can help me here...? Any input?

What can you tell me about this one?

Hi, who can help me with this one? Jock

who can tell me more about: "stainless steel" navy gunto blades

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not soooo much feedback....I'm drowning......excuse my sarcasm... )