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And second one. First one looks like to having a mei but it was some markings if I remember correctly, not chiseled. Antti

Here are few older ones on it. Have to ask for better ones from the polisher. Antti

Will try to find some, not at my location at the moment! Antti

Thank you gents! I was reaching for the sunagashi but had a total short circuit.. Nakago is mumei and also quite rusted so it need a plenty of tlc.. but hoping to see how it turns out, will post more photos as it progresses. And Jussi, will definately bring it to our meeting when done. Antti

Anyone have good guesses on this? Rusted project blade, gendaito that I had a small window made. Antti

Well, there is no need to continue this as it has already been sold to another person. And I am sorry if he took it the way I intended to get a reaction and maybe a reply or sorry from him... not to belittle his service as it seems to be extensive and been hard work all around rather the actions he took in this deal and how I see a person with certain background should carry himself. But lets move on with our lives, and remember that our dealer reputation follows us in these small nihonto circles. ps. sorry if the messages caused friction between him and you Stephen, you have been positive in handling the issue and tried to help, no need for you to get any flak from this. Antti

Yes, immediately as the auction ended he fixed it to local pickup and cancelled the order. Like said, loss for him if he does part from it and a loss for me if he doesn't. No happy campers. But still, I have also taken hits on missplaced ideas of getting high bids so more a matter of honoring the deal. So to me it seems that he wanted to save on costs when posting the blade on eBay and thought that it will bring in more $. He really doesn't look like he would go bankrupt if he takes a 1k loss, judging by the amount of blades he is acquiring and peddling. And still not even a "I am sorry"-message in any channels I tried to reach him. Obviously he doesn't care much about potential customers. Antti

Well, he didnt put any reserves on it and is disregarding all my attempts to communicate so I can say that this is one dishonourable army person.. as an ex-active military person I can say that this kind of action does hurt my feelings in general. And as an advice, stay clear of his sales unless you are willing to be dissappointed by the results. A HUGE minus on him, did not even have the decency of contacting me and stating his reasons on pulling out of the sale, could have understood him more if he did. But hey, more sellers that have honor available so more sales for them. Antti Sergeant Major, Pissed

Hmm... I have a similar looking hada in one mumei gendai tanto and one project blade. Would go with gendai but smith... Antti

Has anyone been in touch with David lately? Still no response from him, he cancelled order and changed it to local pick up.. tried to communicate with him and told him I can set up inside US shipping and export from another member. Antti

I had the luck of ending up with the winning bid, waiting to hear from him on the shipping possibilities with another dealer from US. No word yet. Antti

Well lets say that they are the good guys for the time being, just like the predesessors were during the cold war.. :D Antti

Hello there! Many countries in EU (or still in ;D ) still collect taxes on services performed which was a big suprise for me after first polishes and blades coming back. Also they will tax the postage costs.. or well atleast here in Finland where everything is taxed and taxed again. Have the receipt from the export postage ready and also service fees from Japan just in case they do not release it with just "personal items returning" markings. Br, Antti

Thank you Ray! How about the gasane? Antti

Hello Ray! Very decent price for a blade, any measurements at hand? Antti

Someone french speaking try to get through with some basics to him? It won't take long, eventually he will end up "cleaning" something worthy... Antti

Still available, 1500€. Antti

Thank you! At considerable loss but have to get them moving! -Antti

Numbers 4 and 5 sold off board. Antti

Amahide still available, will go for 1650€. Antti

Bumb, still available! Antti

Still available! Buy one or all for fixed price of 2800€. Antti

Still for sale! Antti

Sounds like a lot of different ways of handling customs, we have quite hassle free customs procedure (you can do it through internet and use your banking credentials to verify and pay tariff immediately so they free the parcel to post) but they tax everything, no matter if it is antique or not. Recently I was told from the logistics company that I can prepare myself to pay tariff on polishing costs etc. services done in Japan when my blades arrive... oh the joy.... But very good tips to follow in this chain. Antti

Shaving a little off still.. 1750€ Trades welcome also! Antti