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UWE & Piers Many thank you for taking the time to reply. This is certainly due to my lack of knowledge of the Jungasa variety and none of the jingasa I have seen show this type of reinforcement visible on this example because it has flaws that reveal this armature around the circumference. I was only hoping that this construction feature would allow dating. Again many thanks to share your knoledge. Best regards from France Jean-Luc CERJAK

Need information on Jingasa of singular construction I could not find any other example with a similar construction. The non-metallic helmet has two metal reinforcements (a riveted plate on top and an iron ring around the circumference). You can also see the rest of the môn? on the top. Maybe someone on this forum could tell me more about this singular ( to me ) Jingasa. Thanks in advance for your help JL Cerjak

HI UWE and Gerain , Thank you for the information and the link. The majority of the Jingasa that I found had a curved front edge and were described as a rider's helmet, but I did find some wooden Jingasa, but only one with this metal construction with this bowl shape and especially with the straight edge described as" tetsu bajo gasa ",is it the right description for thisshape of Jingasa?

Hello all. I bought this helmet a few years ago and I can't find any information about its particular shape. I did find some examples for riders with a raised edge but none with flat edges. So I would like to know the name of this type of helmet and the period when this shape was common. any information on this type of helmet would be welcome. best cerjak

Dear Geraint thank you for your comment on thisWakizashi . is it possible to estimate the age of the tsuba and tsuka ? Although heavily used, it is not a matter to me most important is that these components are old. (I realize that my criteria of choice are very far from the members of the forum. However, it corresponds to the low budget that I want to spend on the purchase. On the tsuba and tsuka is it a problem of style or of state ? Do you have an example of a type of mount that would better fit this Wakizashi ? best regards Jean-Luc Cerjak

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A Wakizashi for opinions Unokokubi-zukuri Nagasa: 45cm (cutting section on the blade) Sori: 1.1.cm (curvature) Nakago: 11.2 cm Hada : ? some remain Hamon: ? Mune: Mitsu Kassane: 6.4 mm MIhaba:2.74 cm I would great if I could have opinions and more informations about the mount ,the MEI and the possible age of the blade end Tsuba etc.. After my previous post on my Katana I don’t expect that it is great blade but hoping that it could be a old and honest Wakizashi certainly with fatal flaw so not good for a pure collector but still good for me... BEST CERJAK

Once again I thank you all for your answers and have share your knowledge. I am well aware that this katana is far from perfect and is not a master piece too .however I ‘m still satisfied with its acquisition because my goal when buying was to find an ancient sword from a time when battles and conflicts were rife. With a blade not restored and somehow "untouched" I accept the defects this blade that bears the mark of centuries and with its later mount but of correct quality. It's more the historical side that guides me, may be not a good investment but I do not look for a perfect piece with a real market value . If the blade was with mei that would have been perfect piece for me. Best Cerjak JL

I found a similar example in the PEM museum (Essex)

Hello I would like to receive opinions on this Uchikake Kimono. maybe a member has knowledge of Japanese kimono. Best JL Cerjak

Thank you all for your contributions to enlighten the neophyte I am. So if I understand well the blade could from the 16th century and the mount early 19 th century? Can you tell me what are the characteristics of the blade that can date this period? Is it as a whole a good piece? The defect revealed in the photos on one side of the KISSAKI is it serious ? and does it affect the value of the blade significantly? Finally I was unable to identify the type of Hada: Ayasugi or itame? as well as the type of Hamon. Sorry to ask all these questions, the answers are certainly obvious for the majority of the members but nevertheless the subject requires a lot of knowledge for a beginner... best regards Cerjak JL

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Hello Thank you for your clear answer. I would also like to know if the tusba/Tsuba/Fuchi date from the same period as the blade and of course your opinion and comment on this sword would be welcome. Best Cerjak

Nagasa: 64.5cm (cutting section on the blade) Sori: 1.62cm (curvature) Nakago: 19.4 cm Hada :Ayasugi or itame ? Hamon: ? Boshi: ? KISSAKI O 3 cm Mune: Mitsu Kassane: 7.2 cm MIhaba:2.96cm Tsuba: w 8,7cm / Thickness 5.2 mm Can this sword be identified on the basis of these high definition pictures? I already presented this sword several years ago but with low resolution photos and I realized by browsing the site that it was very unsuitable for comment. I hope that with these new photos and description and measurements of the blade it will now be possible to obtain more information on this sword. I would also like to know if the tusba/Tsuba/Fuchi date from the same period as the blade. Finally, on the I seem to see the rest of writing but I'm definitely not sure ... I thank you in advance for the interest you will bring to my sword and hope that its identification will be possible Jean-Luc CERJAK

the same pictures in High resolution could be downloaded here available till the 28 th of May https://wetransfer.com/downloads/10d363a2076ca5c65a4feb01f84dd98520180521182415/3dc3c1cca76963c95708d01b0eee43f520180521182415/e53f8c

It seems that the pictures are downloaded in the original size

Nagasa: 64.5cm (cutting section on the blade) Sori: 1.62cm (curvature) Nakago: 19.4 cm Hada :Ayasugi or itame ? Hamon: ? Boshi: ? KISSAKI O 3 cm Mune: Mitsu Kassane: 7.2 cm MIhaba:2.96cm Tsuba: w 8,7cm / Thickness 5.2 mm Can this sword be identified on the basis of these high definition pictures? I already presented this sword several years ago but with low resolution photos and I realized by browsing the site that it was very unsuitable for comment. I hope that with these new photos and description and measurements of the blade it will now be possible to obtain more information on this sword. I would also like to know if the tusba/Tsuba/Fuchi date from the same period as the blade. Finally, on the I seem to see the rest of writing but I'm definitely not sure ... I thank you in advance for the interest you will bring to my sword and hope that its identification will be possible Jean-Luc CERJAK

Dear John, Most of the rivets which hold the shikoro in place are missing and in my previous photos the shikoro does not fit tightly against the "koshimaki but in the next photos you could see that now the shikoro fit perfectly againt the bowl. Best Cerjak

It’s the third helmet from my small collection and also the one in the best condition. Can someone provide an opinion about period and typology? All comment on it will be welcome. Best Cerjak

Hello I’m interested in getting some information on this kabuto. This Peach-shaped kabuto IS made from 4 iron plates the neck guard with 5 plates. .This helmet is with A Lacquered-Iron Mempo . Can someone nevertheless provide an opinion about period ?The information I have founf about this type of kabuto is Momoyama period so late 16 th -17th century . Best regards From France CERJAK

Thank you all for your comments ,I have particularly appreciated that you took of your time to share your knowledge and also to have expressed your opinions so quickly . I will post two more kabuto in the forum and I will be very happy to receive your opinion again. Best Cerjak

I’m interested in getting some preliminary information on the shape and age of this kabuto. I have not found any signature. Can someone nevertheless provide an opinion about period and typology? Best regards From France Cerjak

Thank you all for your comments ,I have particularly appreciated that you took of your time to share your knowledge and also to have expressed your honest opinions and your doubts as well . I still have to study each opinion carefully to be sure to fully understand your comments. I have posted two more swords some weeks ago in the forum and will be very happy to receive your opinion again . http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16685-need-opinion-for-a-katana/ http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16668-need-id-and-opinion-for-a-wakizashi/ Best Cerjak

Hello Grey, Thank you for your advise and opinion. As previously wrote I don't care about condition ,I was knowing that for the price I 've paid the condition of the blade would be bad. But compare with an European sword it still amazing my only wish is only that it is an old blade. ( the seller told me circa 1450 and it is the fact I would like to check). Best Cerjak

Hello KEN Many thanks for your answer, I can confirm you that there is no yokote and as you can see , this blade has heavy traces of corrosion and also seriously damaged by unprofessional hands ( may be criminal for a collector) ! Anyway I would like to have your opinion about age and also about tsuba and Tsuka if possible . Cerjak