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  1. @admins - this thread can be archived now. Many thanks!
  2. Thanks all, it has been a journey with this one. USPS dropped the ball on this one multiple times. In fact shipping status still shows as undelievered even though it was. Airtags arrived the other day and will be used for future shipping. If I use USPS ever again, I will be returning to Registered Mail service, since that is tracked via a secured process. However, Fedex Overnight will likely be the preferred choice now.
  3. Thanks Brian, that is an excellent idea about the AirTag and I will definitely be doing that from now on for future items. Hope to have another update by Tuesday once USPS reopens after the Federal holiday.
  4. Hi all, The special order anti-rust Morimichi sword for the Maeda Family with horimono I had posted for sale was successfully sold this week and shipped on Thurs. Upon shipping via USPS 2-Day Express Mail, the package status stopped updating after leaving the Dulles VA Distribution Center hub on Thurs evening; it had been on its way to a buyer in Norfolk, VA. Reference link: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/45989-for-sale-1938-special-order-maeda-family-sword/ I’ve never had a lost or stolen package via USPS in 25 years of collecting antiques, but appears something is off here. I will be opening an investigation with USPS once their grace period is over. In the meantime, as this is a holiday weekend, I would greatly appreciate if everyone can please keep an eye out on Ebay, forums, etc. in case it was stolen and shows up for sale. This is me being overly cautious. Thanks all and please have a better weekend than me
  5. And finally,…NMB donation $50 sent as promised, thanks all! (Cc @Brian)
  6. Interesting sword, thanks for posting. I always recommend accessing the auction site directly (in this case Dan Morphy Auctions) instead of Invaluable as you can see bids direct on the auction house site. Fees are typically lower too if you go directly thru the auction house. https://auctions.mor...RINE_-LOT566497.aspx
  7. Greetings Mal, many thanks for these details; this is fantastic information! The relationship with Kanenaga was something that another forum member and I were discussing over messages as well due to the similiarities noted. Very fascinating information and thank you very much for taking the time to post these details and the additional details on the nakago of my sword, I greatly appreciate all of this and enjoyed reading it!
  8. By the way, I will accept reasonable offers on this sword and still uphold free shipping, cover Paypal fees, and donate to the NMB too. Feel free to reach out, just be kind! 😁
  9. I am not aware of the historical details of these experimental steel swords compared to the anti-rust; it is not really my area of expertise, since my focus has always been on traditional pieces. When I purchased it, the hada was described by the dealer selling it as tight ko-itame and it does look as such to me on close observation. I’ve seen Japanese style monosteel blades (e.g. Howard Clark’s L6) give the appearance of fine itame even though it is monosteel. Keep in mind the surface has a lot of scratches, blemishes as well so that can obscure appearance. For most, I would think the appeal of this piece is the history contained within the nakago and the nice looking horimono. It was obviously a very special request by the Maeda family when originally ordered. This may appeal more to militaria collectors rather than Nihonto collectors though.
  10. Horimono - Yamato Damashii” “the soul/spirit of old Japan”.
  11. Greetings NMB, Cross-posting the sword I have for sale on Ebay here. I’ve actually had fairly good experiences with Ebay transactions recently (which is surprising); albeit this particular piece that been slow moving. I’ve had few, descent Best Offers thru Ebay, but I could not accept due to total fees and taxes charged afterwards. I purchased this sword from a reputable Nihonto dealer that is active on this forum a few years ago and original price paid was $2500+shipping. As such, I am offering this piece well below my purchase price with some additional price incentives when purchased thru the NMB here. -NMB price is $1,800 with Free Shipping -I will cover PayPal fees if you want to pay as a transaction, although Friends and Family is preferred. -Since you are paying here and not Ebay, that means no taxes charged saving you more money. -Upon successful sale I will donate $50 to Brian/NMB. Please PM me for any questions or interest. I’m only shipping within CONUS for this sword. By the way, I do have another rather nice sword (special order Shibata Ka I will be listing here in the months ahead as well). My Ebay sale link (for picture reference, etc.): https://www.ebay.com...r=artemis&media=COPY Description and Details: Special order sword for the Maeda Family made by the Showa period smith Morimichi. This is quite a hefty and imposing sword. It measures 26 and 3/4 inches blade length (nagasa) . At its widest part, it is 1 and 1/4 inches and the width of the mune (spine) at its widest is 1/4 inch. Weight of the blade is 2lbs, 2oz. The kanji on the nakago (tang) states it was made for a member of the Maeda family and it is dated a lucky day in May 1938. It has beautifully accomplished kesho yasuramei (file marks) on the nakago (tang). The sword’s inscription further states it is made with anti-rust steel from Japan Special Steel Co., Ltd. (Nihon Tokushu Hagane Kaisha) Morimichi’s mei (signature) is followed by his engraved kakihan on the nakago (tang). Kakihan are somewhat like a personal symbol that swordsmiths used. The blade has a beautifully executed horimono in kanji of “Yamato Damashii”. This essentially translates to “the soul/spirit of old Japan”. The hada (grain) has the appearance of a finer grain ko-itame and great care is evident in the overall forging process. The hamon is suguha. The shirasaya is made by John Tirado (one of the top makers of Japanese shirasaya in the US) and has a very nice copper habaki covered in a silver foil with pattern. The blade does have blemishes, scratches, and scuffing as shown in the pictures. There are no disceranble flaws (kizu). Comes with beautiful shirasaya bag as pictured.
  12. Readily available online: https://www.rct.uk/collection/62630/field-marshals-sword-gensuito-scabbard-and-case If you are able to find a copy of the following, it is quite informative for those who appreciate Sadakatsu : https://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b886-nippon-toh
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