Joe Choi

Hi.. Yes it's the same sword "Mantetsu with attribution"

OK.. the last one that I have... Many have come and gone ... if I find any pics, I'll post them.

Another one ...

Hi Bruce... One more for your record keeping..

Hello... Long time no post... was just passing by ... I'm the one who has the Mantetsu with attribution 鷹信焠之 (Takanobu kore o niragu) This sword also have the "wave" hamon… maybe a missing link to all the wavy hamons ?

Hello... Long time no post... I have a Hattori Masahiro in Civilian Mount that has the "Battle Scars" It has the damages in the right places...

Thank You so Much..... !!!

Hello... Need translation help, written on the shirasaya. Thanks in advance... Joe

Need Help on the inscription on the blade of a Korean Sword. Any help would be appreciated, got a rough translation stating "when you were born,the king was healthy and lived long life,the country was strong and rich. But,after the King conquer another small countries,you will be an official". Thank You in advance... Joe Choi

Thanks.... This might get me back into collecting swords again... Thank You.... Joe

Got good news..... Sword passed at the Minneapolis Shinsa, 76 pts. Kunisuke 3rd generation. Told you he sometimes signs it with big letters.... :D

FORMOSA / Occupied Taiwan

It's Korean, Presentation Sword of sort. if you can post or email me with a larger pic, of the plaque, I can translate it for you.

KaneKado with Kokuin

Ma kane hisa or Shin gane iru stamp... Mumei