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    Hello Everyone, I need some help translating this kanji in the right margin. Unfortunately, it's not a blade but since NMB is getting into other art forms, I was hoping someone could help out. https://www.fujiarts.com/cgi-bin/item.pl?item=712706#top Thank you.
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    Hello Everyone, I'm currently interested in purchasing a Morimura plate (maple leaf mark) in gold gilded moriage...art deco/geometric pattern. Thank you, Greg
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    Hello Everyone, Does a 1970's woodblock print made by the Adachi Institute compared to a woodblock print made in the 1990's (with the same title and artist) have basically the same monetary value (all things being equal)? Thank you.
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    Additional info for review.
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    Hello Everyone, Does this mark (writing) look legit? Thank you, Greg
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    Photo attached
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    Hello Everyone, Any assistance on the translation is much appreciated Thank you, Greg
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    Hello Everyone, Any assistance on translation greatly appreciated Thank you, Greg
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    Hello Everyone, Help needed on kanji translation. And any opinions appreciate- real or fake? Thank you
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    Hello Everyone, Attached tang for translation. Any help appreciated. And any advise regarding engraving. Thank you, Greg
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    Hi Dave, Regarding using rail tracks for making Mantetsu, from my sources, you are completely correct. The Japanese never used rail tracks to make blades. The Japanese did do sample tests on the purity of the tracks, and realized it's superior qualities compared to tamahagane. Makes sense when you think about it. Why would the Japanese Imperial Army tear up rail tracks when they needed the rail lines to expand their control over the region.
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    I also heard that a Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku made in 1943 incorporated some degree of "foreign steel" likely from Sweden. Whereas a Mantetsu Kitae Tsukuru Kore made in 1943 was made with 100% Manchurian steel. Looking forward to any comments on this. Thank you
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    Hi Bruce, Tsukuru kore..= made this Kitae =forging (smithing) Mantetsu = Mantetsu This blade was made by forging by Mantetsu
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    Thank you. To add potentially more confusion. I read that after the war there was an exhibition in Japan that only featured Koa isshin blades and excluded the tsukuru kore blades for some reason...Does any member know why?
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    Hello Everyone, Is there much of a difference between Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku vs Mantetsu Kitae Tsukuru Kore blade dated 1943 in similar condition? I heard Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku is more desirable. If so, why? Thank you, Greg
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    Hello Everyone, Any update on shipping swords/blades from Japan direct to Canada? Thank you
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    Hello Everyone, I noticed a post some years ago and interested in members opinions now. Are all nakago with a seki stamp manufactured or are some hand forged? Thank you.
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    Hello Everyone, Is this a Chimata stamp and is it uncommon not to have a signature inscription on the nakago? If it is uncommon, is it a good sign or a bad sign, generally speaking? Thank you.
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    Hello Everyone, 1943 Shin Gunto...any value? Thank you
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    Mate, taking the piss..good on ya!
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    Fair dinkum....
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    Hello Everyone, Just notice a Koa Isshin on eBay. Looking forward to opinions. Thank you, Greg
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    Thank you everyone for responding. Since, I'm somewhat new to this...I have to say..I'm amazed at how many fakes are out there. I'm very glad that this site (you guys) can steer someone like myself in the right direction. Greg
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    Hi Bruce, Here are some additional photos. Thank you, Greg
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    Hello Everyone, Someone would like to sell me this sword. Since this is not at all my area of expertise....any help would be appreciated. Question: Does the sword look authentic...and if so any idea of potential value? Several photos attached. Thank you for any help. Greg
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