EdWolf

Thank you very much Steve!

Mark, Thank you very much! Highly appreciated. Regards, Ed

Can someone please help me with the translation of the Mei? Thanks in advance. Regards, Ed

Beautiful kai-gunto swords. I have two, both in almost perfect condition.

Hi Mark, The following site has some good info http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/kanji/kanji1.htm

Chameleon dark has still the same font size but the dimensions dark has now a larger font size. Much better for me! I'll use dimensions dark theme now. Thanks.

Brian, Thanks for your quick response. I don't think it's available on tablets. I shall try to modify the theme on my pc later.

Hi Brian, I like the new themes. I'm currently using Chameleon Dark. It looks great on my tablet but is it possibly to increase the font size a little bit? Normally I use the 'All the things dark' theme, much easier to read. I'm getting old. All the best, Ed

Hi John, thanks for your reply! It's well done and is nicely decorated. Hard to see but I don't want to clean it and ruin the patina.

Hi Geoff, You're right it's called Ishizuke. Thank you for that. Still have to learn a lot. I agree with you. Distinctive, cool and nicely done.

Hi Bruce, It has an old blade. Mumei, shortened with 3 mekugi ana.

Yesterday I have picked up an army sword and the koshirae is really nice but the kojiri is replaced. It looks like a field or local repair. The sword was brought back from the Dutch East Indies shortly after the war. Anyone seen this kind of repairs before? I don't know if the replacement is done during the war of after. It shows some age. All opinions are highly appreciated! Regards, Ed

Ian, that is really beautiful. The craftsmanship is definitely high. Can you please post more pictures? Regards, Ed

Ian, Maybe you find this also interesting https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4680029

Hi Ian, That's a stunning tsuba. I have a tanto with similar fittings. Regards Ed