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  1. EdWolf
    Hello everybody, I need some help with translating the following mei. The date, if I’m correct is Taisho Ni Nen Roku Gatsu Hi. A day in June 1913. The signature is way too difficult for me. The only thing I know it ends with Saku. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Ed
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    Hi Yurie, Thanks for all the time and effort you put in your website. I really enjoy all your posts. Keep up the good work. Best regards, Ed
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    IMHO it's a fake. Best regards, Ed
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    I can only agree with the others, absolutely beautiful. Congratulations. Best regards, Ed
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    Hina Katana

    EdWolf replied to Chinook's topic in Nihonto

    Thanks Franco. Makes sense. Best regards, Ed
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    Hina Katana

    EdWolf replied to Chinook's topic in Nihonto

    Hi Chris, sure it doesn't look like a tanto but I always thought it was determined by length. There's a lot to learn. Thanks for the clarification. Best regards, Ed
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    Hina Katana

    EdWolf replied to Chinook's topic in Nihonto

    Maybe a stupid question but why don't we call this a tanto. The nagasa is 26cm. I thought that everything under 30cm makes it a tanto.
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    Ray, that's very inspiring! Beautiful shots. Best regards, Ed
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    Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. Best regards, Ed
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    I had never seen the retaining lanyard before. Is it restricted for Kai-gunto use only? Thanks for sharing! Best regards, Ed
  11. EdWolf
    Hi Jason, I have a fuchi signed MITSUNAKA. See http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/27436-fuchi-opinions-please/?do=findComment&comment=277527 Best regards, Ed
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    If the mekugi-ana is larger than the hole in the Tsuka you never get a secure fit. Maybe that's why they used the glue.
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    Worst case the Tsuka is glued to the nakago.
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    Congratulations Pete! That's a very attractive set. Regards, Ed
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    It's just a number 131. It's used for keeping parts together during production of the sword. Regards Ed
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    Franco, Thanks for your explanation! Makes sense! Best regards, Ed
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    I was also inspired by Ray and his stunning photographs. I have tried but the results are a bit disappointing. Need more practice.
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    Sorry Franco but I don't understand what you mean. Can you please explain? Best regards, Ed
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    and another picture of the kashira.
  20. EdWolf
    Hi Ken, Thanks for your reply! The ko-wakizashi is fully mounted and the kashira is made of horn. So not matching but still a nice set. See attached photo. Sorry not the best picture. It's was taken on a very cloudy day with not much daylight. Best regards, Ed
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    Very nice! Congratulations! Best regards, Ed
  22. EdWolf
    Nice job! Good skills, the paint looks very good.
  23. EdWolf
    As a militaria collector for more than 35 years I know that it's not uncommon to find items made with old parts. These parts came from old stocks or where simply reused. The demand was high so everything was used to complete the item. BTW, at the end of the war most soldiers couldn't care.
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    Koshirae

    EdWolf replied to ortos's topic in Tosogu

    Although not the highest quality I like the 'been there' look of it. I like the iron F/k. The Habaki is odd. Never seen one before. Are you thinking about restoring it like replacing the same? Enjoy your find! Best regards, Ed
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    No one? Please feel free to comment.
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