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The signature on the Tsuba is hard to read. Hope one of you can help me. Thanks in advance.
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Thank you very much, Uwe!
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Hello, I have picked up a really nice fuchi kashira. Trying to read the signature. ?? Mitsuyasu. Hope one of you can help me. Thanks in advance.
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Hi Bruno, I was not expecting a masterpiece at all. I try to read the mei to improve my skills. I bought the kozuka because I liked the design and the price was right. Not because it was signed. For me personally buying high end items is risky and out of reach. Thanks for all the information provided.
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Thank you Bruno for the additional information. The way it's signed suggests the 3rd master but I doubt if this piece is a true masterpiece. Still a nice kozuka.
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Thank you very much Piers!
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Yesterday, I have found a nice kozuka. It's signed and I think the signature is Nara Toshinaga but I'm not 100 percent sure. All help will be highly appreciated.
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"a new stainless steel Japanese sword"
EdWolf replied to saemonjonosuke's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Reportedly, the new sword is also unbreakable. That's interesting. I have never seen a broken stainless steel blade but I assume you guys have seen some. -
Some really nice items posted! I didn't find many last year. Only a few items but I like them.
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Yesterday I have found some nice things (a few kozuka and a few kashira). About this one I'm excited and I want to share it with you. The carving is nicely done. On the back is a makers seal. Unfortunately unidentified for now. Please feel free to comment. Regards, Ed
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Thank you very much Steve!
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Mark, Thank you very much! Highly appreciated. Regards, Ed
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Can someone please help me with the translation of the Mei? Thanks in advance. Regards, Ed
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Beautiful kai-gunto swords. I have two, both in almost perfect condition.
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Hi Mark, The following site has some good info http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/kanji/kanji1.htm
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Hi Bruce, It has an old blade. Mumei, shortened with 3 mekugi ana.
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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
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Ian, that is really beautiful. The craftsmanship is definitely high. Can you please post more pictures? Regards, Ed
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Ian, Maybe you find this also interesting https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4680029
