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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Given the simplification of fittings & reduction in quality, a last stage variant using less man hours seems most likely.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    If memory serves me correctly, original Bo-hi finishing well below the Yokote is a Kantei point for Koto. However, telling if a Bo-hi is original to a sword is another matter entirely.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    Careful, they will be selling you Nihonbashi bridge next.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Smart move, would probably pay 95 dollars to NOT have it in the house....
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    Any ideas @SteveM@Nobody?
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    The blade precludes any work by a serious Gendai Tosho, the Hada is quite.....vivid to say the least. Similar to the mixed metal works by the Amahide smiths.
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    Jean is right, Kanemitsu 兼光. There were two Seki Kaji Tosho using that Kanji: 兼光 (Kanemitsu) - 後藤 松蔵 兼光 (Kanemitsu) - 小川 光雄
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    A curious stamp on a Showa era sword: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m1157818593
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    An example for auction: https://www.liveauct...483991_samurai-sword
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Vern, that's a good looking sword. If you don't mind taking some detailed pictures of the mounts, that would be appreciated.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    Good chance it originally had a leather cover over the Saya.
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    There was a thread about this inscription, it seemed more likely the Horimono was cut by Tsukuhara.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    You may be right, however it doesn't look like the Yamamoto shop icon either. Perhaps another shop entirely?
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    Fantastic find, look forward to hearing more about the officers. The stamp is for Suya Shoten.
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Bryce, the last three Kanji look like: 定立了 Think this needs a far better eye than mine.
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    Kai Gunto Koshirae with the gilt remaining: https://page.auction.../auction/b1157203409
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    Absolute hogwash of the highest order.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    Koa Isshin Mantetsu, lots of info available on them around the web.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    There have been a number of swords from this seller with very questionable provenance added. The last was a sword supposedly owned by a Prince with Hakogaki and special Kyu Gunto Koshirae. To the trained eye it was clear this had been whipped up recently.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Something to consider is a PO Box, or having valuables sent directly to the post office.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    Incredible insight to Yasukuni-To, especially the part about the first generation of smiths only using the very best quality Tamahagane. Which publication does this appear in? The formatting is the same as "The Yasukuni Swords" by Tom Kishida but don't recall it being included in that book.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    If it was registered back in 1972 you don't have to worry about it being a Chinese replica. The photos may be making the peaks of the Hamon appear darker than they are, the Hada rules out a typical Showa Seki-To but some of those swords were made using various mixed metals that produced rather vibrant Hada while still being oil tempered.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    Given the style of the Mei and Yoshi - 義 character , it is more likely one of the Seki Kaji Tosho. The RJT Yoshimitsu smiths used different variants of Yoshi in their Mei. Pictures of the blade would be needed for confirmation either way.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    Lovely story Paul, thank you for sharing and welcome to the forum.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    There are many aspects that go into a price of a blade like that, simply stating it's chiefly because of the papers is a little shallow.
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