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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Very nice, looks just the example in Jim Dawsons book.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    The sword is not a fake, I would be deeply disturbed if the Chinese had gotten that good. Unfortunately Paul I think that's where the story ends, this sword has all the hallmarks of a Gimei: poor Horimono, crude signature, a tired blade with a very much more Shinto than Koto sugata. The lesson to take away is to base the Kantei on the sword, not the signature.
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    I think the sword is genuine, though not Koto. The horimono, signature and whoever sold it to are certainly not. More close up pictures of the kissaki would help.
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    NCO knots are getting more expensive than red & brown field grade tassels from some sellers!
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    This is a rare blade this seller hasn't had "polished". Mei looks very chippy for Yasukuni-To.
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    There are certainly different grades of Showato, the higher grades can be very nice blades indeed. There are countless numbers of wartime smiths pumping out mass produced blades of standard quality. We would definitely need to see photos of the blade & Hamon to give you a better idea of what you have.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    A good Utsushi suddenly becomes the real thing once it leaves the hands of the smith and goes into the open market.
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    Very good, glad you decided to give the love and attention this sword deserves.
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    Edwin why do you want to sell such a valuable piece of FAMILY history? Personally I would treasure it and keep it in the family as a direct physical piece history from your grandfathers life and experience during WW2. Once this sword goes to a collector that link is all but lost beyond a small footnote on a tag.
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    You could attempt putting chalk powder or doing a tang rub. Photo editing may also reveal fragments of characters but generally when the Mei is removed it's done for a reason, namely fake signatures. Please don't even consider using acids, corrosive polishing agents or attempting a polish by yourself on any part of the sword. Your best bet to find the smith or school of smiths that made this sword is to have it looked at in hand by an experienced collector or submit it for Shinsa.
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    This would have been more of a mass produced item than a master work, it looks like there is some large areas of ware near the habaki as well. All in all a nice sword with the Sayagaki and Sukesada mei. They were well liked swords for being practical and having good cutting ability.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    That Chokuto is simply incredible, it looks like it was forged yesterday.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    Ice, hardwood poles, seasoned bamboo, bone etc etc
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    It's clearly just there to make the cool whooshing sound. https://yuhindo.com/ha/getting-into-the-groove/
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    I would advise you to invest in this book: http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b510-swords-imperial-Japan-1868-%E2%80%93-1945-cyclopedia-edition There's a quite an informative section of Kyu Gunto parade swords and their variations.
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    I gave up long ago on tying formal Sageo knots and convinced myself this style was the most elegant & beautiful...
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    Usually these inscriptions detail Academy prizes, Imperial Gifts or other such auspicious occasions were a student has performed at the top of their class and were given the sword as a prize.
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    I will have a look again tonight at the characters that are visible, the rust is quite severe. It does have the "Koa Isshin" mei, so it was before the signature change in 1943.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    All but the first and last character of the Zodiac date is gone, however there was another character on the Mune under some gunk, the full inscription reads: ヤ ヒ ニ
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    My Koa Isshin Mantetsu, unfortunately the date is indecipherable due to rust.
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    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WwII-Japanese-Army-officers-samurai-sword-antique-shin-gunto-collectible/113156536129?hash=item1a58a7b741%3Ag%3AMB8AAOSw2FVbT6q%7E&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=10&_sacat=0&_nkw=Japanese+WWII+sword&_from=R40&rt=nc Disturbing images.
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    Taylor, look through the swords listed on this site: https://www.aoijapan.com/ Do your research first, you will quickly spot the fakes with this reference: http://www.jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    The lacquer still looks wet, quite remarkable. What condition is the handle in? I suppose many of us have others in top condition but under leather covers which are virtually impossible to remove without destroying the leather.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    More money made and more business to be done if advertised for what they were. I would love a 75cm Tachi that had zero historic value to do Tameshi with.
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