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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Western collectors of all natures are usually focused heavily on condition, anything but mint doesn't cut it for some. It's the baby out with the bathwater approach that leads to some bizarre trends for newer collectors, especially with nihonto.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    It was common for officers to remove their family crests from their swords or anything that would bring perceived shame back to their family/Emperor, I wonder if this is such a case?
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    This one here, variation of the Type 3 mounts.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Looks like it has the late war shell type Kabutogane variation as seen on Dawsons page 180. Don't see those too often.
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    Sounds similar to what is happening with boomers and the housing market.
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    Yes sarute were up to buyers discretion. The silk cord was popular due to it not making any noise in the field.
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    Definitely reminds me of Gassan school, but I'm not confident enough to name a particular one.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    If you can get some pictures of the tip (kissaki), closeups of the temper line (hamon) and some overall pictures of the sword in *good* light we can give you a better idea of the quality and value. I'd definitely hang onto it, it will appreciate in value over the years and if it's come from the family the it's all the more precious to keep.
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    A rare and unusual find, good pick Bruce.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    No stamps indicate it's probably a Gendaito. A very fine gift.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    It certainly looks to have alot of niku, points for the Soshu possibility.
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    Get a refund.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    Thank you guys. Can't find much work by this smith, he seems decent though.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    Need help/confirmation on this mei, last characters I believe are KUNITSUGU. Sorry, these are the only photos I have: Thank you
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    There was a great example of a Kanemichi Kai Gunto in the sales section with Ikubi but it must've been lost in the reset or deleted by the seller.
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    The only reason I cannot recommend Markus Sesko is because buying all his excellent books will send you broke! In all seriousness one of the most treasured people in the community, his works are truly indispensable learning tools.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    Varmint rifle of yesteryear.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    That's a tricky one there. Enough differences to raise the eyebrows. If it's at a "good price" my eyebrows would be firmly skyward.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    Well said, I concur. This is one of those mythical "1%" cases of a fake looking sword being technically real. Only happened to notice it while flicking through the replacement copy of military swords I got today, hadn't read it in years. Never seen one for sale, worth getting for the rarity/oddity.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Definitely one for the colour blind.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    I can't believe I missed it but this sword is actually in the Fuller & Gregory book I recommended, here is a photo of the example. Locally made Javanese example, explains the crudeness. Would be an interesting addition to a collection I suppose.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    He's been around for a long time in the community, mainly dealing in US smiths with custom mounts. I doubt he would blow his years of reputation on a $4k gendaito.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    Probably not. I wouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater on it though.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    I'm thinking it could be a unique system used by Dr. Tawara for swords.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    The info is from ohmura study, here's the full link. I thought it was quite interesting how hard those Koto masters swords were. I'm assuming this table is in Rockwells but no actual system was noted. http://ohmura-study.net/998.html
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