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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Agree with Brian, total scam that adds non-existent tax and fees to items that don't require them. Also forget buying swords using the GSP, they aren't accepted and have heard stories of the item being seized, money refunded, and sword summarily 'destroyed'.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    For any real insight to the Japanese officer you will need to further research your grandfathers service history.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    Sometimes the officers removed or defaced their Mon before surrender.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Can see "正 - Masa"
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    昭吉 - Akiyoshi 藤田 昭吉 (Fujita Akiyoshi) ranked Joko no Joi (Chu Jo Saku)
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    We simply MUST see the blade and rest of Koshirae that belongs to this Habaki!
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    That's rather concerning, glad you were able to avoid this. When possible I prefer going directly through the auction house rather than the listing sites.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    Generally the presence of Uchinoke would steer one toward smiths with Yamato roots.
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    Emura was active well before the RJT program.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    Nagamitsu was very likely a workshop operation given the variances in Mei and Deki.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    For comparison here is a 1st Gen Tsunatoshi in similar Type 94 mounts with the Sakura Chuso:
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    That style looks close to his Enpo period Mei, the shape of the Nakago-jiri changed over the years as well. Worth having this looked at professionally.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    It would more likely be from the Edo period, difficult to say anymore with the photos provided. The Nakago may have been re-patinated to give it more age.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Chansen, unfortunately the style of the Mei differs from what you would expect from Hizen blades. https://www.sho-shin.com/shinto-hizen.html
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    Nice find Eric, it has some good signs of being a Type 94. Are you able to share a photo of the Mei?
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    In the same sense that steel feels "wet", you'll know it when you see it.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    This Hatakeda Sanemori sword was not with military mounts, but was reportedly in the possession of General Sadao Araki. https://www.tsuruginoya.com/items/f00670.html
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    Kajiyama Yasunori is often read as Yasutoku.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    Agree with Geraint, Shin Shinto period Koshirae in a fairly standard Handachi design. The Tsuka Ito is pretty horrid and detracts greatly from an otherwise OK Koshirae. Not quite sure the exact Tachi Koshirae the Shin Gunto was based off, but it was likely more of a classic Tachi design similar to the Gensui-To.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Don't see Mon on Mantetsu swords very often either, look forward to additional pictures if the musuem allows.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    There was a great deal of variance with Amahide Mei, with some examples having various stamps on the Nakago. By comparison the recent fake swords with Gendai Mei have been pretty obvious and unsophisticated. Not defending the seller at all but this looks about right for Amahide in Mei and Deki.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    Agree with John C, ignore and move on. The last thing we want here is to discourage any members from sharing swords for opinion. Besides, at the rate he's going with returns and hijinks there won't be any dealers left for him to purchase from and the quandry will solve itself.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    The hada is quite particular to Amahide swords, if Komonjo is adding false Showato mei the situation is becoming rather dire.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    Reduced to $180usd. Reasonable offers welcome.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    Absolutely splendid!
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