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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Prince Yasuhito, note the parade knot on his Type 94:
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    Unfortunately this is common for Japanese dealers who don't have good English reps. Basically if there is nothing to update the buyer about (export papers - out of the dealers control) then there's no reason to message. You will find similar experiences with other Japanese dealers, it's frustrating but not likely malicious.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    Last three: 永兼銘? Interesting looking sword, can we see the rest of it along with the mounts?
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Would a kind soul please confirm this owners name and Kanji?
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    Original photos of unidentified General officers:
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    Original photo of Lt General Homma:
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    Officers with Type 94 and Kyu Gunto dress knots:
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    It may qualify as a 兼用刀 - combination sword : http://ohmura-study.net/210.html
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    I suspect this isn't a dress sword, but a proper sword meant for combat.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    Looks typical of amateur sharpening or cutting of abrasive items.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    While the Mei is certainly ambitious, the blade appears to be a real Japanese sword. The Horimono appear good at first glance but the quality isn't particularly impressive.
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    Recall a Gimei sword (can't remember the exact smith) that was attributed as being made by Gassan Sadakazu, it may have been NTHK papered.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    Having some form of required gold membership or one off fee to post sales would at least allow the forum to recover some money on sales. It's only fair you can keep this board running efficiently without worrying about next months bills.
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    For comparison:
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    The Kinzogan is very crudely executed, suspect this is fairly recent and done for nefarious purposes.
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    Odd as it may seem a similar sword came up a year or two ago, good quality early mounts with a 1990's blade made to fit it. No Shirasaya either.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    That's absolutely heartbreaking, prayers going out to his wife and family.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    This is pretty depressing: https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-sun-pu-on-motsu-masamune-honawritten-seal-mark/
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    Some further information here, I will clarify that there's no monetary value but there may be sentimental value for your relative. https://www.jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html
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    Hello Greg, unfortunately these are all modern low quality reproductions with little to no value.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    The mei is Bishu Osafune xxx (likely Sukesada) and dated 1500's. The mounts are traditional but seem unlikely to have been carried during the war.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    More likely a Fukure.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    Considering the pedigree of former V&A curators and presentations, this is rather insipid. Looking at the other exhibitions this fellow has put together you don't hold high hopes of the situation improving.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    The statement of using gun bore cleaner and mineral spirits to clean Tsuba seems completely at odds with the below advice: https://japaneseswordindex.com/tsuba/tsubacln.htm
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    Nihontoclub index can still be accessed but you need to register as a member.
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