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    Reseller of yahoo Japan auction items, they likely don't own the sword and just bid on it.
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    Surprised RIA even stooped to listing those, basically all junk level.
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    Looks close, though a little crude in some spots. I summon @Jacques D. for more knowledge....
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    How on earth did a papered, polished, Nanbokucho sword not come with shirasaya or any mounts? One would suspect the original mounts were cynically, and unceremoniously, flogged off for a quick buck.
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    The Koshirae looks to be a recent creation, unfortunately all too common from many Japanese dealers.
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    Hi Phil, the first looks looks to be Bishu Osafune xxx Mitsu (could be Mune). The second looks like a Showa signature, xxxx Kanekami? The quality on both is too poor to be certain.
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    It may even be the same sword.
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    https://www.samurais...iths-rating-systems/
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    You know it is possible to search what the terms actually mean?
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    That is extraordinary to say the least. Have you fired the Tankgewehr? Do you happen to own any original WWI scoped rifles?
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    Thank you again, Moriyama Sama. This was supposedly with a naval Kyu Gunto with the same surname on the guard, so the seller has put together items with a BS story.
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    Seeking some help with this, I can make out "Kuroda" but the rest is beyond my rudimentary skills:
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    Kyu Gunto saya, early style handle. Promising indeed.
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    Very nice, congratulations. Some would be tempted to send it to the NTHK-NPO for a "second opinion".
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    If you have the time it would be fantastic to see the General officers swords. They are usually something special.
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    Hi Christopher, do you have further pictures of this sword? Am somewhat envious of your position to go through all these swords, I bet there are some really interesting ones with historical provenance there.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    Great sword and real bargain.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    No, nothing like that is needed. Here is a handy chart that details the general shifts in style of Japanese swords over the years: https://www.Japanese...com/sugata/shape.htm
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    Can safely say it isn't the Showa Kanesane, this does appear to be a fair bit older. There were a large number of Kanesada smiths from Seki, from the shape of this sword the 1670's date seems about right.
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    Pity about the mounts, blade looks to be 'OK' at least. Well we might as see the other sword while you're at it.
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    To add, this unforgettable Tokubetsu Juyo Goto Daisho: https://www.sothebys...rae-the-daisho-fuchi
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    Well for another perspective, I owned a nice sword that appeared flawless. Over a year owning it and one day while cleaning I noticed a large ware just like that in the Mune! Thought I had seen everything about the sword, however with various angles and the natural position of holding it to view, the Mune area was always covered or the focus was on the Hamon/Hada.
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    Many of these could be chinese replicas added into original fittings, which could explain the poor Habaki, bizarre Nakago patina and added Mei/Nengo.
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