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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    The sword in question has been bought, returned and relisted at least two times now. If you have doubts about a Mei, ask the dealer if they guarantee it passes Shinsa or a provide full refund.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    They are plentiful and inexpensive from Jauce.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    The same Masaaki sword recently sold on Yahoo.jp for roughly 7000usd. https://page.auction...p/auction/1117218835
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    What books to read? Well unfortunately we can't recommend the befitting title of "Japanese Swords for Dummies", so here are a few books that you will likely not read: https://new.uniquejapan.com/essential-books-on-Japanese-swords-and-culture/ http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/faq.html
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    What is the issue with the Boshi?
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    Please get the name out, the only way to stop scammers is preventing anyone trusting them in the first place.
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    Tanto mei

    PNSSHOGUN replied to JonP's topic in Nihonto

    https://nihontoclub.com/view/smiths/meisearch?order=field_smith_province_value&sort=asc&type=All&mei_op=contains&mei=kanemitsu
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    Does anyone know why the price of these went (and continues to be) absolutely insane a few years ago?
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    This would likely be Kojima Kanemichi, the lack of any stamps would point to it being traditionally made.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    From what I can understand, this company is now making the same cloth with the special microdear material. You can see the little Microdear brand label. Use this search term to find it: Etsumi Microdia Epicurus エツミエピクロス https://page.auction.../auction/v1116729635
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    This seems like a close match, have they changed names or ceased production? https://www.ebay.com...th+Microdia&_sacat=0
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    It would be wrong to modify an original item for a replica sword.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    Low quality chinese fake of Efu Tachi.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Steve, there are some collectors in Perth from memory. @george trotter may be able to help put you in contact to view swords in hand.
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    That is not good advice, best to keep a light coat of oil even in low humidity climates.
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    Same asshole discussed here:
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    Could be Murayama Kanetoshi, a good Gendai smith.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    They seem to be handing out TH to anything remotely sword shaped these days, greatly reducing the significance of this paper.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    Very sad to hear, we all have learned so much from him over the years. His site was the first stop for many of us back in the early 2000's. It will continue to educate many others for decades to come.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Thank you Steve, couldn't find any mention of this officer in the list of Etajima graduates. He may have been from the IJN air service.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Steve, could there be possibly another reading for this name?
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    Type 94 will generally have the centered release button, offset release buttons are genuine but make it difficult to identify if the 2nd hanger is absent. The sword Bruce shared is original and fantastic, would love to own it. Here is an all original Type 94 with an offset release.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    If the NBTHK was papering gold bars, and was viewed as the lead authority on saying a gold bar was really fine gold, why would they start to issue papers for tungsten scrap with gold paint on them because it was owned by someone famous?
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    They consulted the dollar symbols they stood to gain. Not a reputable auction house.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    Perhaps the molds were worn down, resulting in a weaker shape.
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