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    I agree I have a similar one that if you look closely you can discern remnants of blue. In Mike’s original post the tassel is indeed an original rare railway one. I have seen it in person. Tom
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    Wrong tsuba also. I would walk away from this one. Tom
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    Yes it’s a Showa 1883 model with acid etched hamon. The N in a diamond is the koshirae maker symbol. Tom
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    Hi Brian, it’s a standard Shōwa era naval dirk with a leather saya. You are correct about it being a machine made blade and acid etched hamon so there’s no reason for disassembly. Here in the US this would be priced about $700 USD. The same and shagreen scabbards usually sell for more. It looks like it’s in great shape with a lot of gilt remaining. Tom
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    Thank you very much Xiayang!
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    I just realized that the picture wasn’t in complete focus. Here’s a more clear shot. Thank you Tom
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    Help please with the Mei translation. This one gas me stumped. Thank you all in advance, Tom
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    I agree, it’s a repro.
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    Thanks Mike. We have to drag you out there at least once!
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    Here’s a picture of my set up at the SOS. It’s always a great show to see new things and catch up with friends. I look forward to this event every year not just for swords but for military collectibles of every genre. It’s amazing the “stuff” you see there! Tom
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    The saya is a mismatch. Tom
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    I have 4077 with fingerloop although it has a leather repair. Attached are photos. Tom
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    It’s totally legit and as already mentioned a rare side latch. Nice score!
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    Thanks Ray, but unfortunately it’s the exact sword I am talking about. Hopefully another one will come along. Tom
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    Hi all, as it says in the title I’m looking for a sword by Kanefusa with the kikusui carved on the blade. I had an opportunity to buy one years ago and didn’t. You never forget the ones you let get away! Thanks for any help, Tom
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    Tom
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    If the price is right I would scoop this one up immediately! Tom
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    Fantastic information Trystan. Thank you very much! Tom
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    Trystan, thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that there were two classes. So is the otsu class a machine made blade? Tom
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    Yes Bruce, it has the standard navy dirk koshirae. Any views as to legitimacy? Thanks, Tom
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    I posted pictures in the translation section and was hoping someone could help me if this is a legitimate Mikasa dirk. The Mei is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Thanks for any information. Tom
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    Exactly, the tangs you posted are the ones that I see online. I don’t see anything like the one I posted. Tom
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    Is this a legitimate Mikasa naval dirk? It looks different from what I can research online. Thank you for any information. Tom
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    Thanks very much Ray. You always come through for me. Tom
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    Any help with this translation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much, Tom
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