drb 1643
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Here is another sword that I have had for several years. It appears to be an unusual kaigunto as it has only one ashi and a purple tsuka wrapping with crane menuki. Special order maybe? Thank you for any information and comments. Tom
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Thank you both for your expertise. I know it is very difficult if not impossible to read what is not there, but I sincerely appreciate any information even if it's just an educated guess. Tom
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The old blade is mounted in a kaigunto setup.
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Here are another two swords that I would really appreciate any help with the translations. One is very difficult to see as I believe it is very old. Thank you all very much. Tom
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Thank you very much Klaus, I really appreciate the information! Tom
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It does look like a very interesting sword though. Tom
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I was also wondering why it's back up for sale. Shill bidding or no pay from the first buyer? Tom
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Thank you very much Grey, I really appreciate your expertise. Tom
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Hi All, can the forum members please help me out again with a mei translation and a signature on a fuchi? Thank you all very much in advance, Tom
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Hi All, I definitely plan on having the sword restored by a professional, and yes, I will report back when progress is being made. Again, thank you all very much, Tom
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Brian, I am going to make inquiries and plan on having it restored. Thank you all very much for your comments and advice. It is greatly appreciated! Tom
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It's 25.5" and yes it could definitely use a polish. I have to ask if the Mr. Numata that is mentioned on the mei would be the soldier who "ordered" this blade? To everyone who has sent me a pm, I just bought it so I want to keep it for now. If I decide to sell it I will contact you. Thank you everyone for your comments and expertise, I sincerely appreciate it all. Tom
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Here are some pictures, sorry for the quality. There is some combat damage to the saya but it missed the blade! Thanks for any comments, Tom
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Thank you very much gentlemen! I’ll post pictures of the blade and mounts when I get home later today. Thanks again? Tom
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Hi All, I just picked up this sword and am hoping the forum members can help me out again. Thank you all very much in advance! Tom
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Thank you all very much for your information. Bruce, I actually have Dawson’s book and didn’t think to look in it! I’ve been looking at mons. Thanks again, Tom
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I started this thread in the translation section and one of the members wanted to see the whole sword. It has an interesting mon that I cannot find in any of my books. Has anyone seen a mon like this? Thank you for any information, Tom
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Thank you John. Have you ever seen this mon on a sword before? Tom
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Ok, thanks again John for your expertise! Here are more pictures, if they should be moved to a different forum please let me know and how to do it. Also, does anyone recognize the mon? I cannot find it in any of my books. Thank you very much, Tom
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Thank you very much John and Jean. Can you also please tell me what the rest of the characters mean on the signature side? Thanks again, Tom
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I recently bought this sword and am hoping someone can please help me out with the translation. Thank you all very much for any information. Tom
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Luis, thank you very much for your advice. Tom
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Hi all, I really appreciate everyone's expertise and advice as I am a novice at this game. As far as restoration the blade is 19" long, can someone please give me an approximation as to cost for such a service? It does appear to have a nice hamon under all those "scratches"! Again thank you all very much, Tom
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Hi all, I'm a relatively new member and am hoping the members here might be able to help me. I recently picked up this sword that was sitting in a basement for many years, and as you can see in the pictures has condition issues. Can someone please help with the age and translation of the tang and saya? Also it it worth restoration? I will be extremely grateful for any comments and advice. Thank you all very much, Tom
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Thank you very much gentlemen, yes, I guess it very well could be a cadet sword as it is small. I'll definitely look into the possibility of making a replacement screw. Thanks again, Tom
