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drb 1643

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  1. Hi Bruce, here are some pictures of my NCR. I believe the smith is Kanemichi. Thanks Tom
  2. Thank you all very much. I sincerely appreciate all your help. Tom
  3. Thank you very much gentlemen! Am I correct with a May 1937 date? Also since there is no star stamp is this still considered a gendaito? Tom
  4. Hi all, here is another mei I’m hoping for help from the membership in translating. Thank you all in advance, Tom
  5. Thank you very much David, that helps me a lot. With out the star stamp is this still considered a Gendaito? Tom
  6. Can someone please point me in the right direction on information about this smith? I cannot find any mention of him anywhere. Thank you all very much, Tom
  7. Thank you very much Dr. Shuttleworth. I sincerely appreciate your fast response! Tom
  8. Hi all a friend of mine was given this sword by his great uncle who was in the US army pacific theater. I’m hoping the members here can help me with this translation. Thank you all very much, Tom
  9. Thanks guys! Yes, it was the full Monty-not inexpensive! Moses refinished the original habaki and made the shirasaya. You get what you pay for, I definitely would use him again. Tom
  10. Nihonto Antiques- Moses Becerra Tom
  11. Hi all, Here is the sword back from polishing. I'm very happy with the way it turned out! If the moderators can move this to a more appropriate section please do so. Thank you, Tom
  12. Thank you very much Chris, I feel a little better now! I guess the smiths "hand cut" some of the mons so there is a little variation? Tom
  13. Yes Dave, I also noticed the kikusui was hand cut. This sword was in a collection since the mid 80’s that I know for sure. I sure hope they weren’t faking Minatogawa’s back then. Tom
  14. Here are some pictures of my Minatogawa. It has a lacquer scabbard and canvas tsuka covering instead of same. Any comments are welcome. Thank you all in advance. Tom
  15. So I’m guessing from the responses that this was also a “fake”. Tom
  16. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-WWll-Naval-officers-sword-Minatogawa-Masataka-kikusui-mon-tassel/352542235258 I'm thinking this one was legit but would like to hear from the experts. Thank you very much, Tom
  17. Thank you very much Vajo. I thought it was but just wanted confirmation. Tom
  18. Is this eBay Minatogawa also a gimei? Item #143035887467 https://www.ebay.com/itm/143035887467 Thank you all for your insight. Tom
  19. Thank you very much Vajo for responding. Tom
  20. So is the consensus that this is a "fake" Minatogawa sword? I'm sorry but I'm not fully understanding this thread. Tom
  21. Thanks guys for the confirmation! Tom
  22. Hi all, I'm looking for help on the date on this tang. I think it's January 44 but I'm still not proficient at this. Thank you all in advance, Tom
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