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One Cannon and a percussion pistol was the final price and the deal was done. A brown bess bayonet in scabbard was also thrown into the deal. Here are some terrible quick pictures on the phone. I cant get pics right way up apologies about that. and the hamon I just can't capture in the light of our kitchen spotlights. So what have and apologies again for the images

Its all a bit of Fun just including you guys on the dealings and Sam has asked the question I myself am pondering I got 2 brass signal Cannons (30cm barrels, from 1920's or so ) not worth much to me but I got them very cheap at an auction so that is the trade. I would expect to get 400 for the 2 Cannons if in the correct auction but that would realize 300 to me in hand so I guess that is the cost I am paying for the tanto. Which i still think is an OK price Thanks for the interest in my musing of what to do. Regards Ken

I agree Jean, The gamble is if I get them to take off the Tsuka and there is writing on the Nakago and the deal will probably be scuppered or I just take it as is and get to see what is under neath, might be nothing might be something. The sum of the parts shown look to be of good enough quality and the Habaki looks good also, opinions welcome and just seeing what others might do or think Regards Ken

Hi All For those of you who have great memories I am reasonable lucky in pulling interesting items out of the woodwork Well here is my latest find Terrible pictures as per usual from the seller, and it is actually a trade as opposed to purchase. I have 100 euro into the item I am thinking about swapping. So money is coming into it. So what do you think I might have and are there many red flags Handle has not been taken off so no idea as to what is underneath. all I have been told is the blade is sharp and no chips. What do you think Regards to all Ken

I believe here is is I was looking at same a while back https://www.antiques....php?code=as1076a801 It says signed tang but no images Regards Ken

Hi Daniel, I collect Ethnic swords and I think what you have is a nice interesting genuine piece, just not Japanese. When I said Chinese in my previous post I meant an Old Chinese genuine piece, I was going to bid on it myself but purchases some other items before the Shepards auction and changed my mind on bidding. I have an interest in Japanese swords and I presently have 3 swords and 1 Tanto all purchases in Ireland and only 1 at auction, the Tanto. If you look at my previous threads you will see what I have found! Keep well and maybe our paths will cross sometime I sent a PM if you want to reach out . Regards Ken

I would think old Chinese but people who know a whole lot more will chime in soon I like your pictures better than Shepard's and might have bid on it You are in the correct forum to find out what it is either way, Regards Ken

Hi Dan, I saw this at auction in Shepard's and wondered what it is, looking forward to finding out all about it I was guessing Chinese, but not a modern piece. Keep well, Ken, Kildare Based collector

Hi All, I have traded items with Peter and have been very happy with the transaction. After a very friendly Whats app conversation I sent him my item on a trust basis and he sent me his trade items at the same time with no issues at all. A very genuine guy. Welcome to the dealer section Peter. Regards, Ken

Hi all, I am not a collector of Japanese swords (have 4 swords though, maybe i do collect them) but I have been happy to pay the Gold membership for last few years as it is just a small token of appreciation for the knowledge this forum has shared with me. So for anyone who has ever given me information on one of my intended or made purchases my gold membership is for you (but Brian gets the money ) Keep well and I will pay up again next time contribution time comes around as I have acquired a nice tanto on the back of you guys giving me freely invaluable information since my last payment. The response time you guys give would make user support in any other walk of live blush. Regards, Ken

Hi All Were kamisori Razors made by sword blade smiths and if I were to buy this one would it clean up ok and how would/could you clean it. they seem like something that would be nice to add to my collection Also can anyone translate what is on the blade and how old do you think this example is Regards Ken

Thanks John, It sold yesterday for 150 euro, I did not go on it as I have a few other auctions on the books that have more interest in . Regards, Ken

Hi All Sorry for using up all my query questions, I will have to pay gold membership again when my subscription is up Can anyone tell me what this is, apple is in picture for scale, first picture Regards Ken

Link to e bay shows seller has zero feedback and only ever sold one item.