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Hi Jason Where are you located in Ireland? Regards Ken

Hi Jason, I am in Ireland and generally buy in auction houses/private sales as it is a lot simpler all told, I am not too interested in certificates etc. though as I just buy what i like. Look at my previous posts and you will see what i have picked up Regards, Ken

Hi All all I had to go on was the pictures supplied by auctioneer so I pulled out early, what do you think, should I have kept going or not. Thanks Ken https://www.easylive...ion-of-mil-lot-1007/

Off to a new years party but will put up better pics tomorrow, thanks ken

Hi All, any chance you can make out signature on this tsuba I just got? Much appreciated , ken

Sorry I don't understand what you mean by this statement It wants to be shinto, maybe shinshinto Sukesada. Is this a good school to have a sword from Thanks Ken

Hi, a friend just did a trade for this, any info on the sword welcome, pictures terrible I know and i have asked for more. Regards ken

Thanks all for your help Ken

Hi, can anyone read what this says, it is ion a bronze belonging to a friend, cheers ken

I bought the items so I will have better pics soon, thanks for help so far

Hi, the character is written on the shaft of these and I am wondering of these are spears as I don't recognise the shape, thanks. Ken

Hi, can anyone tell me if this is a Japanese character Thanks in advance. Ken

Hi All Not sure if any information can be gleaned from the attached pictures of a sword my friend just purchased All I can say is Satsuma 1870 wrapping and the blade is quite straight, anything else anyone can say? These are the pics he sent but I can ask for more, Thanks in advance. Ken

Hi, see this thread re my efforts at removing screw in peg Regards Ken

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