Thekirsh
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Hi all, This one just sold for $5000 US and I was wondering who made it and what is the mei translation ? Simon
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Thanks Stephen, This one has a 27 1/2 cutting edge and I notice is signed on the opposite side? Simon
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No stamp on the nakago, is that good or bad news? Simon
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Thanks Brian, You helped me decide which one of my rusty treasures is about to hit ebay next :D
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Thanks Markus, do you know if he was ranked ? if thats the right term. Simon
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Thanks Stephen, I didnt realise how much infomation was on that site. And thanks for the offer KM.I'm worse at finding a pen or grey lead than decifering a mei so I will skip the rubbing and take the mei as translated. Simon
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Thanks guys,I will do a rubbing tonight. So far I have Kane,Uji and saku. Only six more hints Stephen Simon
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Hi, Can anyone translate this Mei for me please, or point me in the right direction. Thanks Simon
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Final sale price was US $ 6,850 . Now the auctions over maybe all will be revealed?. Simon
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Hi All Just like to ask who the sword in this auction is by and why there is so much interest? although I guess question one will answer question two!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-SWORD-Asian ... dZViewItem Thanks Simon K
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Hi guys, After looking at this ebay auction I have given up trying to work out which smith it is. I would be great to hear someone elses suggestions and more importantly how you came to your decision. Thanks Simon K http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... &rd=1&rd=1
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Hi guys, would like to get some comment on this nakago and a translation if possible? The nakago shape has me thinking and the mei seems a bit weak. thanks Simon
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Thanks Henry, Great site !!!!!! Simon
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Thanks Milt, Mmm be careful, you know how us Aussies hate a challenge!!! Simon
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Hi guys Just wondered what is ment by the term "armor maker "with regards to the tsuba pictured ? Simon
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Thanks guys. Simon
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Thanks Stephen, sounds like good advice to me.Lets see if it stays at a reasonable price ( not likely on Ebay !! ) Since we are talking Kawachi,I have a wak " kawachi no kami kunisada" and would like to find some infomation on the smith.Any ideas? Simon
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When I saw the sword on ebay I guessed it was shinto but had reservations on bidding as I was not sure if the nakago alteration had devalued the blade and therefor asked the question. Eugene, is the auction still going? I didnt put a watch on it due to my reservations. Simon
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I was just wondering about changes made to the nakago. It is well known not to clean,cut,sand or alter the nakago as it will dramatically reduce the value of a piece but what if it has been done as per the photo attatched ? Is it just classed as suri-age or o-surage ? Is its value reduced and to what degree ? Thanks Simon
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Hi Tom Just my opinion but it looks like a bad bad chinese copy. Simon
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Thanks John, I will take your advice and give it a miss,as you said its a pity. Regards Simon
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I was wondering if I could get a few comments on the listing below http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... &rd=1&rd=1 School,age,value? And without boshi around the tip should I even be looking at it ? Thanks Simon
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WoW!!! Thanks for the reply Pete. I never would have guessed how important the tsuba was with regards to balance,a very interesting point. I will have a look for that book too. Cheers Simon
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Hi everyone Just thought I would ask if there are any traditinal standards to the diameter of a tsuba. This might seem a strange question, but is there a standard diameter size of a katana or wakazashi tsuba? For example, what is the smallest size tsuba that can be placed on a large katana (or the biggest tsuba that fits on a wak?) Or does it vary sword to sword? Cheers, Simon
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eBay purchases - thoughts?
Thekirsh replied to Stever's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
Hi all, Stephen as a beginner also I would love to know what you see in the blades above, that tell you they are tired. Are there any specific things to look for? Unfortunatly I would have said " nice blade, just needs a polish " As usual all advice is very welcome Thanks Simon
