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  1. Generally, yes. 1864-1865 is a representative time period and does not reflect the smith's entire career (he worked more than two years).
  2. I don't see a reason for concern. Sa Yasuchika (Chikuzen - Shinshinto) Credit Markus Sesko for the bio below. YASUCHIKA (安近), Genji (元治, 1864-1865), Chikuzen – “Sa Yasuchika” (左安近), “Chikuzen no Kuni-jū Sa Yasuchika saku” (筑前国住左安近作), “Chikushū-jū Sa Yasuchika saku” (筑州住左安近作)
  3. A Kicho ninteisho. Every sword should be evaluated individually against its certification, however in my personal experience it is the Tokubetsu Kicho ninteisho that are more problematic.
  4. Mei Kunikane (kodai). This means later generation. If it was felt to be gimei, the ninteisho would not have been issued. Best regards, Ray
  5. I received several dozen books today and this includes another Fujishiro with Afu translations. Please message me to discuss further. Best regards, Ray
  6. Not a tachi. Katana-mei: 月山.
  7. Hi, only these seven books remain available. 1. Kanto Zuiroku - $195.00 + shipping 2. Shinshinto Taikan - $375.00 + shipping 3. Gendaito Meisaku Zuikan - $295 + shipping 4. Samurai Revolution - $75.00 + shipping 5: Katana: The Samurai Sword - $15.00 + shipping 6. Japanese sword guards from the Peabody Museum - $40 + shipping 7. Japanese Art Signatures: - $95 + shipping
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  9. I just received two kaigunto. One with a koto blade (which just sold) and the second with an Ishido Teruhide. I will email you details. Best regards, Ray
  10. Last seven books below. 1. Kanto Zuiroku - $195.00 + shipping 2. Shinshinto Taikan - $375.00 + shipping 3. Gendaito Meisaku Zuikan - $295 + shipping 4. Samurai Revolution - $75.00 + shipping 5: Katana: The Samurai Sword - $15.00 + shipping 6. Japanese sword guards from the Peabody Museum - $40 + shipping 7. Japanese Art Signatures: - $95 + shipping
  11. Last seven books below. 1. Kanto Zuiroku - $195.00 + shipping 2. Shinshinto Taikan - $375.00 + shipping 3. Gendaito Meisaku Zuikan - $295 + shipping 4. Samurai Revolution - $75.00 + shipping 5: Katana: The Samurai Sword - $15.00 + shipping 6. Japanese sword guards from the Peabody Museum - $40 + shipping 7. Japanese Art Signatures: - $95 + shipping
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    It is a Shinto wakizashi, from the early part of the Edo period.
  13. Ray Singer

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    It is a type of sword produced during WWII which has some degree of mass production. It is not fully traditionally made. In this case, one difference is that the hamon appears to be have been produced by quenching in oil.
  14. Ray Singer

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    This is an authentic Seki made showato arsenal blade, not traditionally made. It has a Seki arsenal stamp. The mei appears to be Noshu Seki ju Hattori Hasahiro saku.
  15. Ray Singer

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    An authentic antique Japanese sword, with a fake inscription for Inoue Shinkai. If the sword came from an online auction from a dealer in Japan with no papers, unfortunately this is a scenario that often results in purchasing a sword with some prohibitive reason that it is not received kanteisho (authentication papers).
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