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  1. Ray Singer
    Unfortunately did not see Pete at this year's Orlando show.
  2. Ray Singer
    Thank you for the kinds words Michael, and it was great meeting up with you and others from our community at the show. Always happy to look at anyone's swords and share my thoughts, for what they're worth. Hope anyone here feels comfortable reaching out if there's something I can help with at future events... Best regards, Ray PS. A few photos from the show attached. It was an extreme privilege to have had Chris Leung in attendance this year.
  3. Ray Singer
    Robert send an email to me this morning and I replied back with my thoughts.
  4. Ray Singer
    Looks like Seki ju Kunihiro.
  5. Ray Singer
    Yes, a Seki blade. Noshu ju Kojima Kanenori.
  6. Ray Singer
    This was a very nice sword, I like Tameyasu work. My congratulations to the new owner.
  7. Ray Singer
    This thread will be of interest. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/23725-kubikiri-korner/
  8. Ray Singer
    The discovery of an authentic, signed Umetada Myoju tanto would be a truly remarkable find. He was considered to be one of the most important figures in Japanese sword history, from any time period. It is unfortunately not likely though that this one is authentic.
  9. Ray Singer
    The smith's name is Yoshiyuki. 義行
  10. Ray Singer
    Strongly agree. The workmanship is exceptional and reflects that he was gifted smith. Amazing that there are so few examples of his work. Reminds me of Yoshihara Kuninobu, I have only seen or heard of two examples of his work in 25 years, and both were incredible pieces. Perhaps Akitaka efforts were primarily to support more senior smiths within the Akihide group, and that is why his mei are so rare to see. I imagine there might be Akihide out there that show his hand.
  11. Ray Singer
    小山河内大掾源義__
  12. Ray Singer
    Koyama Kawachi Daijo Minamoto Yoshi___ (remainder of mei is missing).
  13. Ray Singer
    As mentioned in the gunto thread, I recently bought a gendaito for myself, made by Akitaka. I had some time to study and photograph it this evening, and he was an amazingly talented smith. Aside from mine and the sword sold by Moses I have not seen another example. I'm hoping with this thread that someone can point me to additional examples of his work. Best regards, Ray
  14. Ray Singer
    Collection still available.
  15. Ray Singer
    Shinkoku sale completed off FB.
  16. Ray Singer
    It may be good to see if Markus Sesko can provide more information on the sword that Moriyama-san mentioned above. The story and information may be in his archives. https://markussesko.com/
  17. Ray Singer
    Additional thought, the valleys between each gonome have a squarish feel. Something like Kanefusa. You can see something similar in this photo (credit: yuhindo.com)
  18. Ray Singer
    Taken into Photoshop I see a very regular and tall gonome hamon with a togari feel. My guess is Muromachi Mino.
  19. Ray Singer
    Kencho is the nickname for the Kanenaga who worked in Nambokucho as part of the So-Den Bizen group. A student under Chogi.
  20. Ray Singer
    Someone probably thought it was an authentic Kencho. Plus, they may have thought it had an actual nagasa of 34+" (rather than that being the overall length).
  21. Ray Singer

    Rabbits

    Ray Singer replied to Vermithrax16's topic in Tosogu

    https://www.aoijapan.com/img/sword/2018/18517koshirae.jpg
  22. Ray Singer
    And here is one made one month before yours. He was an excellent smith. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/26782-minamoto-morinobu-gendaito-in-gunto-koshirae/
  23. Ray Singer
    Minamoto Morinobu. Please see below for an example which was made just one month after yours. https://japanesesword.com/archived-pages/2017/8/5/morinobu-katanaoshigata-used-in-sloughs-book-of-showa-smiths
  24. Ray Singer
    Hi Bryce, as Bruce said above these are assembly numbers. All pieces of a gunto koshirae would (if original and unmodified) show the same numbers throughout all components). Best regards, Ray
  25. Ray Singer
    Thank you Jeremiah! The Shinkoku sold off Facebook (one week, pending payment). All others still available...
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