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robinalexander

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  1. Well I like what Stephen said (above all other posts). Martin, you asked can this be saved......well hell yeah! Ok, it might have come from the bottom of Yokohama Harbour but, I believe it's a genuine Type 95, aluminium tsuka and probably iron tsuba [maybe earlier brass tsuba?]. The numbers are correct and at the end of the day the Chinese...not even the Indians (not the wild west kind) would put out such an item. And it's unlikely a chinese repro would find itself in this predicament. What's its story? It must have one. As far as I am concerned, this is a piece of history, regardless of condition. Yes, its not near a valuable as a 'normally used' 95 but it has had a life and it should still have a life from now on. In this case its about WW2 history and memorabilia, its not about nihonto. Please don't try and "do it up" or replace parts. It's just not worth it but more importantly, you would be destroying the soul of this sword. It is what it is, so preserve it by all means but , don't try to refurbish it. I would be happy to own it. Rob
  2. Nice blade Ron.... I have one of those......its odd ........I have a number of 'clasped hand' sarutes and often wondered about this one ...back to topic.
  3. Ok, got it Piers. But I liked the accompanying symbolism of herons all the same. Nice. What did herons symbolize in Japanese art? In Japanese culture, herons are valued for being birds who can move across three elements, making them divine creatures. They are most prevalent in woodblock prints, drawing upon the “kacho-e” technique.
  4. I'm working on Japanese Heron but I'll get back to you.
  5. Beak looks too long for Cormorant ....working on it.
  6. Another separate sarute barrel from a Type 94 for posterity (NMB photo)
  7. 94's usually have a separate/stand alone sarute barrel and can have a pinned kabutogane
  8. Hi Darrel,  

     

    I thought I had heard of Lindisfarne before (apart from the band) but a quick google search pulled up a Viking connection that probably wasnt that good... just jokin...have a good xmas. :)

    Rob

     

    The devastating Viking attack on the church of St Cuthbert in 793 sent a shockwave through Europe. But a Christian community at Lindisfarne survived, and recorded the event on the famous ‘Domesday stone’.

  9. Dan Sofe Auction appears to be a serial offender. The pic of the fake copper below (blade #14458) was 'challenged' on a number of points earlier this year. Its on our Fake 95 thread. SOFE's response was .... Hello Rob, We have consulted several specialist in the field and they all confirmed the sword was authentic. Best regards
  10. Hello Jeremy, I have only sent a 95 Saya to the US with no probs. Have also received a few from US without any issue and two labelled "Barbeque Cutlery". You could consider 'breaking' the sword down so as to reduce the overall length and then just send via AustPost Just pack it securely and that's easy these days with hard cylinders and bubble wrap (keep it tight!) I have received one from Japan, disassembled, because of a similar issue but it was longer than your average bear. Well packaged, all good. Rob
  11. Grey's got it ....the only variation I use is to simply lay the blade (with habaki) on a thick towel(s) and use wood and a small hammer, we call them 'tack' hammers. So no need to clamp. I find that very small but sharp hits, loosen everything I have had to deal with. Basically using the weight of the blade itself as the resistance.
  12. I will put my larger UV torch on the list to bring over next trip. If mystery is not solved by then (don't make it too fast...I'm enjoying this!)
  13. John I really have no idea but would ultraviolet yield anything else?
  14. Wow ...you guys must have x-ray vision! .....'looking' fwd to your next installment because I certainly cant see anything on the bag
  15. Paul, If your measurement (second picture) of the nagasa is correct at 23 5/8 inches which is 60.0075 cm ..... to me, it would make it a katana not a wakizashi (30 to 60 cms). Although I accept there may be differing or more correct definitions of blade length for katana/wakizashi and if that is the case, hopefully someone will chime in. In any event from what I see, this really is border line, therefore it would be important to include the exact nagasa measurement in your advertisement so any prospective buyer was well aware of the actual blade length and could draw their own conclusions. But it is in Type 98 mounts and a nice WW2 package ... could you post any clearer close pics of the nakago/tang (both sides)? Rob
  16. Hi John, Wakizashi's were made during WW2 but very rare....see attached thread
  17. Slightly off topic Kyle but I couldn't help posting this example of Fuji Moon once more... the best I have seen. Courtesy of one of Brian's @Brian posts a few years ago (tks)
  18. Well mate, what a great question, that I wished you hadn't asked . My rationale - Considering the couple of mentions from other members on the thread I thought I would blow the picture up on the computer because I really couldnt see what they were referring to either. Then I saw exactly what Christian @DoTanuki yokai posted above. Like Christian, I am no expert on Fuji moons but, to me this looks rather nice even though the moon is way off to the right (possibly over the Asagiri Plains - see pic below ) than typically right over Fuji-san. Maybe a 'poor man's' fuji moon but I could love it all the same. Ya think, too much artistic licence or just too much time on my hands?
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