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  1. David Flynn
    Just dead rust.
  2. David Flynn
    Probably just depended on his mood, or who it was made for.
  3. David Flynn
    Seki, is a town within Noshu(modern day Gifu). So, it really doesn't matter which one is used. Don't forget they also used Noshu Seki Ju.
  4. David Flynn
    Japanese Forces carried swords, not only for symbology but to be used as actual weapons. All vanquished militaries surrender their arms. Most are usually destroyed (hence photos of Japanese swords being destroyed). The rest then are usually dispersed in some way by the Victors. So, at the end of WW2, when Japan surrendered, I would say all weapons collected, are spoils.
  5. David Flynn
    Sorry, but it's a Chinese Fake.
  6. David Flynn
    Kyu Gunto, signed Gassan Sadakazu.
  7. David Flynn
    Unfortunately, this is a very bad Repro (fake).
  8. David Flynn
    Here's another give away. Tadayoshi swords are signed Tachi Mei (except Waks).
  9. David Flynn
    Going by the condition of the Nakago and the Yasurime, my guess is 20c Seki.
  10. David Flynn
    Muramachi Mino, Kanetsune.
  11. David Flynn
    Yes.
  12. David Flynn
    I know of a "GO" that was bought off another collector and was in Shingunto mounts. It was O'suriage. The NTHK, gave it as Shinto, however with decent polish, the NBTHK, gave it Go.
  13. David Flynn
    Chinese copy (Fake).
  14. David Flynn
    I have two sons. Both have stated that upon my demise, the swords will be sold and the money received, split evenly. I like Dee, don't see these as "Spiritual Items", I do see them as Weapons and Art. As much in my mind, I would like them to go to a good home, realistically, unless I manage to move them along before hand, I'll not have a say in the matter.
  15. David Flynn
    Steve, may I suggest you acquire the book, Craft of the Japanese sword. What you appear to be lacking is, the ability to "Look into a Sword". Learn what features are desirable in each tradition. On the sword above, looks Shinto to me and of not very high quality.
  16. David Flynn
    May be seen on some Mino blades.
  17. David Flynn
    It's signed Kanemune. He made both traditional and non traditional swords. This one is non traditional (Showato).
  18. David Flynn
    G'day Gunther, can you speak Strine?
  19. David Flynn
    Japan also, made some Sabre's for the Australian Light Horse, in WW1. These Sabre's have become as rare as hens teeth.
  20. David Flynn
    There were two generations of Kanenobu. Father and Son.
  21. David Flynn
    Yoshitada, 1945.
  22. David Flynn
    Bryce accepted by whom? As far as I know, if a sword soc. is convinced it's Daisaku, they will either knock it back or paper it as Daisaku. Why not use "Probably" instead?
  23. David Flynn
    Bryce, the Oshigata Jacques supplied and you claim to be Daisaku, is it papered? If so, is it papered Daisaku? If not please stop claiming some swords are Daisaku. The Daisaku argument has been going on for Millenia. I have had this argument with Chris Bowen, over Shigetsugu swords. Most collectors I've met over time, will guess certain late produced swords of a smith, with known students are Daisaku, however, unless the Sword Socs. paper as Daisaku, one must accept them as Shoshin.
  24. David Flynn
    Alex, collecting in Oz isn't what it used to be. There are now only small groups of collectors or individuals. The small groups are getting smaller. Sydney used to have a vibrant scene, it's now dead.
  25. David Flynn
    I feel with the downturn of Postal Services, importing now, is becoming very expensive. When one sees a sword that one wants to buy now, how much does the importing restrictions come into consideration? Personally at present, I'm very loathe to sell internationally. I have some very good swords I would like to sell, however, the way the international market is at present, I'm not bothering.
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