David Flynn

Going by the condition of the Nakago and the Yasurime, my guess is 20c Seki.

Muramachi Mino, Kanetsune.

Yes.

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.

Chinese copy (Fake).

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.

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.

May be seen on some Mino blades.

It's signed Kanemune. He made both traditional and non traditional swords. This one is non traditional (Showato).

G'day Gunther, can you speak Strine?

Japan also, made some Sabre's for the Australian Light Horse, in WW1. These Sabre's have become as rare as hens teeth.

There were two generations of Kanenobu. Father and Son.

Yoshitada, 1945.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The middle one is in Soshu script. Many smiths used both types.

Someone, I believe said earlier, the Lack of Disposable Income, amongst the younger generations. (Scenario) if I can't afford a Japanese sword, why would I bother to study them? Also, I came into the hobby later than most of my contemporaries, but still managed to find some that were in hiding. Those days, with the passing of the 2nd WW veterans, finding brought backs is virtually gone. I also found that the searching for brought backs, led me to increase my knowledge (one needs to know what one is looking at). I do feel, that a major part in collecting has now passed.

I think from now on, Americans would be better off buying swords from reputable dealers and sword shows in the US. International trade has now become a quagmire.

I was told, the de-registration period, has been increased to 4wks. Anyone able to elaborate on this?

If in fact, the Boshi does run off, this blade can't get papers, so not worth buying.

Looking at the photos, it looks like the Boshi runs off.

Sugata, could be Momoyama.

These are presentation swords, from the early Showa Period. Most came with Showa To, however, I have seen one with a Gendaito.