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  1. David Flynn
    I have a Sukekane Katana with TH. From the limited photo's I've seen of the Hamon, it looks very similar to mine. I'd go, that it's probably Shoshin. However, the only way to make certain is Shinsa. Until then, every opinion (including mine) is hypothetical.
  2. David Flynn
    Yes they are. In Japan, Gendaito are called Showato and Showato are called Gunto.
  3. David Flynn
    Gendaito are Nihonto. For that matter, so are Showato.
  4. David Flynn
    Some Smiths, made Gendaito and Showato.
  5. David Flynn
    The photo's aren't good enough to make a decent opinion. However, it appears to be oil tempered.
  6. David Flynn
    jean, generally cleaning a nakago is taboo. However, on a Gendaito, it's not that dramatic and shouldn't detract too much.
  7. David Flynn
    How about some more photo's then, including the Nakago.
  8. David Flynn
    Sanbon Sugi. I think you'll find that, the hamon is etched.
  9. David Flynn
    Psycho.
  10. David Flynn
    Same name as me, but spelt differently.
  11. David Flynn
    I have this Hizen gendaito . I can get Hizen Kuni Something Mitsu. Can't get the something kanji. Thanks.
  12. David Flynn

    Ninja Kantei

    David Flynn replied to Rivkin's topic in Nihonto

    Rai.
  13. David Flynn
    Even though cleaning tangs is a no no, it's never the end of the world. Yes it does detract and on Mumei can be devastating (harder to determine age). If the sword is signed and the workmanship is commensurate, then it's not too detrimental.
  14. David Flynn
    This is Torii Zori not Koshizori.
  15. David Flynn
    Interestingly, this sword wasn't made directly for Wilhelm 11 rather it was presented to him, whilst in the Netherlands, in 1921.
  16. David Flynn
    Ikkansai Shigetsugu, also was commissioned to make a sword for Hitler. Clive Sinclair, is now the owner after being in the Han Biong Song collection.
  17. David Flynn
    Looks like Mino den, to me. Any better photo's?
  18. David Flynn
    I believe Paul Martin, is doing a book on Kokuho.
  19. David Flynn
    Nice sword. I think, the smith does the first ana and then If the Koshirae maker doesn't like the position, he adds a second one to make the Koshirae fit.
  20. David Flynn
    1000000 Mexican Peso's
  21. David Flynn
    Unfortunately, it's a depressed market.
  22. David Flynn
    The hamon looks like a Showato.
  23. David Flynn

    Japanese Sword

    David Flynn replied to Hal's topic in Nihonto

    Hard to tell with the condition, however, I have a feeling this is a Shinshinto, trying to look Koto. The overall sugarta doesn't look right to me, to be Osuriage. Also, the hole appear to be drilled. I have seen a few of this type of sword.
  24. David Flynn
    I don't think the appraiser knows much. I don't think he can tell the difference between Yamashiro, Yamato and Mino.
  25. David Flynn

    Japanese Sword

    David Flynn replied to Hal's topic in Nihonto

    G'day Hal, Where in Oz are you? I'm in Sydney if I can help.
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