David Flynn

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WW2 Utility piece.

Michael, I don't believe that is actually a Tachi. It's a type 94 with silvered fittings but someone has added the Saya ito to make look like a Tachi. The biggest giveaway is, The pierced Tsuba. If it was a Tachi, it would have a Tachi Tsuba.

the Tsuba directly above my post and under yours.

The hole in the Saya, is for a retention clip. The Tsuba doesn't go with this sword.

The Tsuba, looks like a Chinese repro.

Quick guess: Shinshinto - early Gendai.

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I have a Kaifu Katana with Sasa no Tsuyu with hozon kanteisho.

I believe Atsuo San is genuine. I've bought 2 swords from him at the DTI. I'm led to believe Tsurita San is not allowed to attend. Also, the way he does his photo's tends to cover some imperfections. Saying that, I have bought from Aoi Art, but not from photo's. Once one is getting into the more expensive area of collecting, one can't go past holding the sword in ones hand. If the dealer guarantees the ability to return (without a re-stocking fee) and post isn't a problem, then buying from photo's isn't so bad. Now, also one must really know what one is looking at.

Hi, if your interested and would like more, better photo's, please message me with your email address.

Hi Trystan, if you send me your email address, I can send you photo's of them all. I tried to put it on here but for some reason it says they are too big to load.

I have 3 Generals Tassels for sale. All in excellent condition. 1, Standard pattern. 1 special pattern and 1 early (long) pattern Unfortunately I haven't been able to upload no.3 However, feel free to message me for additional photos. US$2500each or US$6500 for all three.

Don't forget, the Japanese made copies of all periods. This is one of the Nihonto Minefields.

signed Katana mei.

Late Muramachi Mino, Kanenobu?

When Tsurata says "Sword was polished", it means he polished it. Otherwise, he says, "sword was professionally polished".

Unfortunately, it's suriage, with the last couple of Kanji missing. But it has a hozon paper.

I have a Shodai Hojoji Masahiro Katana. He was a contemporary of Kotetsu. In kantei, he has been mistaken for Kotetsu.

Bryce, as this Tanto is dated 1943, I would assume it's Dai Saku, Dai Mei. Sadakatsu died in Dec. 1943 and I'm led to believe he wasn't well for quite awhile before he passed.

I have noticed from Face Book, that Markus is involved with another project at present. So, I was wondering if and when this book will ever be completed? I believe it's time to cancel this project and return the funds.

Also, this is a full Signature Emura.

John, that's not fumbari. It's just tapering. When you see actual Fumbari, you will see the difference.

From what I've noticed, Sadakatsu, used Ayasugi, Itame and Masame. I believe the use of Masamune den, just means Soshu, and just an advertising ploy. Also, Masame, is usually used with Yamato den.

Actually, viewing swords and reading the books should be done together. Unfortunately, unless one has access to many, many swords, it's very hard to learn. Ideally, having a mentor is the way to go.