David Flynn
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Interesting stamped gunto I’m thinking about purchasing.
David Flynn replied to Jon's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Wilf, I saw one identical to this (maybe) for sale in Japan at the DTI, a few years ago. It was still in it's original box and never mounted. The price was 3.5 million yen.
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Michael, the Koshizori you mention is for Kamakura period Koshizori. As time went on, the Koshizori became more and more shallow. To check if it's Tori or Koshi, run a string (or whatever) line from the Nakago Jiri to the tip of the Kissaki. This will tell you where the deepest point is. It will also show up Koshizori. Also, this was truly O Suriage, then the Koshi, would be gone.
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I have a feeling that, this could be a Shinshinto copy. I have come to this opinion because, 1. the Hada. 2. the Sugata. and 3. the placement of the Mekugi ana ( which also appear to be drilled).
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Brian, traditionally made swords, were produced to the very end of the war. Admittedly, they became fewer and fewer. I have seen some very good swords made in 1945.
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it looks like the shinogi has been rounded and the yokote is gone. Unless this is dirt cheap, I would pass. Sooner or later, when you realise what a decently polished sword looks like, you will become frustrated with it. Kanehisa is a good smith. However, this really does need a professional polish, which even in America would cost a couple of K. I would consider, is the sword worth the cost of the restoration? If not I would definitely pass.
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May I suggest you look at some other Threads, to see what kind of photo's are needed.
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Is there any provenance with it, besides the story of how it was traded?
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Victorian by name, Victorian by nature.
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Japanese Wakizashi authentication issue
David Flynn replied to Vlad8405's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
From the shape, I'd be looking around the 1660s. -
WW2 Military Sword - Please assist in identifying
David Flynn replied to Arty A's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Nakago (Tang) is upside down and hard to read. I think it could be Ido Hidetoshi. -
Please help identifying/dating this unsigned wakizashi
David Flynn replied to vitamin's topic in Nihonto
Not Fukure (Blisters). These are Ware. -
Signed, Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku Kore. Dated Spring, 1941
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KANETSUNE Tsubaki (Camellia) Oil | eBay
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Never use Renaissance wax on a blade. Also, Neverdul won't remove the gunk. Alcohol (Isopropyl) will remove it.
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I don't think one could call this as having an O Kissaki. In my opinion, it would still be classed as, Chu Kissaki.
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This thread has more legs than a Centipede.
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I had the same argument with Chris Bowen, on this forum. Chris claimed he had never seen a good Emura. I said I had seen some very nice ones, including one which I owned. After some to and froing , Chris concluded the all swords should be judged on their own merit.
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Michael, a bit rude. It was just my opinion.
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Like Kirill, I at first thought Kanbun. However, I don't think it's a Shinto Mino Hamon. To me, it looks like a Shinshinto copy of a Margaroku.
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This is not the same Masafusa as shown from the page of Slough. This one is a Seki Showato , also the signature is different. Shoda Masafusa made Gendaito.
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The sword is Nijimei, 2 character signature, Kanenori. Kanenori, made both Gendaito and Showato.
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My opinion is that, this is a Showa Period sword. The Yasurimei, is still very prominent. As for the made in Japan stamp, probably sold post war and was added by a dealer. Maybe for some legal reason.
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Until someone will guarantee the money, it will never get off the ground. I seriously doubt, that you will get the guarantee of 300 pieces without listing the Shinsa first. But hey, we can live in hope.
