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  1. David Flynn
    Swords were either donated to the Shrine or, the majority, just blessed. The smith would put a dedication to a particular shrine and the Priest would bless it.
  2. David Flynn
    Most "Shrine Swords", weren't made at the particular shrine, rather they are dedications, even if this isn't stated.
  3. David Flynn
    It's only worth, what someone is willing to pay.
  4. David Flynn
    Here's my take. Not all the swords confiscated in Japan, at wars end were destroyed and not all swords were surrendered. So, these swords were already in Japan as opposed to imports.
  5. David Flynn
    As far as I know, it's a dedication to the Shrine, by the smith, not the owner.
  6. David Flynn
    I have seen a few of these swords. Brought back from the surrenders in Indonesia. Sukano was allied with the Japanese through their occupation. The Japanese in turn, trained Sukanos troops. Part of this, was to emulate the Japanese and so these swords came about.
  7. David Flynn
    I think it's from Indonesia.
  8. David Flynn
    Bruce, you do realise David Hofline isn't a trained Togishi?
  9. David Flynn
    Bruce, I don't believe swords with the two mekugi ana, are remounts. I've seen too many many and most are in type 98s. My guess is that, the smith puts the original hole and the koshirae maker adds the second.
  10. David Flynn
    I have nothing more substantial than what I have been told and that is, either began in 1938, or standardised, in 1938?
  11. David Flynn
    I was led to believe that, the civilian mounted Showa to, were for Public servents serving in occupied areas.
  12. David Flynn
    Blade, No.1
  13. David Flynn
    Bruce I don't know where you obtained these figures? Are these figures just for Japan? Or have all the surrenders been taken into account?
  14. David Flynn
    As Ian has said, many families use the same mon. I discovered this many years ago, so now I don't even bother. Unless the sword has a surrender tag, or other direct links to a family, all is speculation.
  15. David Flynn
    Is the smith, Seki Kaneyoshi?
  16. David Flynn
    Unsigned Gendaito, circa 1940 and not remounted. Hence, the different size holes.
  17. David Flynn
    Chris S, I've looked over these photos many times, where did you see the Chikei? Do you mean Ashi?
  18. David Flynn
    I have a few Stephen, I have a nice munetada, clean blade and good Koshirae. I believe this one is the best value US$2250.
  19. David Flynn
    I have about 20 swords for sale, plus fittings and Koshirae. The swords range from, Koto through to Gendai.
  20. David Flynn
    No, he will be at the Sydney knife show, the week before.
  21. David Flynn
    Most Gunto, that are in a poor state, usually comes from post War neglect. So, as long as it's done properly, I would certainaly prefer a restored Gunto, to one falling apart.
  22. David Flynn
    Unless the numbers are mis-matched, it doesn't bother me if it's "Restored" . To me, it's just the equivilent of fiield repairs. And it certainly doesn't bother me if the Tsuka has been professionally wrapped. But then again, I don't collect for the Koshirae I collect for the blade.
  23. David Flynn
    Hi, I hope plenty of Aussies will come and see me there.
  24. David Flynn
    Bruce is right, it's a good time to buy.
  25. David Flynn
    I didn't say that Trump was directly responsible for the sword market. I said he was responsible for the World Market, of which swords belong.
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