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David Flynn

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  1. 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. Most "Shrine Swords", weren't made at the particular shrine, rather they are dedications, even if this isn't stated.
  3. It's only worth, what someone is willing to pay.
  4. 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. As far as I know, it's a dedication to the Shrine, by the smith, not the owner.
  6. 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. I think it's from Indonesia.
  8. Bruce, you do realise David Hofline isn't a trained Togishi?
  9. 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. I have nothing more substantial than what I have been told and that is, either began in 1938, or standardised, in 1938?
  11. I was led to believe that, the civilian mounted Showa to, were for Public servents serving in occupied areas.
  12. 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?
  13. 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.
  14. Is the smith, Seki Kaneyoshi?
  15. Unsigned Gendaito, circa 1940 and not remounted. Hence, the different size holes.
  16. Chris S, I've looked over these photos many times, where did you see the Chikei? Do you mean Ashi?
  17. 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.
  18. I have about 20 swords for sale, plus fittings and Koshirae. The swords range from, Koto through to Gendai.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Bruce is right, it's a good time to buy.
  22. 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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