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  1. Ah, so sorry. It was the gold (brass) high lights that you pointed out. Those are probably painted? on. Yes Brian, it is very much likely to be cast with some hands on? work on it. Is it made to dupe the market, or more like a souvenir... I try not to defend it, but find it interesting that I and others can understand the details that says "it is a fake" . When you say every sign, then what is the signs? Overall feeling? Best Björn
  2. I took a new photo of the peach, While I was at it, I took a few photos of the rim of the tsuba. There are some very tiny traces of file marks. Here on the feathers that go around the rim, and on the "plain" side of the rim. This is 40x so it is not something I can see with my bare eyes.
  3. First, thank you for commenting! I value it greatly. Hi, no sorry that is a reflection on the peach. I will take another one I have now done a small test with a non acid paint remover. I have added a small drop on a part of the tsuba, and waited 10-15 min as instructed on the product. Then cleaned with 75% EtoH. To the left (original), then moving to the right addition of paint remover, then clean with EtOH, and then clean with water and dry. There was no "paint" removed. See if I will try on the gold highlights also... Best Björn
  4. The internet is a treasure cove of information. I believe that the Christie 2005 may be the same as Bonhams (left). Christies photo (to the right) quality can be discussed. Base metal is unknown to me... <
  5. The tsuba to the left is the one I found on Pinterest, the middle and the right is from Bonhams.
  6. Hi, I think the brassy colors are probably artifacts from taking the photo, and some shine may be from my hand. I will see if I can take a few more. If my heart can take it, I will also try to swab a little of non-acid paint remover on a spot of the tsuba. I will update later. After placing the tsubas found online next to each other and comparing to mine, I am pretty convinced that the one sold at Christies is the one that I have. Bonhams has quite good quality of there photos, I give them 5 stars. For the nagako-ana, I compare now the three tsubas I have found. I removed my photo, since it is the same as Christies. The left one is Bonhams, then mine (Christies), and to the right is the one found on Pinterest. I am a bit on the side that if cast the nagako was cut out later. <
  7. Hello, great answers. Where does the base metal show through, since I do not see it. What is it in the nakago-ana that tell you it is a cast? -Björn
  8. Hello, I was reading and like my father that saw a pelé football card on the antique road show, I like him I thought dont I have one similar item like this. Then no bug, it could be a fake. So then this is an excellent opportunity to scrutinize this tsuba a bit closer, instead of bad photos/pictures of the net. So I took two new bad photos with my phone camera. So now, please let me know what you want to look closer at and what details tell whether this is a fake or not. This might be a good learning tool for me and others to spot fakes or not. After a bit searching on the net I found two others that are similar to the one I have and the one on Bonhams. One was sold at Christies https://www.christie...m/en/lot/lot-5316579. The other on Pinterest https://www.pinteres.../179510735125414896/ Here is mine... I do not believe it is iron, or a copper alloy. I think I read somewhere about zink alloy as a material for tsuba. Then I also have a small digital microscope... The nagako hitsu ana looks to been saw out... The Mei looks at least that someone did it. Rooster head one of the peaches Let me know what you think, what you want to look more closely at? Best Björn
  9. For advice, please add photos in the nihonto section then you may get an opinion if there is any value to have it restored professionaly by a togishi. Otherwise just let it be. There is advice on the board to relatively safely treat a rusty sword or pass it on. My 5 cents
  10. Oei bizen tanto is tempting, from photo. Price point unknown for yasumitsu compared to the other two Oei bizen smiths. https://www.bonhams....333-1573-circa-1400/ Omiya bizen, I honest dont know about this one. It doesnt feel great but there is something that interest me. New polish or better photo... Is it really from the Omiya school? Someone please educate me about this one! Price point on the border.... https://www.bonhams....3-1573-16th-century/
  11. Thank you all for the great answers. I am again amazed and very grateful that forum members use their valuable time to answer and give insight into a not-so-detailed question. I learn every day thanks to you all! Best Björn
  12. AOI presented this tachi today, and I oogled over the price 350000 yen - 2300 USD including shirasaya including TH papers. 1300th blade... https://www.aoijapan...kenconsignment-sale/ Anyone explain to me why this sword price is so low? What am I not seeing here? -Björn
  13. Similar to the first menuki. Biting on a bag (I think), there is a rope that is tying the bag together, not easily seen.
  14. Chinese, the tang really lets me down. But for a good price why not.
  15. https://www.aoijapan.com/tsubamumeiunsigned-30/
  16. Strange that the photos did not attach. Hard to say anything without data Here they are again ^^
  17. Hi everyone, I am trying to get more information of this bizen bowl. I purchased it in Okayama in a antique shop for about 10 years ago. I am wondering if anyone has any guess on age? if it is possible tea ceremony type of bowl? Anyone recognize the artist? Dimensions are ~8 cm in height, 21 cm in diameter (upper part). Any clues or guesses is welcomed also
  18. Hi Everyone, So I bought an old blade (waki) a few years ago that came with a wood saya in a leather gunto combat sheat. Blade has been polished and a new shirasaya is being made together with a tsunagi of the blade. I am thinking of restoring the gunto having the tsunagi there. The blade and gunto came of Australia, so it is possible it is from the pacific part of the war. The wooden saya is not in is best condition, and I am thinking it can be dismantled, cleaned and put back again with new lacquer for the saya and new horn details made. I am missing the tsuka, menuki, tsuba, etc... Now, I am speculating here and I think that the saya is older than the war and was repurposed for the young lad´s war effort. I think I read that later in the war, gunto swords could be in non arsenal fittings. Would it then be wrong to make a new tsuka with plain iron FK set (shirasaya maker had this set as an option, see photo)? For me, it feels right to the plain wooden saya and possible two mismatched menukis. I also need to find a replacement for the metal ring hanger? in the saya or try to make a new one, anyone has any ideas for this. Then also there should be a leather safety strap to secure the blade to the saya. Also tsuba options (plain iron?) So I need recommendations, feedback, help to not make a frankenstein, help to get it right All the best Björn
  19. My 50 cents, take your time. Understand what you have, ask (show) to experts and get their opinion. Possible start with making a shirasaya and tsunagi and restore the koshirae. Sorry for all the mispelled words. If it was part of my history then I would restore it and depending on the blade polish it or alternative leave it as it is and stop any rust. -Björn
  20. Out of topic but I have never seen fur before? Bear Fur? Is there a story to this, special area in Japan where it was common or is it for specific occasions? Or just for fancy... Im a bit clueless here 😁
  21. Cool, I have lived in Okayama for a few years. So dont forget to visit Kora-kuen. The local train from Okayama station to bizen takes 30-45 min. So I would go to bizen in the morning, sword museum and then pottery and lunch. Then continue to Himeji, look at the fantastic castle there. Might be a que there but this time a year it may be short. Then take the shikansen from Himeji back to Okayama. There is a very good (if still there) grandmother and son sushi restaurang close to the sport park in Okayama (10-15 min walk from the station)... Or go for a Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki 👍. Ahh now I want go back to Japan 😰
  22. Get a railway pass! 1 week is short so plan well ahead, Tokyo is large so you could easily spend a lot of time there. 2-3 days in Osaka as a base camp. From there 1 day in Kyoto, 1 day in Nara and 1 day in Himeji and bizen. If going to bizen dont forget to visit bizen pottery in the same town. Or maybe skip Nara and stay all the time in Kyoto. VIsit Spas (natural spring water) baths. There are both day (cheap) and overnight options. There is a lot of good food, so dont be afraid to try different stuff. Osaka has a great vibe, almost better then Tokyo
  23. I think Rivkin has got it right here. 200-700 USD. I was for a long time tempted to buy this one. https://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/tsuba-%26-kodogu/q237-fine-shakudo-nanako-tsuba-over-run-dragons Compare it with yours. Great find! Best Björn
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