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Sorry I forgot.....

Aim and shoot...... // Ashigaru (足軽)

Ask Jan-Erik (Svanis) at NBTHK - Sweden, I think he can help you.

Menpo translation help Hi I would like help with the translation of this signing on a Menpo, other comments are gratefully received. //Robert

Herre is the the picture of the Abumi. What do you say about the signing and maker of these Abumi. They are going up for auction. //Robert

Translation please Kind regards Robert

Sold for 900 US-dollar at auction

Osaka Shinto - Toranba Three connected gunome in front t of the Yokote for Kanesade and for Sukehiro nioiguchi is wider and thicker…. Hope I have a little right......

Look like Sukehiro or Sukeano or Kanesada hamon?

Thanks for the reply. Can it be interpreted as a blacksmith who does not exist? It seems like a it is a sword from Shinto with strange nakako and signature. Am I right?

Need help! This sword is up for auction. Does anyone know anything about the smith - Masachika 正近, and the school Naminohira 波平 in the region of Satsuma 薩摩 and the active period of the smith. I can't find anything??

Thanks for the information I will try to unscrew my Bisen, and oil in the barrel. //Robert

Thanks Jan and Piers I order it at once. What should I do with the barrel? The Bisen breech screw,i have never tried to unscrew it due to rust (5-56 OIL? or) And the barrel have never been cleaned. What to do? // Robert

Hi Piers, I am thinking especially of the Stock which is made of wood and can crack if you do not oil it. Other things when it comes to the barrel, it probably manages without rust, but I'm interested in how you other collectors think about how to care for your Teppo. Of course depending on condition. I have not changed polished or oiled my teppo, I do not think you can touch the Bisen breech screw due to rust, have never tried to unscrew it and the barrel is never cleaned. All suggestions are gratefully received. // Robert

Nice Menpo and Kabuto. It seems to be Mori's family Mon upside down on the fukigaeshi side wing but maybe I'm wrong? // Robert

Hello, How to care for a teppo. Should I oil the parts for longer durability or should I leave it where it is. Want answers on how to take care of a old Japanese teppo. // Robert

Thank you Gary, for sharing this with us. I appreciate it //Robert

Thanks Ray Singer Much appreciated // Robert

Thanks Ray Singer Much appreciated // Robert

Grateful for translation on this Tanto... //Robert

Grateful for translation. What smith can it be..... //Robert

I'm guessing Smith Sunshu Ju Kanesada, Edo period. Sunshu Ju Kanesada was working at Suruga province. The blade looks Koto feeling but I think that it is an Edo Naginata. The shape looks like a combination of shobu zukuri and unokubi zukuri. //Robert

Strange Tsuba A very large tsuba with an unknown motive. What could this be for Tsuba. What can it be made of and what Era can it be from. Grateful for information. //Robert

Interesting! I have tried with magnet but it seems to be made of washi. Grateful if we can find any clan (Mon) that is known in Japan, there were a lot of larger and smaller clans. Thank you for helping me.