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Thanks for the reply. What can you do if you discover that someone has polished the sword with some chemical and not so bad. Can it be sent for polishing so that it regains its true value or is the sword destroyed? The cost of polishing is, of course, in proportion to the value of the sword. Want more clear pictures of these swords in comparison with ordinary polished swords. // Robert

What does it look like if a sword has been subjected to chemical cleaning of a chemical polish. What are the clearest signs? How can anyone avoid being fooled by it. There are many swords out there at auction companies and many want to sell. // Robert

Ok thank you......... //Robert

I have a Fuchi (縁) & Kashira (頭) from Yoshioka School. It is signed YOSHIOKA BUNGO SUKE. My question is what time and blacksmith it is. The generations of the main line of the school which were entitled to this signature are: 1. 重次 - Shigetsugu (Yoshioka Buzen no Kami, Buzen no Suke) 2. 久次 - Hisatsugu (Shigeyoshi Yoshioka Inaba no Suke) 3. 重長 - Shigenaga (son of Goto Seijo) 4. 重広 - Shigehiro (aka Morotsugu, studied under Yokoya Soyo) 5. 易次 - Yasutsugu 6. 清次 - Kiyotsugu 7. 照次 - Terutsugu (signed his name, aka Teruharu) 8. 寛次 - Hirotsugu 9. 重貞 - Shigesada (signed his name) The Yoshioka School also had a small branch and started with Nagatsugu, which worked in parallel with the second generation Hisatsugu. Various skilled blacksmiths such as Munetsugu, Nobutsugu, Mitsutsugu, Tsunetsugu and others worked during the branch until the Meiji period. There are some signed works with personal names for these manufacturers. // Robert

Hi Steve Looks like Hako Hamon (box shaped) //Robert

Here are some photos that give a closer look at the signing. // Robert

Thanks for the reply, This Teppo is at a local auction so I am considering bidding on it but it looks worn and probably needs to be restored. The starting price is usd 1100. The price is high so there may be a better Teppo in the future. // Robert

Hello I wonder what this is for Teppo. There is a signature or some kind of sign on the barrel. Can it be of any value? I'm also interested in what's written on the barrel // Robert

Thanks for your help with the translations👍 //Robert

Here's another signature on a Wakizashi. Hope on help with a translation on this sword. //Robert

Thanks! Here's another signature on a Wakizashi. Hope on help with a translation on this sword. //Robert

I have been asked for help with signature and estimation of the sword what era it may be. Unfortunately, I only have these pictures. Wakishasi, Nagasa 53 cm. Can I get a some opinion on these pictures? // Robert

Hi Ken Here is a picture of my Tanto, hope you can give me advice on what period it can be from and more ... // Robert

Hi Jussi, Naginata with mei (No 1. Kunishige) Nagasa: 38 cm Sori: 2 cm Widest part of the blade 3 cm I also send with photos on another Naginata No. 2. Longer but mumei Nagasa 43 cm Sori 3 cm Widest part of the blade 3 cm //Robert

Here is my Tanto that I have thoughts about. Nagasa 9 inches, Suriage, suguha, Old polish, Hamidashi tsuba in brass engraved millet ear, Lobster style issaku koshirae, Kojiri brass plate, a lobster tail is engraved, Kozuka brass plate, engraved millet ear. Kogai brass plate, engraved millet ear. Menuki in the form of whispers, Sugata hira tsukuri. *Too bad a surigata is missing. What time period can it be for blade, it is a mumei blade. Interested in all the information about this Tanton.... // Robert

Hi Steve, Here are some pictures of mei. A little difficult to get a good photo as the signing is not so good. Hope you can see something so I get an explanation of what a blacksmith it could be. It's close to what it looks like to be Kunishige? //Robert

Conclusion: I think my Naginata is a Naginata made for women during the latter part of the Edo period. It is small 15 inches, the weight is light and flexible. Thanks to our discussion, I have received a lot of help. I still wonder how to get hold of the blacksmith Kunishige as only the name is on nakago with only two characters. The smiths that the sword smith index shows are swordsmiths but there is nothing to say that they made Naginatas. Maybe I should be happy with the info I received ........ // Robert

I can see that the two Naginata are similar. My question is how were they developed over time and were they not made by person depending on length etc. First for war until the end of the 16th century then for defense for women during the Edo period. They may have become smaller and lighter, especially for women's practice. Thanks for all the answers, I will now study further about Naginatan's history. Difficult with the blacksmiths as there are apparently many with the name Kunishige. I have to stay around the Shinto period. // Robert

Yes I think maybe it's a Naginata from Shinto era made for women and with a shorter lighter blade. Thanks for the pictures John. Here is some photos for you Adam. What can you see from the pictures? //Robert

Could it be a Naginata from the Kanabo School? Kanabo School was renowned for producing masterpiece pole arms, such as the Jumonji Yari. Many Kanabo smiths were rated as Wazamono (certified sharp by cutting test). Kanabo School works vary from mass produced to Juyo Token masterpieces. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Hello I need help with a blacksmith's name on one Naginata blade. The name is short so I wonder what it could be Grateful for any answers // Robert

Thanks! I found it on the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston's website // Robert

Hello, Does anyone know this artist and the painting? Grateful for any answers. //Robert Artist: Yoshikazu Ichijusai ( 1850-1870) "Kira kozuke no Suke" Attack of Daiymo's mansion "Kira kozuke no Suke. On the night of January 30, 1703 (the 14th day, 12th month, the year Genroku-15, according to the Japanese calendar), Asanos Samurai broke into Kira's mansion, after nearly two years of careful and secret planning, and killed him in revenge. . They then surrendered to the shogun / authority and all 47 Samurai were ordered to commit seppuku for the murder. Publ. Kagaya Kichubei (Kichieimon) Printed and censored in 1859 (5 良 義 央, October 5, 1641 - January 30, 1703) Artist: Yoshikazu Ichijusai (avt. 1850-70)

Thank you all for the information, yes it is a Shikami if i study further after your information... Thanks //Robert

Hello I wonder what god or demon it is on this Tsuba? It is not signed but it is a Sukashi Tsuba in iron. Can it be Fūjin (風神), or Futen, who is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the oldest Shinto gods, or god of war Hachiman (also called Yahata no kami)? or is it a Shishi dog? Height: 8.38 cm x 8.32 cm (3.29 inches x 3.27 inches) Rim thickness: 0.44 cm (0.133 inches) Weight: 147 grams / Robert