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  1. Markdd
    Hi, thanks for the link all the examples have the same nakago jiri which is different to the one I posted and the Mei is cut crisp on the genuine ones so it is Gimei. Thanks mark
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    This sword is signed TsudaOmi Kami Sukanao but is it Zaimei or gimei ? can't find too many examples to compare but the ones I have seem to be more crisp but is this because the condition of those were better . Thanks Mark
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    thanks ,the sword comes with white papers dated around 1975 are they accurate?
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    thanks
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    Hi, Does this Mei translate relating to Kami Fiji wara Nobataka
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    Still trying to work out these Mei things don't think I have enough time left to lean at my age, This sword is described as Tanba No Kami Yoshimichi ? but I am confused by the Kami Kanji as from what I was reading this part is done like the Osaka branch[were the dot stroke points straight down] and yet this sword has a Kiku mon like only the Kyoto branch used. Thanks Mark
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    Thanks its not a good photo as I had to take a photo the computer screen.can,t find anything about the smith to look for characteristics.
  8. Markdd
    Hi, help please on this should be very easy for you guys but I'm very new to this and a timeframe please
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    Help please

    Markdd replied to Markdd's topic in Nihonto

    thanks ill think I will pass.
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    Help please

    Markdd posted a topic in Nihonto

    Seen this blade for sale sellers photos are not good ? is it worth asking for some better photos.
  11. Markdd
    the blade is amazing and almost flawless the steel is a beauty to behold just wish my photography skills could do it justice
  12. Markdd
    gets very close but as it is so old it can be forgiven, sure it has seen so many battles through the ages,I did find a surrendering officer from the area were it was supposably captured with the same name as the family mon on it, who was for a japapanese person quite tall ,the sword must have belonged to someone of large stature so I assume that it must have belonged to Lieutenant General Hidemitsu Nakano who's father had been a samurai retainer
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    here is my best one
  14. Markdd
    Hi, peoples opinions on the boshi differ ?wether its important or not some swords are so nice with very little or no boshi left you can't let them fall by the wayside, one of my favourite blades the boshi is very close to the edge which considering how old it is and the service it has seen pherhaps normal and its better imo preserved than not. Mark only just hangs on.
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    Hi, seen this for sale only photos there is any opinions please. Thanks Mark
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    Sword fittings

    Markdd replied to Markdd's topic in Tosogu

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    Sword fittings

    Markdd posted a topic in Tosogu

    Hi, what period are these sword fittings ?are they good or poor quality Thanks mark
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    Hi, seem this sword for sale seller does not give very good photos said to be a shrine presentation sword.
  20. Markdd
    Hi, what type of wood is best for display cases assume mahogany but what other woods are suitable. Mark
  21. Markdd
    Hi, found it, think ill pass on this sword blades not to good pity really because it turned up locally complete with the surrender tag and a box of the vets effects including his soldier book. Mark
  22. Markdd
    Hi, Well after the death of Prince Philip I was wondering if the British Royal family had any Japanese swords presented to them ,As he was in Tokyo Bay for the surrender and possibly the only Royal there I was wondering if he was presented one there ?or any others that have been given over the years to them? Perhaps they have the Honjo Masamune. I always find this photo of the surrender fascinating Mark
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    Hi, Someone translated this as seki ju Kawamura Masanobu Saku but I can't find a SHO stamp.sorry for the bad photo. Mark Mark
  24. Markdd
    Can you put a claim in against the shipping company show them before and after photos hopefully its the only damage sustained ,can we see the rest of the sword. <Mark
  25. Markdd
    Bryan is this the sword you were waiting for. Mark
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