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    One word for both of these...WOW!
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    I think he is referring to an Apple Air Tag or other RFID tag.
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    I also agree that Ray Singer is the best to go to in S. Florida. He has alot of experience with WWII blades.
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    I cringe every time I see this photo. There are other photos of this same guy, holding the same sword with his bare fingers on the blade. Also cringeworthy to see all the swords just stacked on top of eachother. (My kids would be happy to see that I used "cringeworthy" in a sentence.)
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    Looks like you will need; habaki (collar) seppa (spacers) tsuba (hand-guard) tsuka (handle) Habaki and tsuka are custom fitted to each blade. Seppa and tsuba can be filed open or punched to close slightly. Best thing you could do is attend a military antique show or a Japanese sword show. Many dealers have extra habaki, seppa, tsuba and tsuka that you can try to fit. Roll of the dice though.
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    looks like Kato Norisada 加 藤 則 貞
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    Much appreciated Bruce! Now to figure out what belt would have been worn with it...
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    Always wanted a Navy Kyu and finally found a nice one. Even has the tassel! NTHK papers say the blade was made in the Eisho era about 1504-1521. attributing it to the Uda Kunimune. Nagasa = 25 1/2". (64.7cm) Blade thickness at habaki is 3/16" (6.77mm) Width at habaki 1" (2.54cm) Width at Yokote is 9/16" (14.2mm) Sori is 3/4" (19mm)
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    弘 道 Thanks Mark! @Mark
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    These chippy Showa mei are tough sometimes. I cannot figure out the first kanji. Second kanji looks like michi. I have no clue on the first. Thanks in advance!
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    Mark, I had one like that condition. I used some tsubaki oil and a bamboo chopstick, broken in half. I used the rough break end to rub on the surface and it removed the loose rust, but not the patina.
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    Wel at least no one has called it a "Marine Landing Force" or "Naval Landing Force" sword. I've also heard them referred to as a "Pattern 44"...which is incorrect too.
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    I 100% plan to attend!
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    I hope it was to FZ1, he ahs been looking for a tsuba like that.
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    @FZ1 Look at #5
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    One just popped-up on here, and he is on your side of the ocean.
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    Not looking to have every line translated but what does the top line translate to? I am guessing this is Naval due to the anchor on the lower right side. Thanks in advance! Dan
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    I added this show to the calendar. Wife and I plan to attend. Look forward to seeing those I know, and meeting those I do not know. Dan
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    until
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    Andrew, it is not uncomon for the tsuba to become loose. Over time, the wood of the tsuka shrinks slightly and creates space between the fuchi, seppa, tsuba. I did notice in your original pics that there is a mix of different seppa. You may need to add a thin seppa to take up the space, or swap out the cheaper looking brass seppa between the habaki and the tsuba for a thicker seppa of WWII vintage. Once you get everything apart, please take a photo of the tsuba and seppa laid out next to eachother. A quick video of tsuka removal can be found on Youtube.
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    Thanks for getting back with me Steve, but I bought a different kai gunto. Sorry.
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    Some people here may be able to help you with that question, but the best answer lies with submission to a shinsa. Also, asking if this is a Muramasa is similar to asking is there a "Mike" here. There are lots of Mikes and lots of Muramasa. You may not know it but your question is broad. Wishing you the best.
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    Not everyone will agree with my methods, but I set-up at local gun shows with a mix of nihonto and decent Chinese replicas. Many people love the nihonto and are actually surprised that a real "samurai sword" can be purchased outside of Japan and contrary to myth, the prices don't start at $10000 and go up from there. Although they may not have the disposable income to afford $1500-$2000 for an actual nihonto, they can afford a decent Chinese made katana with an actual hamon. I make it clear that they are buying a Chinese replica and show them the differences between the replicas and actual nihonto. I am now getting return customers who now have their interest peaked, did their own research, learned more about nihonto, and moved away from their replicas and into actual nihonto. I look forward to leading these few individuals and hopefully others into our collecting hobby. My goal would be to garner enough interest and form a club, but I'm just at the baby steps of gathering the interested individuals. As Lingonberry mentioned above, movies and video games are stirring interest amongst the younger generation. Movies like Rurouni Kenshin (Battosai) and games like Ghost of Tsushima are really taking off. I had already watched the Kenshin movies but had to quicky ask some younger co-workers about Ghost of Tsushima due to questions at the shows. Having the knowledge of these movies and games helps me in the conversations, leading to additional interest, leading to eventual sales of nihonto. Some or many may not agree with my methods above. I'm doing what I can which in my opinion is better than doing nothing. I plan on reaching out to some local dojos and looking for special events to attend. My brother in law is the head chef for a Japanese hibachi restaurant. They have 2 events coming up where they set-up a hibachi grill at a festival and promote their restaurant. I will be dressed in full armor to help draw attention to their set-up, but also have a stack of cards for additional information on Japanese swords with my contact info. Dan
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    I had to eBay for mine. With shipping it cost me $175ish.
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