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    I also believe it is ubu, and it doesn't explain momei.
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    John, I take it that these swords are already (TH) papered by the NBTHK. It would be a stretch that all six swords would make juyo. If papered to a top level smith, it has a much better chance. Also, when were the papers issued? You could also contact the NBTHK for their recommendation. Good Luck.
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    O'kay Jason, I'll give it a shot. My reservations are often unfounded, whether or not the papers and sword match up. It is just MHO. It does look very nice. Peace.
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    Jason, That explains it all. I am happy that you are happy. Thank you.
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    What was used to restore the age?
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    Georg, we are all still looking forward to seeing your outstanding Masayuki in full polish. Please let us know. Regards, Tom D.
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    Jason, did you purchase this fantastic blade with papers? Love to see the mounts it came in, I don't remember if it was in shira saya.
  10. Tom Darling
    Amahide is Masahide, his alternative name.
  11. Tom Darling
    Perhaps 2nd gen. Tamba no Kami Yoshimichi, plus gen. But, I doubt it, because the yasurime is too weak, not distinguished, poor quality.
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    Not necessarily so. When you have a very rare sword in acceptable condition for the period, it is a given, to be juyo and bypass, first level of shinsa. You mentioned showing your sword in full polish, love to see it. I hope that it does get juyo. Good luck.
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    Congratulations. There appears to be deep corrosion on both sides of the nakago near machi, that the polisher left alone. The addition of the self-serving cutting test, doesn't actually, mean what it means. Also, it is machi-okuri? I was wondering from the very beginning, why Tanobe san didn't move it into Juyo shinsa. This would explain it not going through Juyo. Never the less, it may well be one of a kind. Now, be gentle with me it is only MHO.
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    It looks too robust for that period. It is an attribution. Enju feels more typical. IMHO.
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    If this katana has a mei, it would be on interest to see it.
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    Bob, you have a nice daisho. I noticed that Sotheby's 4/1993 sold a Sukenaga katana from the Sir Francis Festing Collection described with Kiku-mon Ichi, but, it had no Kiku-mon Ichi, another auction house error. Thank you for showing both with it.
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    This will get us out of house, and have a good time at the show. Safe to travel.
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    Any guesses?

    Tom Darling replied to Brian's topic in Nihonto

    Hi Brian, I had a sword very much like yours, many years ago, it was from the Heianjo group - muromachi period. But, it could be later, most likely shinto, pointing to the yakidashi, and simple boshi. Regards, Tom
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    Jim, How many years has it taken you to acquire those beauties? Marvelous collection.
  20. Tom Darling
    My condolences to the Bill Green family. Cordially, Tom Darling
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    Just now ran across your sword. Like to see the entire nakago, showing close up of the mei. Your sword is beautiful. Thank you.
  22. Tom Darling
    No need to look at the mei, the blade doesn't show the quality desired to any name. As long as you like it that counts.
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    Nice waki.. Similar to Nobukuni.
  24. Tom Darling
    Resubmitting, may have different results, sometimes good papers turn out wrong and bad papers turn out right. Every shinsa has different opinions. Good luck.
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    Real or Fake?

    Tom Darling replied to PxN13's topic in Nihonto

    You can say that again!
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