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I'm far from an expert but it looks like a a very legitimate kai gunto.

I love these threads so much

Very interesting but in a different way than I was expecting!

Looking forward to it. I enjoyed the adventure of the last one as you struggled with disassembly.

If this is true, you have what looks like a very high quality, high condition Mantetsu with solid provenance. Wow. That is an incredible find.

Wow I love this one

Above is correct except: Topmost sword is a kyu gunto. The fourth from the top is indeed Zoheito.

$250!

$200 USD!

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Absolutely please show the video.

Anecdotally, Covid has given me a lot more time to trawl forums and auctions. I suspect I'm not alone, so the new influx of buyers has reduced supply and inflated prices.

With all respect to Marc, I believe his personal valuation is significantly lower than market price. That is his subjective opinion of value to him so it isn't wrong by any means. I believe you did well with the price. This is a nice bayonet. A little love and attention as detailed above will go a long way.

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I thought this was going to be a playoff-style bracket of NMB users who have posted pictures over the years incidentally showing their monstrous ape hands. I am disappointed.