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Unsigned ubu katana with old papers isnt great and that dealer is known for modifying koshirae and fittings to make something more appealing. Because for some silly reason Western collectors wont buy a good sword in shirasaya. But are happy to consider a lower level sword if its mounted

Well iv demanded a refund and got rebuffed, so next step is to go through paypal and see how that goes. I informed the company that i was going to start action for a refund, and got rudely informed in a condescending tone that maybe i was dim for not understanding that its NOT THERE FAULT.

Sorry , iv only imported into Japan for restoration via Narita. Easy 1 hour process. This was over 10 years ago tho. But let me know how it goes. I have a tanto currently waiting for export approval. 5 months of hearing this sentence. Not our fault

Whats your thoughts on the state of the hamon jussi?? To my eyes its almost gone to tge ha in some places

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The kissaki has the yokote but the boshi looks thin. A trait of the smith or repair??

Crappy fake. Not even 20 years old. Worthless

Nice gunto, but i would warn off anyone form buying nihonto from jauce atm. Iv had a sword with them for close to 5 months and still not a sign of export permit. They have no interest in going above to ask why. They just reply its not our fault....

I think its a completely fruitless idea to compare swordsmiths to painters. Completely different purposes for the use of the end product

Its good

I wasn't making a barbed comment john, just wish him success while asking him if hes based in Australia as his prices are in yen. And making a suggestion that competition in narrow markets, historically can lead to competitive pricing.

Some serious competition for Grasso. Are you based in Australia for viewings? And could there be a retail outlet in the future? Best wishes

Well all dirty thoughs to the side. akasaka and tosa myochin. there connected to the point some books like akasaka-chic list some tosa myochin as part of the akasaka tree. but i would like to ask/offer open to discuss the point of shared plugs. style and materal papered akasaka tosa myochin toshio

https://www.ebay.com...6874827742&recoPos=3 Look a honest ebay seller

to be honest, at 5k aud is a fair price imho. volker has a stunning kojima yasunori tanto that is far better. for simular price. but showa tanto is a very nitch area.

Dee your 2 tanto have been doing the rounds on jauce for about 12 months. All about the 5k aud range. The seller is fishing

2 and 6 are the fakes. dont be fooled but the sculped belt clips, they did make them for the type 94 according to Dawsons page 419. but the quality and colour are very obvoius. And Sam , number 1 is original, the photos where taken taken via phone. some of these are published in F/G 2nd book page 243. big thanks to Brenton Williams so pass this info on to others

Ok guy, i bought 2 of the fake chain hangers for the sole reason to compare and post here to educate and warn others. there are 2 in the mix to show the difference. have there tells, there lighter and more tinny sounding when moved and rattled, there are softer in base metal and the chain links are clumsy and knot, tangle or hang up on each other very easy. the interal leaf springs are apposed in direction to the originals and if roughed up to age them could fool the new collector. so just to touch base i spent money with the sole purpose to shed more light on these repros, so everyone new to military arena doenst get fooled, I wont resell them but discard themn as rubbish. now spot the 2 fakes

and theres the akao ito school to0, just to add

what a pleasing looking mei and nakago. the sword must be a just as good looking

Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks.... AUD100 sold hahha

had it and sold it, not a very informative book. just more a catalogue of his collection.

hhahahaha you wish, i price my swords so they dont take months to sell, im not greedy i like to share my good faith with the members here by pricing everything at very affordable prices. i was blessed with good eyes, and i let others share in the good luck, like many aussie collectors, Neil, john and others we sell so new collectors have a chance. happy new year

These guys are really knowledgeable in firearms. Especially das lugar. But ridiculously low on knowledge about swords. But hey they stuck there neck out and tried.

Honestly i found it in a book..