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Kaiser21

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  1. Gentlemen: Thanks for your prompt and decisive replies. I guess the good news here is I've learned something about these swords and recognized a probable fake when I saw it. I'll have to give the potential seller the bad news that he's been had. Based on my dealings with him to date I believe that he genuinely thinks he has a good sword here. Thomas: I did have a look at the thread you linked to. Good information that I've saved for future reference. Tom: Gotta have a sense of humour these days ! That got a chuckle from me. Cheers: Steve
  2. I've been offered this Type 95 by a Militaria collector who is down sizing. I just bought a very nice 2nd Model Kreigsmarine Officer dagger from him so I suspect he knows what he's doing in at least one area of Militaria collecting. This sword however gives me a bad feeling. It appears to be an early production model based on the copper Tsuka and that would make it relatively rare. Things that don't sit right with me are: The habaki is a mess and the strange characters are a red flag. The serial number seems too high to be in the range of early production. There is only one discernable arsenal stamp. I think it's a fake but I'm still new at this area of collecting so I'd hate to pass up an early production example by misjudging it. I'd appreciate it if someone can tell me I'm wrong here.
  3. Geraint: OK. Interesting. Many thanks for taking the time to educate me on this topic. I've learned a lot as a result of this post. Cheers.
  4. You gentlemen have been very tolerant so far, so please indulge me with another question regarding the naming conventions. I'm inferring that Izumo Daijo is an honorific of some sort and the smith was known as Fujiwara Yoshitake is that correct?
  5. I seem to recall that my friend told me that the wrapping chord came undone at some point and some helpful soul attempted to make it right. Thanks for your input.
  6. Here's a better picture of the nakago. Hopefully this will make things easier to evaluate.
  7. John: No need to apologise. I'm afraid you'll have to indulge me here as I have zero experience in sword smith signatures. In your view what does the signature say?
  8. Thanks very much for your input. I realise that these comments require an investment of time on your part. No need for apologies at all. I have an appreciation of the complexities involved here. I will ask for a better shot of the nakago.
  9. John: Many thanks for providing this link. I had a quick look. This is beyond what we were hoping for! Steve
  10. John; That is great news! This is exactly what my friend was hoping for! The name of the smith and the period when the sword was made. I have to think that if there is the possibility that the signature was forged (in some instances, not necessarily in this instance) then his work must have been considered desirable? Thanks gentlemen for your prompt responses. My friend will be thrilled to know this. Steve
  11. Geraint: Thanks for this. This may be the best picture of the nakago we can get. If it makes the difference between an educated guess and a definite identification I'll ask for a straight on shot. I'm pretty new to the Nihonto area myself. I'm thinking based on your comment that "Izumo Daijo Fujiwara Yoshitake" is a well known smith? Good of you to take the time to respond. Steve
  12. I’m posting this wakizashi for a friend who isn’t comfortable posting pictures on forums. It was brought back to the U.S. shortly after the end of the war by a then Major in the American occupation force. He knows very little about it and is hoping to get a translation of the signature and an approximate time period of production. He’s had the sword for many years as he acquired it directly from the Major who was an acquaintance and just wants to know more about it. The knife is apparently not original to the sword. These are the only pictures I have. I’m told the blade is 22 inches from tip of kissaki to the tsuba. I’m hoping I can help him out here by asking the experts on this forum.
  13. Well. "He who hesitates ...." I decided to pursue the purchase this morning and it's gone! I was sure it was good but couldn't gauge the price. It had been sitting around for weeks so I concluded that if it was a good deal it wouldn't still be available. Guess only two people knew what it was. Oh well, live and learn. Many thanks for your input guys. Too bad it was in vain.
  14. Bruce and John: My apologies. It's been a while since I read the posting rules. Please disregard my comments re. value of this piece.
  15. John: Thanks for clearing that up as well as the reference material. This field has a lot of ground to be covered, but I'm making some headway. Worth picking up for the price do you think?
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