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I like their price estimates! J

You are so right. Indeed. Thank you I just wanted to be named on the paper lol Kidding J.

I appreciate what you've written and I agree What I am having hard time believing is that someone can be so skilled to make konuka hada in a such a perfect manner that only shodai Tadayoshi was able to make and then fake the signature (And the blade was advertised in the 70s reikishi magazine as guaranteed shodai tadayoshi kanteisho) ?? So that person knew the 'secrets' of making it so good that even faked the signature?? That just makes no logical sense.. That's why I said To be safe, their stance is - let's deem it - 'needs further study' I know it is 100% as my sensei got it as a wedding present when he married in the nabeshima clan family! Hahaha J.

I don’t want to post photos of the blades as they have been discussed at length here.. I’m ready to say our dear forum members in a sense are very very knowledgeable and I’m just crushed that several well known dealers have confirmed the blades but shinsa turned them down. Not sure whether to laugh or cry j.

Thats right! I have a shikkake blade that was once papered by them and now I'm not wanting to send it in - who knows - they might say it's Chinese 🤣 J

Well, how could we agree that the blades Do show the qualities and proprietary elements of the smiths that signed BUT the signature is off. So someone was superb in not only faking the signature but was also a master of faking the craft?? Get the heck outta here right lol J

Well I tried to paper a blade that was once papered And it was listed in the reikishi magazine.. didn't pass. Didn't get rejected either, forgot the term for 'needs further evaluation'. Also, I have a personal letter from Tokuno Kazuo regarding a smith from great lineage but with very scarce information and not many pieces available.. they turned it down... Also A kotetsu candidate got a Kanemoto attribution-when looking online, my blade HAS NOTHING TO DO with his works (has NBTHK attribution to Aizu Nagamichi). And then the funniest part A naoe shizu nbthk blade got a showa attribution - I'm literally laughing my behind off.. so - yes, it is cheaper to paper the blades when the shinsa team is here and NO , pay more and do NBTHK - period. And don't bring expensive names - they won't pass, just so they are on the safe side lol Just my observation.. J.

I'd rather not but ... yesterday was the first day of shinsa. The show starts today.. J

Good luck I'm disappointed J

After today's shinsa I am totally wondering What on Earth is going on with shinsa 🤣 What a disappointment 😞 .. J.

I requested a photo of the other side. Will post it if I receive it.. this is just not a good place to have any kind of flaw IMHO J

Indeed. Japanese dealer, very strange as most are very upfront.. well , to my experience That was the sho to my dai.. what a loss.. The search continues.. ugh J.

I'm glad I asked for a better photo .. J

Thank you. As I thought. Ebay listing.. don't want to assume and report but yet Wow J.

👋 how fatal is that? Yes, only photo :/ j

thank you clearly wrong information on the seller’s part j

hola Still confused, not an important blade (no pun), no interest of the mobsters that had an influence of faking the green certificates at the time (what most say about the green paper) , so - why katana since it is less than 24”? 23”8’ j

Look, everything that had to be said is said. I offered you everything I could within my power to remedy the situation including big discount if you have an interest in My blades. What did you say? They'll be tamed with my memory?? Really? .. so, since you've closed all options to make it good by you what else can we do? P.S. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Nobody is perfect! It's how you proceed forward is what makes the difference. Clearly your intentions were to revenge for the failed agreement. Okay, you win. J.

Lol You might want to reread your messages. I tried to pardon myself for someone else's actions. That's balls buddy. I hope you understand what that means J.

I know I'm right. Lots of angry cowards out there.. but im not mad. We screwed up, what else ? A handkerchief? the business arrangement fell through, it's Over! You can revenge by trying to defame us - that will not change anything for us. It is what it is J

You shouldn't be even talking but that's what you do only so go ahead. I'm not going to get hot for another keyboard warrior.. J.

We did that. He did not accept it. What else could we do? J

Exactly Where is the part wherw uou have to pay more? The price was the issue therefore you got your refund. Move on - it's over. J

How come you didn't post the threat you replied back with? Then yes, I do have issues when you and you buddy Swords clearly have no clue about nihonto but yet you have big mouths to argue with folks that know waaaaaay more than you. Last, how's this relevant ? Kids need to stay in their lane.. J.

We dropped the ball on this one. You didn't care about our dissatisfaction with what happened. Not my call on this one in particular. Earthquakes are unpredictable. Family stays above all wakizashi and commitments in the World. That's my philosophy! also, Nobody tried to renegotiate - nobody asked you for more money. The refund got delayed because of another payment plan buyer such as tourself, so - pay in full to get it right away. Last, to wait to get your money just to go on and write this makes you nothing but a back stabber. I'm guessing you were afraid that you weren't going to get your funds back and thats why you're writing it now? Drama... BTW - We've sold blades for over 70k to folks all over the World just in the last year so one hiccup isn't that bad. Folks put deposits and back away all day long, it's the nature of the beast. In any event - you've been refunded and to me it is a no foul no harm. I did the best I can to help my family at a time when 50000 people lost their lives in one of the most devastating earthquakes so to hell with your whining. There are many Sukesada out there - I wish you success. Thank you for your voted trust and we wish you well with your future endeavors J&U