Swords

Thanks John I’m surprised you’re able to get that much out of it

If anyone can translate this I would appreciate it greatly The ink is a bit faint thanks so much Steve

If anyone can translate the left 2 cullumns that might help shed light on the rest of it Thanks

That’s great Thanks for your help It would be crazy if i could match the name with his address and find out if any family members still live there

Hi you all I have this canteen in my Collection but didn’t know what the kaji mean Any help would be appreciated Steve

My concern is the blemishs are surface or deeper Don’t know it’s a candidate for polish Opinions welcome Scabbard has uneven coating, coating is coming off in some areas, Double Spring-clip, Overall length: 38 1/2 Condition: Three blemishes / chips exist on the blade, all 1/3 a way up the blade. Regardless, still a stunning blade. Additionally, the scabbard has 3-4 spots where the lacquer coating is coming off.

Thanks for your help clarifying it

Great info guys thanks so much Its s little confusing what the manufacturers date Is it 1942 or 1943?

Thanks John

If anyone can translate this kaji ? it’s important to me Hopefully there’s enough information to know what it means I do appreciate it Steve

Nice package with a general tassel EBay says not listed did it sell ?

Any one help with this translation Thank you

Thanks Ray Good information and appreciate your advice I have bought books but there’s nothing like seeing it in person I don’t know why I have been so reckless lately? I did buy a nice a navy sword from a guy in France or England Can’t remember which It was posted about a year ago I am looking for an older sword in Kai Gunto mounts I have sold a couple swords here on the Forum So it’s a good place to venture in. Again good advice Thanks again

I agree with you guys My problem is I can’t travel to shows and end up looking for bargains in the wrong places Now I’m finding out their are no bargains I did buy a sword from a reputable person who was at the sword show in Illinois The sword had issues and took a 2630 dollar bath. I would rather not use his name Now Im finding out there are no deals and not having it in hand is also risky I was able to return the tachi because I though i knew more than I should and got stung I am fortunate to have others on the forum who have helped me out and that I am grateful Steve

Thanks Ray I would’ve have guessed it’s not Japanese Thank you

Here’s one more I have been looking for a navy cheap enough to get it polished provided the smith is good call me crazy but a good navy sword are hard to find

Seems every thing I see is a gimei how about the hamon?

I saw this and thought it was a good price it said old polish but to me the hamon doesn’t look right I want to get other opinions Signed :一貫斉廣正（Ikkansei Hiromasa） The scabbard is wood, no lacquer loss, no dent, no bend and in mint condition. The handle is tightly fit with family mon, tsuka-ito wrapping has no cuts, no loose, no cut and in mint condition.Lock mechanism works not fine. Tsuba, lock pin and seppa are matched number 111 stamped. In old Polish, Sold as is . Nagasa:49cm. Sori:1.8cm Moto-haba:3.25cm . Saki-haba: 2.2cm Moto-gasane: 0.7cm . Saki-gasane:0.4cm

Thanks Ray Good information I didn’t see the forest for the trees Now i know not what to do Steve

Thanks Ray I noticed that too I’m thinking of getting it polished but now I’m not sure iuf it’s worth it

Dose this lose value because it’s a Gimei and would you know it’s age? Thanks Ray

I have this Tachi sword and need help translation Thank you Steve

Interesting why would there be 2 other languages strange Thanks for your help

Any one know what this translates in English thank you

Thanks so much