Swords

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

Thanks probably a nobody

Hi Can anyone help with the translation of the tang Thanks Steve

Never mind I got Chris Bowens email Thanks steve

Going back to the sword above I ran it by Woody to see if he would know He did mention the grain but couldn’t say if it’s traditional or not He said Chris Bowen may know? Anyone have his email? Noshu Seki ju Yoshimitsu Saku"

To me the hamon looked weird I also questioned this But it’s nice to get more opinions Not a sword I would want There’s a reason why it’s so cheap Thanks

i have been watching this sword on EBay The bid now is 330.00 It will probably go higher but maybe not that much For a ww2 Japanese sword mounted and nice blade is cheap unless there’s something wrong?

Probably a good reason no body wants it though it’s original price is 4500 or more I don’t agree with it being traditional 1941 or 2nd seat The signature don’t match John Slough Thanks for the info

I wanted some info from others about this sword I think it’s Showa not traditional but could be wrong I did a comparison from book of John Slough and to me it doesn’t match signature Also if the description is accurate Any opinions are welcome A 3800 price tag which seems high Steve

I Thought maybe a known smith

I meant to add another photo

I saw this sword and thought it interesting I’m guessing it’s older Ang help is appreciated Steve

Thanks