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    Bruce That’s good info thanks If my math is right shouldn’t the serial # on mine 10920 earlier then the numbers you provided
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    Here’s better pictures of the sword markings and Tsuba maybe u can get more on it Thanks steve
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    Good to know I guess finding the perfect sword is hard to find and probably a lot more money but after reading the thread I’m happy with it I don’t think I could replace it especially having low serial numbers Thanks guys for your help! I wanted to add a few more pictures hopefully u can see the Tsuba
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    A lot of information to chew on but great info Nice to hear how nice the blade is probably mint under the cosmoline one question hav was I always thought having most of the paint on handle was very important except of course the blade too But it’s nice to hav a mint blade early model nco I will consider offers if anyone is interested Hi can you be more specific regarding your comment above thanks Steve
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    Sorry it had 3 stamped and reproduction tassel
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    It’s good to hear positive feedback of you 2 guys so thanks for that I bought this sword from a guy years ago for 1000 sold it for 1300 but wish I hadn’t so I bought it back Anyway interesting info the blade looks mint minus the cosmoline early 1939 sounds good As quoted slightly offset tsuka-ito pattern on the cast handle.Gifu only did this on their earliest swords and not for verylong, so hard to find these. Not sure what that means is it the pebbles on the Tsuba I thought they all looked the same but I don’t hav anything to compare it to also what’s slightly offset mean And Any idea of value? thanks guys
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    I hav a question regarding my Japanese Nco sword I bought this years ago and was told it’s early because its lower # 10920 Dose this add value and any one know the year was it made? It also has cosmoline but from what I can see it looks mint I’m thinking of removing it but am afraid it would ruin It
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    Buying a sword for me is like walking through a land mine especially one online with only pictures I hav owned some swords and sold some but as a small private collector After weighing in on comments I would pass on this one Also buying from Japan is not a stones throw away if there’s issues Thanks for you all help Steve
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    Can any one tell me about this sword the hamon looks too straight to me
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    ANY BODY KNOWS Where I can find a scabbard for my takayama sword please contact me Steve
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    I agree I had bought another navy scabbard thinking it would fit Big mistake it went part way in I do see double hangers which is what I want but don’t want to make another mistake I did think about splitting a different one or use a cover but that would take away the look mine is split especially the top front with a gap I can’t pinch it closed so I don’t know if a repair will work? I will send pictures when I get it I appreciate everyone’s help And if anyone had ideas Or know where I can buy a scabbard I will pay a generous amount provided it’s a nice one steve
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    Tell me about it I was hoping to find a dbl hanger but unfortunately not easy I guess I will hav to settle for the single hanger I hav I will send pictures Because it’s so thick the split has a gap thanks for your help with the wrapping I was freaking out about it
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    Thanks If any one knows where I can find a takayama scabbard It seems they are no where in the universe or get mine repaired it has a split on top Steve
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    Hi Bruce I was told that the wrapping on my handle is wrong? I did not expect that since I have had it for a while and no body ever mentioned this steve
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    Hi Thanks for the information about my takayama I was told the surrender cloth was a sports cloth back in the 30s Anyway I wanted to continue regarding my takayama sword I was told it was post war put together and the wrapping is backwards I got sick when I heard this Can anyone help with is authenticity steve
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    I meant to add if it’s worth having this scabbard repaired and by who
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    Hi you all wanted opinions for this sword I have the blade is mint scabbard a little split on top but sound I normally see 2 hangers where mine has one don’t know if this hurts the value and what is the value for this sword steve
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    Any one hav info about this smith ?? when made Gendaito How good this smith is and is it a custom order
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    Any one hav information about this smith
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    Thanks guys for all your help I didn’t intend this thread to be so long but I got good information by good people thanks 😊 so much
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    Thanks Brian I think it sums it up don’t need any more info
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    Thanks for your assistance I will try to ignore the sarcasm I’m having a hard time just had shoulder replacement I’m in enough pain I don’t need another pain in the ass from someone else
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    Firstly I believe Eric sells good swords based on persons on the forum and what I know. I I have talked with Eric and found him to be honest and easy to deal with! I know the difference between Arsenal and traditional -Gendaito I always thought tamahagane was used only on star stamped and older Swords I did not know all Gendaito used tamahagane !! I think some people are in a hurry to make assumptions and act like they know more than everyone! I shouldn’t have used the expression sitting on the fence not what I meant! yes I own a couple of books and know I should read more! I believed the forum was a place to get information not to be criticized! However I did get good feed back from others and that I am thankful for!! steve
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    Oh I forgot to add about your comment of hair in the soup you don’t know a dam thing about this sword and keep your comments to your self
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    Hi At first I was sitting on the fence about this sword but now I love it For it being original polish it’s beautiful with out flaws however if the price is right I may sell it but no trades steve
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