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Thanks for the info.

Interesting... I think the owner has this sword widely advertised. Thanks for letting me know....

I think this is all...

Hello all, I came across this sword for sale. The owner isn’t a sword collector and is requesting any information this forum can give. The seller sent me these pics and I told him I would l would post it. Looking at this sword, it appears to have higher end fittings? Apparently, the sword was bought/sold in the Philippines. I will forward this link lto the seller in case anybody is interested. I’m listing it because the seller isn’t computer savvy (Neither am I).

I saw that one too... I bought a plain one for now. Will keep looking for something closer. It’s just gonna sit anyways

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Matsunoki, Yes, I wish I’ve could seen the other sword she sold. The seller told me it was in fantastic shape... sounded like a katana. I found it interesting that her father took the swords as a form of payment. He must’ve know that they weren’t fakes... or did he? Anyways, I’m gonna keep an eye out for a fuchi... I will most likely get a plain one and be on the lookout for a possible match ( Not gonna hold my breath) I’d rather have a plain fuchi than one with a dragon that doesn’t match. I never resell anything I buy... my collection just keeps growing. Thanks for the comment Stephen, Here’s the tsuba pic you requested... I’m probably wrong (Bad eyes)... but are those kanji stamped on the tsuba or just a design?

Thank you sir...

Thank you for your response. In regard to the mounts, I was disappointed that the fuchi was missing (Bummer). I’m never gonna be able to find a fuchi to match (Bummer). As stated, the mounts that are on tsuka and saya are excellent. The blade really has a beautiful active hamon.

Here some pics of the tsuka... it has some wear... all fitting are in great shape. Tsuba looks like it has some writing on it... I’ll try and take a decent pic.

Thanks all for your comments.

Thanks you.... tsuka is missing the fuchi,,, otherwise, all hardware matches. Restoration should not be a problem with the peeps on this forum. Electrolysis is an excellent way to remove rust safely... no sanding or abrasives. A lot of antique firearms are restored this way without removing any bluing. I’ve done this procedure several times with outstanding results.

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Hello all, i’ve Just received this sword today... I wasn’t sure if it was a reproduction/fake or and original. I saw a slight Hamon under all that rust and took a chance for $150.00. I believe this to be pretty old... not sure of the exact era. My passion is restoring swords like this... it will be a long project. I believe it will turn out pretty good. Believe it or not, there’s not pitting under all this rust. The hamon is beautiful... it will probably take a good month to remove all the rust. The scabbard is very good condition ... nakago is unsigned. I purchased this sword from a lady who recently inherited this piece. Her father passed away several years ago and now starting to part with his belongings. The father owned a bar and would take personal property as payment towards patrons tabs. The father took two swords as final payment (Interesting)... the seller sold one sword and recently decided to sell this one. I will post more pics later of the tsuba and tuska... it really is nice under all that rust. An interesting piece for sure...

Thanks all... I decided to purchase this piece. I figured what the heck... you only live once.

Thanks for the comments... just need mommas blessing. These swords are never cheap, but I think a good investment.

Hello all, I’ve always wanted a Takayama sword... had an opportunity a few times to buy, but prices always killed the sale for me. This sword just came up for sale... the signature looks correct... but something appears off. Maybe the nakago was cleaned? I don’t ever recall seeing an anchor stamp on a Takayama nakago. The tsuka looks like late war fabric? Not many pics available... asked for more... was hoping for a pic of the tip of the blade. The saya has wear as you can see. Not the best example... but still a Takayama if original.

This is the unsigned blade... Signed - 27” Unsigned- 27.5” Wakizashi- 19.5”

Hello and thank you for the link… the Kunimitsu is in pretty good condition, as is the other Katana (Without a signature). The only poor condition one is the wakizashi. I’ve added a couple photos of the Kunimitsu blade

I figured it would be a challenge pinning down a date due to the condition of the sword. Thanks Steve for taking the time to answer my questions… David

Yes, but it’s badly stained...

Hi Steve, Thanks for the translation… would you know an approximate era for each? Second one probably just a guess since a few have that name.

Unsigned nakago…