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  1. All very good advice. I will probably take some time to consider. Thanks again.
  2. So I learned something with my first sword, and we are off to shinsa to confirm the old papers. I'm not too sad about it for the price point. It is an old, bad-ass sword. With that said, I really wanted to have something that was top notch for my collection. I've accordingly decided to upgrade. I am torn between two Wakizashis. The first is by Yoshimitsu Hori. It doesn't have any papers apparently, but its authenticity seems straightforward, in part because the particular sword is documented in a historical book. It is a beautiful piece, and I think we all know the quality we're talking about. On the other hand is a mumei (identified as Den Kaneshige) with juyo papers. It is a masterpiece and apparently a fairly rare item. They are about the same price. There's one other juyo katana I'm looking at only because it's just another $5k or so from where I'm at. However, it doesn't really speak to me other than liking the bigger sword generally, and there's nothing particular that stands out in its history or presentation. I sure would appreciate any thoughts before I dive in again and make the wrong decision. I'm really, really torn because either of these blades really speak to something special about why I'm doing all this.
  3. Man, thanks Mark. How could I miss that? There are so many pitfalls to trying to find a good one. Would it be better to just cancel the sale. I am worried that without legitimate papers that I'm looking at gumei given some of the comparisons I've seen in the signature.
  4. Hey! Just stopping by to make an introduction. Finding a sword has been a super interesting process, and this forum has been an awesome resource. Thanks to all you knowledgeable folks. I look forward to learning so much more!
  5. I just bought my first sword, and this forum was extremely helpful in that process. In one of the discussions, someone made the distinction between those who collect swords as artifacts and those who collect them as art. I am more the former category - I feel the pull of weaponry more through its history than its artistry. With that in mind, I was very happy to come across a Wakizashi signed Suishinshi Masahide with Tokubetsu Kicho papers. It has some blemishes, but nothing fatal from what I've read in the forums, and it looks beautiful to me. And again, being a genuine Mashide is super important to me from the historical aspect. Of course, I can't translate the cert, and I am a total newb and could have gotten the id way wrong on the mei. There's a lot I could have missed. Or maybe I misjudged the flaws. In any event, I would appreciate any feedback you guys might have since you've been so helpful to this point. The first link is to some pictures. The second link has a video of the sword. Also, please feel free if you have any suggestions for presentation. Would you leave as is with just the shiraya, or perhaps new koshirae? If so, what should I be looking for to maximize this type of blade? Thanks! Pics: Video: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16R4y1V7YL/
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