Bob61

Thank you to everyone for this very informative information and help. I have also posted this to various groups on Facebook and am pleased to say it has generated quite a discussion! I truly appreciate everyone who has helped andj please join in on the conversation. I've learned alot but am also almost overwhelmed with all the information! It's been great! Bob R

Hi Jean C Thank you for your help. I have added a couple more photos. Yes, the blade is signed on both sides. Any other information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Bob R

Hello All Will someone please help me with translating and identification information on this sword. Blade is signed on both sides. Thank you very much. Dimensions are: Blade length overall is 51.2cm Curvature of 13mm Bob R

SORRY ALL - SOLD FAST!!!!

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Wakizashi/O-Tanto Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Soshu Ju Yasutsugu Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Papered or not and by whom? : NBHTK (Scabbard/Fittings) & Kantei Club dated 1986 Era/Age : 1504-1521 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya, Papered Koshirae Nagasa/Blade Length : 37.5cm Sori : Hamon Type : ubu nakago Jihada : Other Hataraki Visible : Flaws : No visible flaws, slight superficial scratches Sword Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada Will ship to : Worldwide Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal Price and Currency : SOLD CDN Other Info and Full Description : O-Tanto, Soshu Ju Yasutsugu, w/Bonji Muramachi, Papered This is a gorgeous Wakizashi, made as a long tanto per the definition of the toguawa shogunate, however, since the blade is older than this definition, it has been forged as a long tanto or a O-Tanto. Signed Soshu Ju Yasutsugu, with a authentic signature (reference: Markus Sesko’s Sword Smith Enclyopedia, which states Yasutsugu, Eiso (1504-1521), Sagami - Soshu Ju Yasutsugu). Although not a highly recognized swordsmith, his signature is unique. The blade which is ubu nakago, has no perceivable flaws and the polish is in good shape showing activities in Hanno, good, visible. There are some scratches (superficial), with a double layered hamon in chu-siguha style with notare elements and traces of nie, may be sunagashi. Some horimono in shape of bonji and a so no kurikara, but polished down. Comes with papers, certifying that the paper is from the "Kantei Club" dated 1986 (I think). The paper was issued to Kajiwara Kōtōken, who himself was a well-known sword scholar and practitioner of martial arts. The Kantei Club issued papers from the late 80s to early 90s. Also included for the fittings and scabbard is a NBTHK certificate, certifying the scabbard as "Hozon" (worthy of preservation). While the tsuba is not signed, it is authentic and the kozuka and kogatana are both signed. The upper part of the mei from the kokuza is unfortunately unreadable, the lower part reads Matsuhiro & Kao and the mei from the kogatana reads Bishu Osafune Ju Sukesada. Measures Overall 62cm, Nagasa of 37.5cm, 3cm W x .6cm D and a curvature of .7mm. Please reach out via DM if you would like more photos of the blade. Thanks for looking!

Hello Everyone Th I am hoping that someone can give me a signature translation on this Tachi. I truly appreciate any and all help. Thank you very much Bob

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Wakizashi Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Papered or not and by whom? : Not Era/Age : 1800's Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya Nagasa/Blade Length : 15" Sori : .3" Hamon Type : Straight Jihada : Other Hataraki Visible : Flaws : Needs polish Sword Location : Calgary, AB, Canada Will ship to : USA Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal Price and Currency : $2500.00 CDN (not firm, negotiable) Other Info and Full Description : Boys Day Wakizashi, Signed Yuki Hide. From the 1850's. Unknown which Yuki Hide it was. Blade length is 39cm (15") Whole 62cm (24.5") Curvature 10mm (.3") Weighs 588gr Please note, I am not a seller nor collector. I have limited knowledge. Other photos can be provided upon request. Thank you everyone.

Thank you. That explains the two character signature. Not a collector, but am learning. Thanks for the help.

Hi Rivkin Thank you for this information. Here is the limited information I have when the sword was bought.

Hi Toryu2020 I hope this is a better view, if not, I will post tomorrow in the daylight. Thanks for looking. Bob

For your consideration. I am also open to offers. I am a private individual who has inherited this sword. I am NOT a sword collector or dealer. If you require any more information/pictures, please reach out and I will do my best to answer any and all questions. Thanks for looking. Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Unknown Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Gimei (I believe) Papered or not and by whom? : Unpapered Era/Age : Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya Nagasa/Blade Length : 24cm (9.44") Sori : Hamon Type : Jihada : Other Hataraki Visible : Flaws : Sword Location : Canada Will ship to : USA (preferably) Payment Methods Accepted : Price and Currency : $2800.00 US (obo) Other Info and Full Description :

Hello Gentleman I am asking for more information on this boy's sword signed Yuki Hide. According to documentation the hardware is from c1850 and the blade is ca 1450. I am having trouble finding any information on which Yuki Hide it may be. Also, if anyone has any information on where I can find a similar boy's sword, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all. Bob

Hello; Thank you for all your help. I apologize for the upside down photo and have rectified it here. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.

Hello Gentleman I am back on this fantastic forum to ask once again for some assistance on a Wakizashi I have in my possession. It is papered. I am hoping that someone would be kind enough to help me find another sword made by this swordsmith or please translate for me the name. I am not a sword collector, so I am at a loss as to where to look. I have done some research, but to no avail. Thank you all. Bob Rae

Hi Thank you for the messages. I have tested the habaki, with my gold tester and it came out as 22kt. Of course, it is not solid, has a copper underlay. The koshaire is silver. The scabbard as well, as you can see has tons of silver and is back to it's tarnished look now. I thank you for your interest and insights. Bob

For your consideration. Price is not firm. Negotiations accepted. Please note, I am not a Japanese sword collector. So please keep that in mind. Any information has been provided to me by qualified individuals. Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Aikuchi Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Gimei. Not papered. Bought from Bob Lightener Era/Age : Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Plain Shirasaya included Nagasa/Blade Length : 34.8cm Sori : Hamon Type : Jihada : Other Hataraki Visible : Flaws : Sword Location : Alberta, Canada Will ship to : USA Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal Price and Currency : $4,000.00 CDN + Shipping Other Info and Full Description : This is a gorgeous signed Akuchi tanto by Nagasone Nyudo Okisato with matching gold mounts in full polish. Unpapered, comes with plain shirasaya and cloth casing. I believe it is a gimei blade. Bought in the early 1990's late 1980's from Bob Lightener out of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Please feel free to message me if you would like other pictures/information. Measures Overall Blade length 34.8cm Scabbard 37cm L Weighs 584 gr

Hello I am asking today for information from this informative and honest forum for the selling value of this sword. It was bought by my wife's late husband from Bob Lightener in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Upon my very limited understanding, this is more than likely a gimei blade and I will be selling it as this. Unfortunately, I am in a position where this beautiful akuchi must go. I however, am at a loss as to where to start for pricing. The blade is in full polish and as can be seen by the pictures, beautiful. As this is not my first post, I come to this forum with the understanding that this is not a firm evaluation, but just a opinion and will be taken as so. I am asking here because I know that this forum is filled with extremely knowledgeable people and I appreciate and value your insight. I thank you in advance for any help. Bob

Hello I am hoping that someone can translate the signature on this Kozuka. Thank you. Bob

Hi Mark Thank you for your response. I have fixed the problem, I hope in the google drive files, thanks for that. I am no expert, by far! Yes, Bob was on another level! He was a friend of my wife's late husband, this is her collection now. Her husband bought almost all his swords from Bob. I'm pretty sure this is gimei, as I have asked my wife and she was fully involved with the collection. I do understand about getting things papered, however, her husband was not big on this. At this time, I am looking to sell it, however, I do have other blades in the collection. This has been an issue, as I am dealing with a number of swords. Thank you for your help in regards to this, I will try to further research this. Cheers and thanks, Bob

Hello Gentleman Thank you once again for letting me join this fantastic forum. I have had nothing but a very positive experience with this forum and I truly appreciate all the help I have received. I am once again asking if anyone could be kind enough to direct me in valuing the above sword. It is more than likely gimei. The information that I have been given on the signature is Nagasone Nyudo Okisato and was purchased more than likely through Bob Lightner in Florida. It is in good polish and comes with a plain shirasaya. I realize that the prices between an original and a fake are significant, so any help would be appreciated. I am attaching google drive photos as there are quite a few. Thanking you all once again, Cheers Bob https://drive.google...gfFseHDb?usp=sharing https://drive.google...OPtwfIWC?usp=sharing

Hi Everyone I truly appreciate all the help and will look into what has been suggested. This is a great start, thank you all. Cheers. Bob

Hello Everyone I am here to ask for help with aging and signature identification on this pair of satsuma vases. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Each vase measures 14cm H x 4.5cm (Base) W and weigh 218 and 238grams. Thank you all! Cheers, Bob

Hi Steve M Thank you ever so much, this definately clarifies things. Much appreciated. Thanks and Cheers Bob

Hello Thank you everyone for your input. I have researched both names and am still a little confused. Does anyone have another example of the signature that is on the tea canister. I still cannot find anything remotely like it, other than copies of current pieces. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and Cheers Bob

Hi Steve Great, yes I do understand what you are saying, just wanted to make sure. I will take a look at your links, thank you ever so much for your help on this matter. Truly appreciated. Have a great weekend. Cheers Bob