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Wow, @Curran — out of curiosity, what makes you call it a “monster” blade? Kinda looks like a tanto. Okan, I didn’t mean that in a bad way — it looks gorgeous. Also, regarding the stamp on the shirasaya, is that made by the shirasaya maker or by the swordsmith? Never seen one before.

Did I even mention the period of the sword in any of my comments? You’re the one who wrote “WW2 ERA Japanese KATANA” in the subject — not me!

Go check your own forum activity. You’ve 44 pages of topics titled “WWII Japanese sword,” all just asking for comments on specific swords or translations of ones you found on eBay.. In every topic, when someone suggests something about a blade, you agree...like this particular example: "I agree with it being Muromachi Bizen era"... Why do you agree? Why does your topic say " WWII era Katana" then? Do you even know the difference? You said, “The purpose of the forum is a learning tool for everyone.” I agree — then why don’t you comment on other topics and share your knowledge so others can learn from you? You are a member in this forum for nearly 5 years..I’m sure you’ve learned something by now...or did you? I’m sorry, but one thing I can’t stand is people buying and selling something with zero knowledge and no intention to learn, while expecting others to do their dirty work for them. I find it very disrespectful. Do your own research, share your findings, and ask if you’re on the right track — that way, maybe you’ll actually learn something. And yes — either buy a membership or donate a dollar for every question you’ve asked so far...it would be the decent thing to do.

Steven, I’m sure you’ve been told this a million times before, but there is a Military Swords of Japan section on this forum. So why do you keep posting here? I’m tired of seeing your posts in ALL CAPS! You are buying and selling swords(for years...)...Instead of constantly depending on others with zero contribution to this forum, why not try learning on your own first and come to your own conclusions?

Congrats Okan!

Hi, I recently found a sword at an estate sale and decided to purchase it. It’s in pretty good condition, and I’m fairly certain it’s a koto blade. However, one thing puzzles me — there are some oval, smudge-like shapes on the hamon, and I’m not sure what they are. Could this be an issue with the polish? Thank you!

Understood, thanks a bunch!

Wow, thank you very much! @Bugyotsuji Sashikomi definitely speaks to me..

Hello @Lewis B, what does "chin chin cho" mean?

Is there an example of the same blade polished in both sashikomi and hadori? (I’d like to understand the difference more clearly.) Thank you!

You see casting flaws created by sand casting..Seriously?

There’s no indication that this is a cast — it’s simply low in quality, that’s all.

Wow, Okan.. What does the rest of the koshirae look like?

If he is a knowledgeable person, then he wasn't honest.

I'm not an expert but doesn't look 18th century for sure. Return it if you can.

Is this the same one that was sold on Proantic by Patrice Sabbah?

Do you think everyone is flying to Japan to check the swords before ordering from AOI?

There is no photographic evidence, only a photograph. We just have different perspectives because of our different levels of experience and knowledge.

Here we go again... @Dan tsuba There is nothing that indicates this is a cast..

Did you try google first?

The most suitable one in this situation is: It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man by argument. by William McAdoo @Brian This thread doesn't do anyone any good...People will keep on feeding him and It will just go on and on..Just a waste of time...

Again, it's just sad...

It is just sad.

Yes!

There were different ways to forge a tsuba. Some of them have 2-3 layers, with the upper crust being the top layer. Some not folded. Some inlays are applied on a heated plate so it affects upper layer as well. Two of the tsuba with missing zogan are applied to a prepared area. The other one, with the missing shi shi, is completely different.