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    Kanefusa help

    Mark C posted a topic in Nihonto

    Hi Everyone, Below are two pictures of my 23rd Gen Kanefusa. I've had this sword for a while now and am still trying to work out if it's traditional or not. Mei is: Seki no Ju Ni Ju san dai kanefusa saku kore with no stamps at all. I believe I can see itame/masame mix in the hada, sunagashi, nie and a hakikake boshi. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Mark C
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    Hi Mark, Try item number 380302213059 (Thick Flat Dark Horn Blank Plate 130 x 40 x 10 mm) Regards Mark
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    Hi Mark, Try on Ebay seller - Robsbits I use him and have the added bonus of living 200 yrds from him :D Regards Mark
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    Thank you Guys, researching Kansho, I find it's a period between 1460 and 1466 although the Kan Kanji is very different. I will try and get some good pictures of the blade today. Again Thanks Mark C
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    Hi, Can I please ask for some help with this Tanto mei. I can only get what seems to be " Seki Ju" Thanks in advance Regards Mark C
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    Glad he's ok but I could think of better places to be than Afghan, my son is there now ( Regards Mark
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    Hi Chris, If you can make the Birmingham Arms fair at the motorcycle museum on Feb 13th, some of the people mentioned above will be there if you want to show your sword to someone. The Northern Token Society has a table at the fair as well. Regards Mark C
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    Hi All, I purchased a Naginata and pole from a board member and need a little help. Could I please ask if anyone has a pic of the mei of the Shinshinto Fujiwara Kunimasa from Musashi, mid 1800's, TK208 (Thanks M Green) Many thanks in advance MarkC
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    Count me in for a copy. Regards Mark
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    Thank You Koichi Regards Mark
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    Hi Everyone, I have a Katana in gunto mounts, it has an inscription on the wooden saya liner, would it be possible for someone to please translate it for me. Many thanks in advance Regards Mark
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    Hi Roy, Hope you and the good lady are well. I'm one step in front of you, I've only got to look for the top half of my blade Signed - Tsu no kuni ikutama kenryu shi sadaharu seitan kore Regards Mark C
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    Hi Lionel, Yes Chris (medalsandmilitaria) is still trading but as mentioned , is having trouble with his website. Chris is the organiser of the Show at the motorcycle museum and also has a shop in Warwick. As Peter has said, Bill and Peter are OK If possible, come to the show in September Regards Mark
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    Hi, Last time I spoke to Chris his website provider was mucking him about and his shop is very small so probably not ideal for a large number of swords. He does however usually have 40+ swords at the Motorcycle museum show also Bill Tagg has a large selection. Regards Mark
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    Hi Lionel, Brian has named most of them. Three of the above usually attend the International Arms fair at the Motorcycle museum next to the NEC, Birmingham. I think the next fair is in September plus it coincides with the annual country wide meeting of the Northern Token Society. Regards Mark
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    Hi Peter, How near are we to the magic 300 ? Cheers Mark
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    Hi Peter, Have registered my swords, Do we get a confirmation email of registered interest? Stephen - If the boys forget, I will let you know. Regards Mark
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    Hi Peter, Definitely interested, I have three. Regards Mark
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    Hi Barry, No koshirae with the sword, if fact the sword is in a sorry state being the lower half of a katana and basically worthless. As you can see from the pic it has been well butchered with a grinder or something, Still I only paid £20 for it as a mei translation excercise. All the best Mark
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    Thank you Moriyama san
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    Thank you Jacques
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    Hi All, I've had a go at translating this mei and date and would ask for some help to see if i'm anywhere near. Mei = oite shin kuni ikutama kenryu shi sadaharu seitan kore Date = ? ? ? nen kyu gatsu ? hi Any help greatly appreciated Many thanks Mark
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    Strange Wak Saya

    Mark C replied to drbvac's topic in Tosogu

    Hi, I had one very similar to this and the inset objects turned out to be small shells, unsure which type. Thats all I found out, hope that helps. All the best Mark
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    Hi, I can see Sukesada. Regards Mark
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    Thank you Koichi San. The saya had a rather scruffy looking leather cover on it and this was reveiled when it was taken off. Again, thank you All the best Mark
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