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Hi, Some details as per valid PM comments. Moto Kasane = 8mm Saki Kasane = 5mm He first signed Sukeyoshi (using the kanji 祐芳) and changed it to Ashu Sukeyoshi (阿洲祐芳). You must admit it is quite unique for a Tanto, isn't it?

Hello, I have this nice Tanto to offer. What makes it unique for me is its thickness and awesome Hamon. It comes with solid silver Habaki, Aikuchi Koshirae (Menuki also solid silver), Shirasaya and NBTHK. Silk white sword bag also included. Nagasa: 21,8cm Total: 40cm Blade weight: 183g Sori: 0 cm This blade is attributed to Ashu Sukeyoshi (阿洲祐芳) by NBTHK. Ashu is another name for Awa province (Today’s Tokushima prefecture). Sukeyoshi was active during the end of the Edo period- early Meiji era (Late 19th century-early 20th century). He first signed Sukeyoshi as his maker’s name and changed it to Sukeyoshi. We assume Yoshikawa Rokuro was his birth name. He was born in Awa province, and he learned sword-forging techniques from Bizen Osafune Sukenaga (備前長船祐永), one of the most famous swordsmiths at the end of the Edo period. After finishing the apprenticeship, Sukeyoshi returned to Awa province and served Hachisuka clan, the head of the entire Awa province. It is said that he forged a sword for Kondo Isami, a famous figure who belonged to Shinsengumi, a military unit formed as guards or Shogun at the end of the Edo period. Considering this fact, we believe the craftsmanship of Sukeyoshi was highly appreciated among Samurai at the end of the Edo period. Asking price 2500$ + shipment. Located in Poland/EU.

Hi, I confirm a happy 'customer' here, with successful delivery to USA (even with all the BAN from Mr. Trump). Please browse catalog, these Tsuba are really nice and prices are also fair. Cheers!

Hi, Measurements please.

Still available. Sword came back from dealer as apparently my asking price (plus dealer's cut) is way to much. It is a Wazamono smith sword, in perfect polish and almost (1 kissaki ware) perfect condition, with 'fresh' NBTHK. I paid for it 12k PLN (~3225$ with current $ rate) and wanted to get back the money. Looks like it will be difficult. I'm open to offers, if you find this sword interesting then please PM. I will consider any reasonable offers. Thanks!

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Still available. Price 3900$ + shipment costs. I know it is a high price for Hozon Wakizashi, but ... - rare smith with good reputation, not many Tosa out there - recent NBTHK - blade is in PERFECT condition and polish. Not a single Ware or even a scratch. Have a look at GDrive for pictures and video (or let me know where to send them if you don't want to use GDrive). Cheers!

Hi, I will check with my friend and send you details/pictures/price via PM. Thanks! Ohhhh, I see, originally I though that you are commenting Tsuba itself. No hard feelings, thanks!

@ROKUJURO I have no profit in this, I just wanted: 1. Help my friend, as he is not a forum member and doesn't speak English. 2. Help "low level" collectors like myself to maybe find an interesting Tsuba that they can afford. @Brian Please feel free to delete this post if you judge that it is violating the rules. Thank you everyone, cheers!

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Are you from the past? I disagree, as a person without deep pockets I find these quite interesting. Anyway, maybe this help. I will leave it as it is. If anyone is interested you know where to find me.

Hello, Thank you all for checking the topic and comments. Again, I understand that this type of posting isn't ideal, but IMHO it is fair enough when comparing to number of offered Tsuba. Posting 71 Tsuba in one post, or opening 71 posts for each Tsuba is a lot of workload. I also don't think it will be more practical to review the collection. Here we have basic overview in one spot. If you are interested in specific Tsuba, send me picture of it and I will share all details with exact price. As for GDrive being unsafe, I don't get it. As URL indicates FOLDER is a 'landing' place. Link isn't pointing to a file. All files in folder are JPGs = no attack vectors via this extension. If you still need assurance, then run URL via VT: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/url Cheers!

Hi, BUMP of the topic with a bold statement from my end to close the discussion. I'm hoping this sword to be made by Yosozaemon Sukesada (active during the Eishō to Tenbun eras 1504–1555). I will appreciate your comments, thanks!

Hi, It will be really difficult to do this for 71 Tsuba, I hope you understand. First I want to show what we have and if anyone is interested in a specific Tusba/Tsubas then please PM me. I will provide more details and price.

Hi, Please PM me if you are interested in any specific Tsuba. Prices are around 300-400USD (depends on Tsuba) or with huge discount if you will buy all of them. Located in Poland so nice and quick shipping within EU. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dJbJ8_Qr-LzMS_x-bFwvkMIJn7mGqrxF

... and that Tsuka ... I'm sorry, it is just my personal opinion, but Tsuka is 'wrong'. It is way to long for this Nakago, also for the blade (proportions) itself. If you would like to use/swing/cut (yes, I know, just hypothetically) with this Tsuka, it would probably snap, as Nakago goes not even to half of Tsuka. I know, there are Kenjutsu schools that have different approach to left hand and not always put it at the end of Tsuka. Still, my personal opinion, Tsuka should be more like that: Apart from that, great sword!

Hadori on this one is sloppy in my opinion. I do not think a master Togishi was working on this sword. Some say it was acid etched. Polish is in good condition but I have a feeling it has few decades. What we have here is in my opinion late Muromachi (or very early Edo) Sue-Bizen with: 1. Very distinctive Nakago shape, especially ending of it. 2. Tight Itame/Mokume Hada. 3. Wild/irregular Kani no Tsune Hamon. Based on the owner's story sword was purchased in Japan in an antique shop that don't specialize in swords (mostly ceramics and other Asian antiques). Shop owner has no knowledge about the swords and he was selling this on behalf of sword owner as per commission. Sword owner was looking for fast cash instead of having family heirloom. So, any educated guesses? Who might be the smith?

Thank you very much!

Private collection in Poland.

Hello, Please help with Mei translation, thank you!

Speaking about Nakago, check this, especially bottom/ending of Nakago, comparing to my clue/lead.

Again, looking at the sword at hand I don't have such a feeling. Maybe it is due to pictures quality. I will try to take more photos this night, with different light.