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  1. SwordGuyJoe
    The mei is something shige, but not sure the something.
  2. SwordGuyJoe
    Hey everyone, I was wondering if you guys wouldn't mind checking something out for me. I bought a Ken on a whim and may have been a dumb move - not the first, probably not the last infortunately. Looked in decent shape, apeared to be older - he is stating Edo, but I can't place the Mei. Can you guys take a look? $890 didn't seem too steep. Fingers crossed... Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0340688279
  3. SwordGuyJoe
    All, To let you know, although I have been asking a lot of questions, I have been getting better and solve about 3 for every one that I need to ask for help on. That said, I am trying to decipher a surrender tag. Can someone help me out? Thanks again!
  4. SwordGuyJoe
    Thank you Koichi-san.
  5. SwordGuyJoe
    I see that a lot of people have looked at this, but no responses. Not a good enough pic or are you guys stumped too?
  6. SwordGuyJoe
    This is very interesting. It is not very often that this style of Kyu Gunto actually has a handmade blade. Usually, machine made. Nice piece!
  7. SwordGuyJoe
    Can anyone help with this? It looks like Kanenobu, but I can't find him, nor can I decipher the rest. Thanks a million.
  8. SwordGuyJoe
    Not to spark up a debate about something, but never say never - or always for that mater. First, a seki stamp does not always mean a machine made blade. There is a good chance you have a showa-to blade, but you may have gendaito. Although it is difficult to tell from the single photo (for me anyway). Let the disagreements begin! Also, if you have more pics, I would love to see them.
  9. SwordGuyJoe
    Any thoughts on this one?
  10. SwordGuyJoe
    Oh man - My mistake... Sorry!
  11. SwordGuyJoe
    Anyone recognize this? I have tried to line it up in my Slough's but can't find it. Thanks!
  12. SwordGuyJoe
    Thanks everyone and John for continuing the hunt. I am a guy who likes to learn to fish rather than being fed. John, where would I/could I look for myself next time?
  13. SwordGuyJoe
    Here is another shot. For all I know, I posted upside down. Thanks!
  14. SwordGuyJoe
    All, A while back I asked for assistance for sayagaki translation. When Larry took a look at the Kanehiro, he said that it may be a blade entered for competition. I didn't ask or post a marking on the shirasaya's tsuka, but could someone take a look and see if they can translate it? Thanks again for the help!
  15. SwordGuyJoe
    Thanks Marcus!
  16. SwordGuyJoe
    All, When I picked up this blade, I asked Larry to take a look and he said that it is Sadahiro. I am sure he is right, but can someone take a look and tell me the rest? Thanks everyone - especially Larry, it was great to meet you!
  17. SwordGuyJoe
    All, Stupid question - well maybe more to the point, someone else is stupid and I have to fix it. Someone let oil harden between the blade and the habaki. How do I remove the oil without damaging the blade? Thanks!
  18. SwordGuyJoe
    Grrr.... If only I had $20K to spend - I would buy the Shodai Ujifusa in a heartbeat. That thing is beautiful! I think I'll go start buying lotto tickets and one day it will be mine - oh yes, it will be mine.
  19. SwordGuyJoe
    Very nice indeed. I have a stupid question though. Is it possible to polish the side with etchings? I think I know that a person shouldn't, but never owned one. Thanks for sharing.
  20. SwordGuyJoe
    Absolutely - even if the blade would have sold with out any fittings, still a good price. Well done to who ever bought the blade.
  21. SwordGuyJoe
    I am not sure if you bought this or not, since the bidding ended. The saya is either a fake or it has been painted black - not normal for this type of sword. Additionally the top spacer on the tsuba is chrome... also not normal. The blade seems fine for the photos, but the non-standard variations to the fittings alone make them suspect.
  22. SwordGuyJoe
    Questions about the blade aside, this is one of the best looking shin-gunto's I have seen. My only concern would be the leather saya cover. I haven't seen them with ties - maybe repro? Other than that it is BEAUTIFUL.
  23. SwordGuyJoe
    Brian, Maybe I should stop kicking myself then. Thanks for the info.
  24. SwordGuyJoe
    Thank you Koichi, I appreciate the help. Before I ask, I try to get as close as frustration will allow. Thanks for helping me when I wasn't able to at least give it a go on my own.
  25. SwordGuyJoe
    Actually, this is one heck of a deal! These were Kamikaze blades, so first they are obviously very rare - not many can be salvaged from a pile of burning plane wreckage. Secondly, most of these were machine made, but this is a handmade piece. Certainly not of the same quality as a lot of the stuff I have seen other board members collect, but for militaria collectors, like myself, this is a very nice piece. I was "the other" bidder. Kind of kicking myself for not pushing it a bit further.
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