Mark

see you all next week. Stop bye and say hello to Grey and I Mark

I have the top 2. And I added another to make 3. Let me know if you’re interested in any. Mark. Nixe@bright.net

Kevin thanks for asking. i think i have at least one or two. i will look later today. my email is nixe@bright.net mark

i agree on not polishing the sword. It appears to be a late (1880s-1940s) blade. Unless it was shortened. Either way best to enjoy it as is

welcome Kevin

if your in the midwest you could wait for the Chicago show and see hundreds of swords in hand. see before you buy.

Check Grey Doffin's site https://japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/item-category/swords/ he has several Wakizashi in that price range with modern NBTHK papers and some with koshirae Grey is known here and a great guy to deal with

maybe the auction house has coverage? When i send a sword i had completed the "paperwork" in advance and they sent me shipping label/instructions and it was covered by them as it was already "under contract"

congratulations well deserved win

yes i have most. i had put them away. let me know what you need nixe@bright.net mark

Bunsei 12 1829

The show is less than 2 months away. Now is the time to plan to attend the Vegas Sword show https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ There is a link on the website for room reservations. If you want a table (or 1/2 a table - they are 8') let me know at vegasswordshow@gmail.com A great opportunity to see Samurai swords in hand and learn from actual examples. There will be educational presentations organized by Mike Yamasaki https://www.facebook.com/tetsugendo Contact me directly with any questions. Thanks for looking! See you there! Here an opportunity to buy/sell/trade and see hundreds of great swords, tsuba, and fittings. Meet restoration craftsmen, educational presentations.

the closer they get when faking them the harder to tell and more people will be deceived

is it the same item/auction? The seller's name seems to be different on the closed auction than the bid record. maybe i don't understand how it works, i have never used this service

Sorry my mistake. Hopefully you can find it soon

Grey appears to have one. he is a good guy to deal with https://japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/book/sword-books/b635-dai-token-ichi-2003-2/

The Vegas show is a few months away. Plan now to attend if possible. For information see https://www.vegasswordshow.com/ The public days are Friday and Saturday. Here is a flyer for the show If you have any questions please contact me Thanks for Looking Mark

the second hole does not look like made by a "bubba" looks properly done. This was made early (1936). Maybe tachi vs katana placement? Maybe made for 94 and mounted in 98. Maybe standard but mounted in "custom" gunto mounts. Could be a bunch or reasons. I don't think it is a big deal but that is in the eye of the individual. mark

No shinsa at the show this year. I will be posting a thread with show details shortly, i had sent information to past table holders and will follow up with information to past attendees. thanks Mark

my opinion is this a fake, or copy, of an NCO sword. sorry

Paul D collection (or much of it) sold at auction, and those that did not sell were/are available through a dealer here A large collection from northwest was sold through a well know dealer (he may have some still available) i am not sure of the results but there are some examples that could be looked at

Showa wordsmiths $95 Shin nihonto no kantei nyumon with translation (Signed by Harry to previous owner) $175 Papinot $20 Nihon Rekishi no Zuikan $20

Yamada newsletters $200 Sue koto $50 Gassan (sold) Mon book $125