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Seems I remember a past thread but I can't seem to locate it. I mail 20+ swords internationally each year. I just had one returned. It was rejected by Fish and Wildlife. The form letter does not say what the issue was but I guess it must be the same' as it was a gunto sword with no ivory or other materials but wood, metal and cloth. Maybe others have had similar problems and can save me some time trying to figure it out. Any suggestions for properly mailing swords and avoiding this issue? Thanks
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before trying for generation you need school or group. What school do you think it is?
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I read it to say: second generation Minamoto Yoshichika saku.... plenty of into on him on line and in books, I think we have discussed him a number of times
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thanks Chris. it was fun
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ok, one last stab at it. Muramasa, hard to kantei seeing just one side of the balde
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with the clue, maybe Tsunahiro or Fusamune
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I agree with Arnold, looks like a Shinto, or Shinshinto, copy of Fukuoka Ichimonji
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Refinish And Polish, Or Not
Mark replied to Richard Waddell's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Richard Myself, and a bunch of collectors (some NMB members), will be in Louisville KY in a couple of weeks. I get down to Dayton/Wilmington every couple of months. Email me at nixe@bright.net if one of those options works for you -
Refinish And Polish, Or Not
Mark replied to Richard Waddell's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Richard I live near Toledo OH. Depends on your time frame there are military shows in the area that a few collectors attend and maybe we could meet you and check out the sword -
Refinish And Polish, Or Not
Mark replied to Richard Waddell's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Richard where are you located? maybe there is a sword show or club that you could visit and get some input -
Morita san, thank you for the enlightening translation, and thanks to all who helped, the forum is a great rescores, I appreciate the information
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Thank you Moriyama san, So is this a poem? what is the approximate meaning?
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John, thanks, Chris -- glad it was not too simple, I tried it but it made no sense to me, at least I know it is a challenge. Maybe someone will recognize it
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I have a Shinshinto katana signed Toban Ju Minamoto Toshiyuki Saku. On the other side of the nakago that is giving me trouble. Any help appreciated thanks
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yes, confirmed
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other side says "Echizen Ju" if I am reading it correctly -- the picture is challenging
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looks like you did fine to me.. be careful not to go too far
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sorry brain freeze, confused it with another, no it did not have menuki still the same as it was, sorry. My other comments were my memories of the correct tanto.
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Bob When I looked at it in hand it seemed there was temper along the first 1/2 of the blade from the machi but the upper half is hard to see, I could sort of "imagine" it on one side but the other certainly looked like it was gone. I think it is Kunifusa and dated Oei 15, but it is hard to read so maybe I am wrong. The tsuba is horn and has worms have nibbled some, the menuki and f/k are ok. Nice old tanto but not sure it is restorable. Let us know what you think when you see it
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see Greys comment below
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Katana authenticity: should I wait for a show?
Mark replied to oyhou's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Allen very wise to post pictures, will save you $100 and some embarrassment, in my opinion it is a modern Chinese fake. Please check "Fake swords" link above -
here is the ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/221636712472?ss ... 1555.l2649 maybe it will go cheap, check it out and bid if interested
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withdrawn from sale I am posting on eBay. I will list it for $1 no reserve so if you think $350 is too much maybe it will sell for less and someone here will get a good deal. I had listed a couple of swords on ebay a month or so back that went for less than $200. I will add the link shortly when it is done Moderator please move to ebay category
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I only put it up here as there was some talk on other threads about wanting inexpensive swords. I think I have 350 in it but thought I would make it available to encourage newer collectors.
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not sold. had a couple of nibbles but no sale. I am at a gun show and brought it, I marked it at $500 so will see if it sells at the show
