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maybe this helps: HIROCHIKA (広近), 1st gen., Enpō (延宝, 1673-1681), Ōshū – “Ōshū Nakamura-jūnin Yamato no Daijō Minamoto Hirochika” (奥州中村住人大和大掾源広近), “Ōshū Uda-gun Nakamura-jūnin Yamato no Kami Hirochika” (奥州宇多郡中村住人大和守広近), real name Fushimi Uemon (伏見右衛門), student of Sukehiro (助広), he signed his name first also with the characters (寛近), he worked for the Nakamkura fief (中村藩) which was ruled by the Sōma family (相馬), ō-gunome-midare, wazamono HIROCHIKA (広近), 2nd gen., Hōei (宝永, 1704-1711), Ōshū – “Yamato no Kami Hirochika” (大和守広近), student of Sukenao (助直) HIROCHIKA (広近), 3rd gen., An´ei (安永, 1772-1781), Ōshū – “Ōshū Nakamura-jū Minamoto Hirochika” (奥州中村住源広近) HIROCHIKA (弘近), An´ei (安永, 1772-1781), Musashi – “Jōyō Suifu-jū Hozumi Hirochika” (常陽水府住穂積弘近), he came originally from Hitachi province but moved later to Edo HIROCHIKA (寛近), Eishō (永正, 1504-1521), Mino – “Fujiwara Hirochika saku” (藤原寛近作), “Izumi no Kami Hirochika” (和泉守寛近), “Hirochika saku” (寛近作), according to a theory, this was the early signature of the 2nd gen. Izumi no Kami Kanesada (兼定), jō-saku HIROCHIKA (寛近), Tenbun (天文, 1532-1555), Ise – “Seishū Kuwana-jū Fujiwara Hirochika” (勢州桑名住 藤原寛近) HIROCHIKA (寛近), Enpō (延宝, 1673-1681) → HIROCHIKA (広近), 1st gen., Enpō (延宝, 1673-1681), Ōshū Regards Oli

Hi, Antony Cummins is not really the best source for history of Martial Arls or Koryu. I wouldn't recommend this documentation, Regards Oli

another shoot:

Hi, no experience with supermacro, i have a 40mm Nikon objective. But i still playing around and testing. Regards Oli

You startet it with disinformation, i think you say fake news in USA. And yes there also nice Blades from Koto or Edo Time. Not shure what your problem is, but this shouldn't discuss here.

Hi Neil, for good Photos you only need good light. As a beginner i am glad to started with a Gendaito. There made some nice blades in this time, and i learned a lot about Go-kaden Regards Oli

Yes Bizen Yokoyama School made some nice Blades. Regards Oli

You can read the book shinshinto-shi from Markus Sesko, there is a lot information about the smith Masahide, and the smiths he influenced. Regards Oliver

Maybe: YUKINAGA (行長), Shōhō (正保, 1644-1648), Bungo – “Bungo no Kuni Kainomoto Yukinaga” (豊後国甲斐本 行長), first name Yashirō (弥四郎), according to tradition the son of the Tenshō-era (天正, 1573-1592) Yukihisa (行久), he lived in Kainomoto (甲斐本) in Bungo´s Ōno (大野), Kainomoto is also read as Kaimoto and also written with the characters (賀井本), suguha, ko-midare, wazamono Hard to see the condition of this blade. Looks its not in so good condition. Did it have Papers? Regards Oli

too small pictures, but the Habaki looks nice. There is also a Translation Section, Regards Oliver

Maybe HISAHIRO (久広), 1st gen., Bunkyū (文久, 1861-1864), Chikugo – “Chikugo Yanagawa-jū Hisahiro” (筑後柳川住 久広), “Shinano no Kami Fujiwara Hisahiro” (信濃守藤原久広), “Yanagawa-jū Hisahiro” (柳川住久広), student of Munehiro (宗広), family name Mutō (武藤), Shinano no Kami Hisahiro had three sons who all signed with Hisahiro, his oldest son succeeded as 2nd gen. Example Katana https://nihontou.jp/.../katana/1578/00.html

Hi, here is another: https://nihontou.jp/.../katana/1604/00.html Very exepensive

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/faq/

with the nagasa of 54,2 cm and suriage i think it was a Katana before, or am i incorrect?

Thats learning, and the best way to learn ist to make mistakes. You should also get in contact with other collectors to see more blades. The Wakizashi is ok, it's a original Nihonto with history. Some startet with a Showato or chinese Fakesword. And most collectors in USA have much better opportunities to buy good Nihonto.

Hi, what do you think about this auction: https://www.catawiki...-kuniteru-Japan-1868 ? Didn't find anything about the smith, Regards Oli

You want really judge this sword with this pictures? If you are looking for are military sword it can be fine. If you are looking for a Gendaito or older sword i wouldn't buy it, Regards Oli

Yes i think you are right, sorry

look at the classic Iaito Shops: https://www.seidosho...iaito-sageo-tsukaito or https://tozandoshop.com/collections/sageo

looks like it needs a polish, or?

Koshiare must be made for the wakiyashi. You can buy, Menuki, Tsuba and Fuchikashira from the time. Example for this service: https://nihontoantiq...m/sword-restoration/ , Regards Oliver

About Point2. Naginata was also used in Showa to train young girls to increase the war spirit. Boys trained Kendo, Judo, Karate and qirls Naginata-do.

About 2. : Naginata was used both, from men and women. It depends on the Naginata, the heavy one more for men. I think men used it on the battelfield, and women to protect home. Sorry but must research for source, if its needed. example of existing schools:

is this: https://www.aoijapan...-kore-army-koshirae/ the same Amahide? Regards Oliver

No star stamp only Akihisa on the other side.