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Does any one have the email address of the Japanese company Iida-Koendo Ltd? I have a phone number, but find it difficult to communicate. Help would be gratefully appreciated. Neil.
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i have choshu minamoto masa ? hope you can halp it is a different blade 62cm length and is tempered down the hole back of the blade regards Bernard
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I had been reading up and studying nihonto recently. I wanted to get a katana and to avoid a gunto or Chinese fake. 20th century would be OK, as long as it wan't factory produced. I felt like I had enough knowledge to at least avoid those. I knew I wanted a katana with a bo-hi and had a style of hamon in mind. That led me to this. It has many flaws. I'm trying to get an idea of whether it's worth putting effort into to restoring it. It has a signature that is easily read, I'm not including it here because I'd like to get opinions based on the appearance of the blade. I tried to get some decent close-up photos, I can get more if needed. I made measurements of it, here are a few. Nagasa is 28.5", overall 35.75". Sori for just nagasa is 14.42mm. Motohaba 33.48mm, sakihaba 23.4mm. Motokisane 7.95mm, sakikasane 5.86mm. Any and all opinions welcome. Thanks, Scott
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Hi, I'm very new to the forum so please forgive me if I mess up. I'm helping out my local military museum catalog and identify their bladed weapons. This katana was donated to them by a family of a WWII veteran who supposedly brought it home. I believe it is a post-war bring back due to the lack of military fittings. If anyone can tell me more about the katana that would be much appreciated. It's in rough shape and is missing the tsuba and kashira. I noticed it has an emperor node as well. Thank you for your time. Due to a lot of photos taken for the museum's books ill just link an imgur album if that is okay. Imgur link: https://imgur.com/a/tbEQ4H7 -
For Those Japanese Military Sword Collectors
matthewbrice posted a topic in Military Swords of Japan
Like Fred Geyer noted in his post--here as well is a cheap plug for a hard-to-find late war army nco sword. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113120580776 Thank you. --Matt Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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Dear Fellow Collectors, Hope you are all good. Hoping to get some advice from you all about cleaning up a blade myself. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-samurai-sword-katana-with-koshirae-tsuka-tsuba-/123183169971?nma=true&si=RKKWZP2A9GTVpzekT9%252BbWeIMNak%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I’ve been collecting nihonto, and nihonto books for a good long while, and I have employed professionals to do restoration work in the past numerous times, but I would very much like to try and clean (just clean, not restore, not polish) this sword and koshirae myself. I envision the following goals, and would gladly take advice from anyone who has knowledge of how to achieve these: Clean as much of the rust off of the blade as possible without damaging the jacket steel. —In my mind, sandpaper, wire brushes, steel wool, etc. are NOT options. Those options would certainly be quick, but they would potentially compromise the jacket steel and disfigure the blade. —I am hoping to find some advice about specific chemicals, oils or electrolytic processes, etc. that can be used in combination with “elbow grease”, to slowly work away the rust on the blade and fittings. Ideally these would be chemicals and oils that will not end up “acid etching” the blade in the process. —Electrolysis to remove the rust may not be possible because I don’t want to remove the rust from the nakago, and submerging the entire blade in order to remove the rust on the blade via electrolysis would probably result in that. Submerging it in part could be possible...? I will likely end up leaving the saya the way it is with the exception of cleaning up the kojiri as described above, and the koiguchi as described below. —Do you think I need to remove the kojiri to do this? It seems I would need to given the amount of rust it has picked up, but perhaps not. —I would appreciate any advice about removing the kojiri and reapplying it after cleaning, if people think that is necessary. I will likely keep the tsuka wrapped the way it is. I like the old worn look that it has, and I don’t want to try and do much with that. It looks like it is still tight and was well made at the time. Cleaning the menuki a bit would be nice but if they’re impossible to get out then I’m not going to fuss with it. I would appreciate any advice people would offer about cleaning up the tsuba. I don’t need it to sparkle or be shinsa worthy, but it would be nice if the details of it were a little less obscured. I suspect in this case that just a little bit of cleaning with the right polishing product and an appropriately thick rag would get me to the goal, but I have never really done anything like this myself so I don’t know what the best approach is. The habaki, koiguchi, fuchi, and kashira I think similarly to as the tsuba. I do not have any interest in trying to remove the kashira to clean it. As a point of clarity: I do not think of this blade as a project for the purposes of fixing it up and getting it ready for shinsa. I already have a Nidai Muramasa tanto (passed NTHK-NPO by Miyano, now in line for NBTHK shinsa) and a Ko-Gassan tachi (again, passed NTHK-NPO by Miyano, now being polished by Usuki sensei) so I have enough projects, and I know the difference between a Juyo candidate and a nice old blade that deserve to remain a nice old blade. From what I can see in the photos the seller provided, this is not a gem of a blade anyhow but it is nihonto. It is not a premium length, certainly made later than Shinto, maybe even Edo and maybe in the original koshirae, though I can’t quite tell if the tsuka has two holes in it or just some damage next to the mekugi. I can see a hint of notare in what little is visible of the hamon, obviously mumei, maybe a little bit of machi-okure, has been polished a few times in the past given the declining notch at the hamachi. The end goal here is to make the sword into a respectable but NOT mint condition, NOT shinsa worthy, example of an old working blade. I don’t want to make it into a museum piece here folks, I just want to honor it by getting it back into appreciable condition, preserve it further, and not have to spend thousands of dollars doing it. Any advice you might have to help me achieve this goal would be appreciated. Thank you! John A. Shea, MD
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Hi All, Recently I found the sword, which I expect to be a ww2 Japanese Katana. I'm not able to find out if this is true. I'm curious what type of sword this is and from which period. Thanks for your help! Edward
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Can you help me guys
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Hello everybody i was wondering if someone could help me with the translation of a gendaito sword? I had bought this katana in a very bad condition some years ago. My friend is doing some sword polishing so i gave him this sword because there was almost nothing to see in this blade. And here it is. For me it is perfect now. The seller told me that this was a showa swordsmith who signed his signature later in the ww2 on a different way. That is the only thing i know. So please help me out guys. Thanks from Geoffry from Holland
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All, Thoughts on this type 98. The mei on the nakago looks too crude for an original, but I may be way off on this. Thanks in advance!!!
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Can anybody validate this signature or post some pictures to compare this with
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I recently picked up two Gunto from a 92 year old vet who served in the Far East during WWII, he says he has had them since the end of the war and had kept in his bedroom ever since. one is a KANESADA which I have part exchanged with someone else and one is a NAGAMITSU which I am keeping. I already have a NAGAMITSU with the usual style of Mei and very happy with it. But this one is by a different hand and I would appreciate members considered opinions. Firstly the style of the Mei is similar to what is normally found on a NAGAMITSU but in my opinion by someone else. In this case the kanji for ‘Naga’ has three horizontal strokes and not his customary two. It is also signed ‘Katana’ Mei and not ‘Tachi’ Mei like most of the others. The blade is not the usual NAGAMITSU style, there are no stamps of any kind and the construction is more slender and is in my opinion a well forged blade in 98 mounts. Omura has a similar NAGAMITSU on his site but I have always viewed the Mei with a slight amount of caution. We know that due to the volume of NAGAMITSU blades out there he could not have made them all himself, so my question is, is this by the man himself, an apprentice, did the usual Mei cutter have a day off or is it by someone else entirely? Edward S
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Just got this back from the Japanese sword society of Canada. They authenticated it as genuine. Amazing blade, everything on this sword is amazing, especially considering its age. Two character stamp stating "nobuhide" Its also signed on the other side of the tang. Asking $2900 shipped No trades
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Hi! members, Glad to be here and finally my curiosity of what this sword, which I happened to purchase things in auction that I have no idea of, what I am going to do next. This sword story is similar as well. I realized it was in pretty bad shape, I didn't even look at it and just looking at the cover of the sword and some other handle pieces, at that moment in time bought it. Sadly, I have no idea at all of what it is, besides it's a Samurai sword, did a lot of research on big Google and still can't distinguish what type of sword it is and which era? Katana? And I can't read Japanese or Chinese. It has some scripts written on it, both sides. One side is bigger and clear and other side is smaller and only few words can be seen. Hope some members can read it. I hope some members from here could, enlighten me with some info in regards to this sword. Also any info on cleaning the sword? had a bit of rust and I cleaned it with soap and water and a sponge, which looks a lot better now and the tip has been slightly bent and few dents on the sharp edges . And how can I put the handle back on it ? Would love to restore the original leather cover if possible too. Any ideas. Thanks Max
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Found in an attic in the 1950’s. I’ve been trying to research with no luck. Any information would be great. Is it a Katana or Tachi? Thanks Sarah S.
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Hello, I am new to the world of Samurai Swords. I have always dreamed of owning one. About two years ago, I was able to buy one. I have limited information on the sword. I know that it is hard to judge anything from a photo, but was hoping someone could give me some general information about it. I am looking for detailed information on the sword maker. I know that like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. I am hoping someone can give me a idea of what the sword is worth. This information is just for me.
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Hello everyone! This is my first post, so please forgive me if I make any newbie mistakes. Well, I'm basically in need of some information regarding a wakizashi I might be purchasing. But I'm quite the new when it comes to nihonto and in desperate need of advice and knowledge. The wakizashi is 20 inches long and is in great condition. It is sign KANETSUNE from Mino and it's a Unokubi Zukuri (I believe). The seller has a good reputation and has several with papers as well. According to the seller : "What I know about it is what I've learned from other (knowledgeable) forums that it's Mino-Seki Kanetsune and the signature is genuine, it's going to be around the Oei period (1394-1428). No paper but is in a very nice condition with the attachment belonging to the blade and also has kogatana / kozuka (small knife)" Is the signature real? Would it be a good investment and what should I pay? (Seller is asking for 1800 usd). Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Lukas G.
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Hello everyone, Hope all is well. I'm writing regarding a signed nihonto. I noticed that most people here a very knowledgeable and helpful. Basically, I'm looking for any information the mei. I know that is very very hard to give credible information just by looking at a picture, but I though I'd give it a try (received a lot help on my last post). The tang has A mitsu-momi, which I read is rather rare. Thank you very much! Happy easter or/and have a great weekend
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Hey there, As I'm quite new in the nihonto world I require som advice regarding a wakizashi. Certificate: NTHK (Nihon Token Hozon Kai) Certificate date: 16/7-2017 Signed by: Chief Executive Officer Teiji Miyano Forge: TOMOYUKI Province: Bungo School: Takada Era: Muromachi Year: Bunei 1469-1486 Leaf style: Shinogi Zukuri Iorimune Kitae Itame Hamon: Suguha komaru gaeri Mekugi ana: 1 Full Length: 65.5cm Wakizashi: 63.5cm (sword) Nagasa: 43.5cm (cutting section on the blade) Sori: 1.1cm (curvature) Tsuka: 18cm (handle) It is offered at 1600 usd. I would be very grateful If there was anyone who could give there input. Thank very much. Lukas Gerdin
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Hello. I am asking for help from those of you who may read Japanese translating the kanji on both sides of the blade on a sword I own. Any help would be greatly appreciated! --Matt
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Got my grandads katana he brought back from Burma after the second World War and I was hoping to find out more about it. Pics to follow..... Thanks all, Matt.
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Hello, I am trying to buy this sword and I would just like to know the value of it, as well as the age of the blade. It has a family crest on the handle and there is three holes in the tang. Any help would be great.
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Hello one and all, I have a Gunto with a Mon which I cannot identify. If any member knows the meaning (Almost certainly a family name) I would be grateful. The sword is a Yasushige. Best Wishes, Edward S
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Hello! I would like some assistance translating the tang of a family heirloom katana. It was supposedly taken during WWII by my grandfather and has been in the family since. I attempted an amateur translation based off of some common kanji smith names and province names: 濃州住人゛河合兼義鍛之 - Nōshū-jū (hito?) Kawai Kaneyoshi kitau kore - This was forged by Kawai Kaneyoshi of Nōshū. I would like to know if this is in any way correct; thank you ahead of time for any help! I have attached four pictures of the tang. All of the pictures I took are here: https://imgur.com/a/5yZ6h the attached images are simply the best ones.
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Hello. Is it possible to find the date this sword was made ? Thank you and best regards. Alex.
