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Submitted by kazarena on Sun, 2013-10-27 13:06
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| Sword ID |
0000-1220 |
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| Mei |
備前國長船住左衛門尉景光 bizen kuni osafune ju saemonjō kagemitsu 元弘三年三月 genko 3 nen 3 gatsu |
| Type |
Tanto |
Tsukurikomi |
Hira-zukuri |
| Nagasa (cm) |
24.24 |
Sori (cm) |
0 |
| Moto-haba (cm) |
2.33 |
Saki-haba (cm) |
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| Moto-kasane (cm) |
0.52 |
Saki-kasane (cm) |
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| Mekugi |
2 |
Nakago |
Uncertain |
Attribution
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| Smith |
Kagemitsu |
School |
Osafune |
| Period |
Kamakura (1184-1336) |
Year |
1333 |
| References[?] |
NZK-619-1 |
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Submitted by LakeBum on Mon, 2013-10-21 16:54
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Hello,
I'm a new member to the group, but have long been a fan of Japanese culture. By day I'm a Jr. High History/Science teacher and coach, in Southern IL area. I'm about as new to Nihonto as it gets though. I ordered two books on Ebay to start off with.
THE SAMURAI SWORD- A HANDBOOK BY JOHN M. YUMOTO
and
The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords Hardcover
by Kokan Nagayama
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Submitted by kazarena on Sat, 2013-10-19 18:18
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| Sword ID |
0000-1219 |
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| Mei |
國光 kunimitsu |
| Type |
Tanto |
Tsukurikomi |
Hira-zukuri |
| Nagasa (cm) |
25.3 |
Sori (cm) |
0 |
| Moto-haba (cm) |
2.3 |
Saki-haba (cm) |
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| Moto-kasane (cm) |
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Saki-kasane (cm) |
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| Mekugi |
2 |
Nakago |
Uncertain |
Attribution
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Submitted by oregu on Sun, 2013-10-06 17:29
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Dear friends,
I appreciate your opinion very much about this sword.
About signature Heianjo Nobuyoshi saku?
About age of Katana?
Thank you very much,
Best Regards
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Submitted by thomas farrish on Thu, 2013-09-26 23:09
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This sword was given to me by my father. It was first handed down to him by his father who was a Lt. Colonel in the U. S. Army and commander in charge of all land and air transportation throughout Japan. For his great help and efforts after WWII, a high-ranking Japanese officer presented him this tanto as a gift. It was said to be from a famous sword maker from the 13th century. It was once identified and certified, yet the papers were lost with my grandfather. I was hoping someone could help me identify it once again, so I may display it with its full honors.
Thank you all!
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Submitted by fecamacho on Fri, 2013-09-20 03:55
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Hello,
I've been trying to translate the Signature on a blade for quite some time but I've not been succesfull.
I've posted picture of the Tsuba which appears to be an Edo period piece with a Dragon in the Clouds. Gold and silver inlay.
Any help translating and identifying the pieces would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Felix
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Submitted by benatthelake on Sun, 2013-09-08 21:49
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I recently acquired a sword signed "Echizen-ju TAKAHISA-saku" My dealer (Tokugawa art, Yuji Fukuoka) believes and I agree it is early Edo...most likely Genna.
However, according to Nihonto Meikan....
(There are two entries for Takahisa. One says " Echizen Kuni ju Takahisa" "around Tenwa, Echizen", the second says "Takahisa Echizen ju Fujiwara" (which seems very odd as it is the reverse of normal), "around Genroku, Echizen".)
However according to my dealer....
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Submitted by BamaMark on Thu, 2013-09-05 18:27
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I found this in my father-in-law's attic after his death this summer. He did not serve in the military and his brother that was in WW2 was only in Europe. His father did operate a gun repair shop in the 50s & 60s.
This had been the family home since 1960 and this was buried at the very back under the eaves, so I suspect it has been there approximately 50 years.
The sheath is plain wood, lightly stained.
I've attached multiple photos of the blade, hopefully that will provide enough detail for identification.
I appreciate any help that can be provided.
thanks,
Mark
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Submitted by Lilleskit on Fri, 2013-08-30 12:32
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Hello All!
As much as it pains me, I'm in a situation where I may need to sell the Kanenaga Katana I purchased about one year ago from AOI -Art. Any advice or interest will be much appreciated. I can be reached here or at kenbell187@gmail.com
Below is the item description accurately given by AOI.
Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper)
Signature:Mumei (Unsigned) (Kanenaga)
The blade was polished.
Habaki :Gold foiled double habaki.
Blade length : 68.9 cm or 27.12 inches.
Sori : 1.8 cm or 0.7 inches.
Mekugi:Ubu 2
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Submitted by peter on Wed, 2013-08-14 19:58
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Hi Stan and all
I wonder if someone could point me to the correct Suk for this mei. ( Bishu osafune Sukesada).. 1519? in the swordsmith database.
Many thanks
Peter
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Submitted by Rsaunders on Tue, 2013-08-13 20:08
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Hello, I recently acquired a sword that I was told dated from the 1670's-1680's. Unfortunately I neither read or speak Japanese and my area seems to be lacking in people with any knowledge of the subject of antique swords.
I was also wondering if there is anyone in the U.S. capable and qualified to do a proper restoration, as you will see from the photos it isn't in what I would call great shape.
Any help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated.
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Submitted by peter on Sun, 2013-08-11 18:52
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Hello All,
i wonder if anyone could help find any information on a seki smith, its a friends gunto, seki ju Kataoka Kunihiro i can't seem to find anything on him.
many thanks,
Peter
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Submitted by alanaja on Fri, 2013-08-02 09:31
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hello from alanaja a new member, exciting times ahead with nihonto club , ive just bought a sword that looks genuine but have not got a clue to its history ,will be posting pics and info soon ,see what you members think , looking forward to your advice, , hello here i am back again with photos the length of the blade from the tip to the tsuba is about 21.5 inches, blade very sharp,has a kogatana in saya, 2 menuki one either side of tsuka, would love some information regarding, swordsmith, region, date made,is it valuable enough to get refurbished or would you leave it as is
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Submitted by jrgorospe on Thu, 2013-08-01 12:23
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Hi Stan, Pete and all,
Hi Thanks for the recent interpretations on my recent post, I just bought these two swords,which were stored in an attic... and as usual I am needing help to translate the inscriptions on the tangs... The first tang is from a Gunto.. But unfortunately most of the inscription was eaten away by rust..I tried my best to get a clear shot..any ideas? The second is a wakizashi tang it is signed front and back..Thanks be waiting for your response..
Regards,
Jo
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Submitted by jrgorospe on Sat, 2013-07-27 11:45
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HI Stan and all,
Hope all is well, I am needing any assistance to interpret the signature on this sword, I appreciate any information.. it is signed front and back, Please refer to the pictures..
Regards,
Jo
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Submitted by pereirafl on Thu, 2013-07-11 02:13
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Good evening!
I've recently started my collection, and about a month ago bought a late war shin-gunto with mei inscription in the nakago. I wonder if you could help me knowing more about the swordsmith, era, etc. I applied chalk in the markings to help visualization.
Regards,
Felipe
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Submitted by David on Wed, 2013-07-10 04:30
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Hello Forum,
I recently acquired a Katana that a WWII vet owned, and wanted to know if anyone recognized the tang markings. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Submitted by kazarena on Mon, 2013-07-08 01:38
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| Sword ID |
0000-1218 |
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| Mei |
兼永 kanenaga |
| Type |
Tachi |
Tsukurikomi |
Shinogi-zukuri |
| Nagasa (cm) |
67.27 |
Sori (cm) |
1.64 |
| Moto-haba (cm) |
2.48 |
Saki-haba (cm) |
1.55 |
| Moto-kasane (cm) |
0.61 |
Saki-kasane (cm) |
0.39 |
| Mekugi |
2 |
Nakago |
Suriage |
Attribution
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| Smith |
Kanenaga |
School |
Sanjo |
| Period |
Heian (806-1184) |
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Submitted by kazarena on Mon, 2013-07-08 01:29
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| Sword ID |
0000-1217 |
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| Mei |
正重作 masashige saku |
| Type |
Tanto |
Tsukurikomi |
Hira-zukuri |
| Nagasa (cm) |
39.39 |
Sori (cm) |
0.18 |
| Moto-haba (cm) |
2.61 |
Saki-haba (cm) |
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| Moto-kasane (cm) |
0.52 |
Saki-kasane (cm) |
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| Mekugi |
2 |
Nakago |
Ubu |
Attribution
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| Smith |
Masashige |
School |
Sengo |
| Period |
Muromachi (1394-1570) |
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Submitted by kazarena on Mon, 2013-07-08 01:21
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| Sword ID |
0000-1216 |
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備州長船忠光作 bishū osafune tadamitsu saku 源弓削四郎秀次 minamoto yuge shirō hidetsugu 文明十八年正月吉日 bunmei 18 nen shōgatsu kichijitsu |
| Type |
Tanto |
Tsukurikomi |
Hira-zukuri |
| Nagasa (cm) |
21.7 |
Sori (cm) |
0 |
| Moto-haba (cm) |
1.95 |
Saki-haba (cm) |
1.7 |
| Moto-kasane (cm) |
0.88 |
Saki-kasane (cm) |
0.65 |
| Mekugi |
2 |
Nakago |
Ubu |
Attribution
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