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Hello, My name is Josh and I am a new member, and have little knowledge in this area. I own a sword that has been in family for 70 years, from WW II. A research application has been opened concerning this swords original owner, but I would like to confirm the information I am being told. Originally thought to be made in 1800's, writing on the tang now shows it is from Fujiwara Sakon Shougen Kagekuni. The date shows to be 1259 or 1324, being either 1st Kagekuni or 3rd Kagekuni. Is there any way to tell the difference? I also have the canteen of the last owner with writing on it. |
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Hi I'm very new to collecting blades and I need some assistance translating a tang. I have managed a couple symbols but I'm struggling with the rest. Some help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Hi, Can you help with info regarding this tanto? Can you estimate a price for it? I would like to buy it from a private seller and I tried to contact a Japanese Association from my country but nobody knows details about swords. Thanks for your help! |
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Hi, Can you help me with info regarding this sword? Can you estimate a price for it? I would like to buy it from a private seller and I tried to contact a Japanese Association from my country but nobody knows details about swords. Thanks for your help! |
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Hi, just wondering if anyone has information about a Showa smith Yoshikuni who signed Esaka Yoshikuni? I think he is YOS1522. Mostly trying to find out if his blades were traditionally made or if he used wartime shortcuts, or both? Thanks. |
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I would appreciate any help translating this sword and where/how I may find its value. Thanks. |
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Hi, introduce myself, I am a german collector, study shinshinto Naotane school swords, active in the NMB. Best Regards |
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i didnt know how to add pics to my original thread , so im creating this one specifically for picture uploading of my prized sword from my personal collection. |
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This Katana has a unique blade, 2 fullers on one side, and 1 fuller side, I think this is called a BO-HI blade?? This one ahs no name on tang, but the Tsuba has writing on it? Very nice Fuchi and Kashira Any help on age etc. would be appreciated James |
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PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR A COLLECTION OF THE PICS I HAVE TAKEN, THE SWORD HAS THE ABILITY TO CHANGE WHAT IT IS DEPICTING ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE BLADE . IT IS AN UNUSUAL SIZE AS THE HANDLE IS ALMOST 15INCHES LONG THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THIS SWORD OF MAGIC IS 59.75CM MAKING IT JUST SHORT OF BEING CLASSIFIED AS A KATANA .THIS IS NO WET DREAM LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THIS IS THE SWORD OF POWER AND IT IS A LIVING REALITY. IT HAS MANY SPIRITS THAT HOWL WITHIN THIS SWORD AND I HAVE BEEN POSSESSED BY THE WISDOM IT SHARES WITH THE ONE THAT BEHOLDS IT. |
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I am looking forward to participating on this forum, I am a long time Imperial German Spiked helmet collector, and now dabbling in Japanese swords. I have a few WWII vintage swords, but just picked up these two swords which I guess I would classify as family swords. First is the Wakizashi, it ahs a signed blade which hoping somebody can help me out with translation? I will post the other sword in a separate post to not confuse them. Any help would be appreciated. thanks James |
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Just listed these 2 excellent books on eBay: Japanese sword book: "One Hundred Masterpieces from the Collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton". |
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I listed on eBay: |
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tsuba
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Fittings - tsuba
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Item Type:
menuki
Item Type:
Fittings - menuki
Description:
This is an excellent set of menuki depicting either kawara (roof tiles) or cart wheels, a popular Buddhist motif. Its construction method is rather special: thin metal base is plated with 3 different metals: copper (red), shakudo (black) and gold (yellow) and then its hollow back is filled with resin to make it more durable. It's hard to find a well preserved set of this kind due to its fragility. Era: Edo DimensionsWidth: 2.7cm (each) |
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Item Type:
menuki
Item Type:
Fittings - menuki
Description:
This is a large menuki set with very fine details depicting battle horses. Era: mid to late Edo DimensionsHeight: 3.8cm This menuki set doesn't have a box. |
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