I am pleased to say the wakizashi I ordered arrived today.

I payed on November 23rd!

The communication I received from Masayuki san was first rate. I was even given tracking information which was kind of fun to watch as it went through the
various hoops to get to commiefornia and eventually to me.
I definitely hope to do business with him again and don't hesitate to recommend him to a prospective buyer.
You'd be fortunate to buy from him.
Everything as pictured. Beautiful piece of work.
I couldn't be more satisfied. ( oh, wait-if it cost less I would be :glee:

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I am looking for some help identifying this mei.

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Hi All,

I am acquiring a katana attributed to daihoshi hōkkyo rai kinmichi KIN45

the blade is 76cm and is beautiful, already has hozen and is now awaiting TH

Can you help me learn what these inscriptions mean?

Thanks..

I have attached a pic of the two swords (both kinmichi) that will be the Daisho

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I am looking to have a Koshirae and a Shirasaya made (preferably within the U.S.) for two Japanese Wakizashi (Kanetsume: EDO period). Referrals and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My only experience in buying from Japan is with Tsuruta-San at AOIart.
Hoping there are members with much longer experience than I and have the 'low-down' on the place.
I'm looking at buying a Tokobetsu Hozon sword and don't wish to throw money out the window- though, of course, I'd use
a credit card ( citibank has been great with fraud issues )to make the purchase and not a bank wire.
Still, I prefer to rely on the experiences of those who've gone before me. :-D
Thanks in advance.
jonnyuzi@gmail.com

Hello all,
I'm new to Nihonto club, so try to find some information.
For some decades I collected some katana and tanto, but had other interests for years.
In the past there was not much information on nihonto, but nowadays it's much easier with all the web info.
To start a search for more information about my most precious sword, as you can see on the images, I ask you to help me.
Thanks, Berend

hello, help me with signature translate please.

Thanks Prasit

Hi to all.
I recently acquired a very nice wakizashi from Japan. ( my first nihonto..WOO HOO :)
Looked flawless to me. Beautiful polish.
Then, this morning I pulled it out and noticed a tiny black dot on the hamon.
I won't elaborate any further other than to say I tried to remove the dot with metal polish and when that left a bright spot I hit with a piece of scotchbrite. Did look a little better and less shiny but it's still visibly different than the rest of the hamon.
Like I said-newbie ( and all the stupidity that comes with that )

I am very new to the hobby and I have been reading on Nihoto to gain knowldege. I am thinking of getting my first real Sinto Nihonto Katana and with a budget between Yen 600,000 - 850,000.

I have streamlined to three makers from a internet web page and all three come with the NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers. Despite readings the history of the makers, how do one decide?

1. Omi No Kami Tsuguhira or
2. bichiyu_no_kami yasuhiro](2 generations)(ohsaka ishidou wazamono)
3. musashitarou yasukuni] (sintou jou-saku)

Thanks for your enlightenment.

Hi folks, here I come with new problematic issues (apologies for any irritations), number 1. Recently Purchased mu-mei Katana as Showa sword, however, my doubts that the guy who sold it to me has missed the "little" in the Periods, I modest believe that this looks (in my eyes) a typical Bungo sword from late Shintyo early Shin-Shinto Period. Thankful in advance for any kind of correction to my statement.