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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.... However according to my dealer.... |
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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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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. |
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Hi Stan and all |
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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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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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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, |
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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, |
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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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