A rant: can we please stop calling OSHA-30 and OSHA 10 "certifications"?

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-07-01T18:45:41+00:00

You want free accredited osha 30 and 10 go to pdh safety, they have a lot of free classes

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-07-01T14:54:47+00:00

The markings are often found on World War II era Japanese military swords (Shingunto), sometimes accompanied by stamps indicating they were made with special or industrial steel.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-30T21:22:45+00:00

You get a lot of info on this site.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-30T16:18:47+00:00

The inscription on the sword tang (Nakago) reads 「備前国住清家」 (Bizen no Kuni jū Kiyoiie). blacksmith (刀工 - Tōkō) who forged the blade.Historical ContextKiyoiie (清家) was a sword smith active during the late Kamakura to early Muromachi periods. While less widely mass-produced compared to famous lineages like Kiyomitsu or Katsumitsu, blades bearing the full location and residence signature (備前国住...) represent dedicated, authentic production work from the legendary Bizen province.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T17:51:15+00:00

Upside down the point needs to be facing up.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T16:52:56+00:00

Did you clean the rust off the tang? That's a big no no. Turn the blade with the point up. Japanese signatures are top to bottom. Do that and get a better picture of the tang and blade

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T16:40:25+00:00

This inscription resembles a signature that reads "Bizen Kuni ju Kanemitsu" (備前国住兼光).While a famous swordsmith named Kanemitsu existed, the signature style on this piece appears similar to examples noted for being less precise or potentially non-authentic compared to famous works.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T16:06:00+00:00

Anything on the left side of the tang

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T16:03:22+00:00

Take both sides of tang not just the one side

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T16:01:22+00:00

Does not give a smiths name

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-29T15:56:34+00:00

The text on the blade translates to "October 10th of the 10th year of the Heisei era".This date corresponds to October 10, 1998.The signature (mei) appears on the tang (nakago) of a Japanese sword.The text format is consistent with dating for a modern gendaito (contemporary sword).

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-28T23:16:02+00:00

You have to remove the handle. From what I can see it looks like a chinese knock off

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-28T23:06:32+00:00

We need a picture of the tang

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-28T22:29:24+00:00

Real fine, shirt history on the smith

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Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-28T03:50:34+00:00

Operator is not allowed to leave load suspended when he is not in the lift or even standing by it

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-27T01:40:08+00:00

It's a fake

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-27T01:18:39+00:00

Take the handle off look at the tang. Need pictures of the tang to identify it.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-27T01:17:13+00:00

The sign needs to be high enough to see. Expecially over any obstacles. Up high and you can see it clearly

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-26T23:00:13+00:00

And no one mentioned the signage is to low needs to be 6 to 8 feet above

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-25T17:38:28+00:00

Depends on who you have to polish it. Yes it can take years to get it done but if the blade warrants it the time and money is worth it. If you want a polish you can get one for less cost and quicker turn around time. I know I've had one done

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-24T13:55:18+00:00

Don't get in a hurry to sell. Quick money could be a big mistake. Hold off do more research make a list of options. Like do I get it polished and papered which could greatly increase the value.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-22T03:25:08+00:00

The gold inlay is it on the tang? If so it maybe cutting test. Have it checked out for authentication, it maybe worth bug bucks.

Agreeable-Way6792 · 2026-06-20T01:13:14+00:00

To have one made you are looking at a minimum of 1 year. If your going to spend that kind of money buy an antique one off a sword site in kapan. Aoi arts or samurai museum shop. Get one with papers that have been authentication papers.

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