kuromido

You correctly deciphered the all kanji, but the readings for the first three of them are not correct. They read Heianjo (平安城), which means Kyoto (京都) I am alittle confused on this. It says that I correctly deciphered the kanji but read them wrong. Does this mean that 1 the kanji does not read taira yasu shiro 2 that kanji has 2 meanings? taira yasu shiro and heianjo What am I missing? also how do I learn to read the proper one? I have been using the kanji info in yumoto's book and R. Stien's website. Can you clarify and possibly point me towards print materials that will help? I feel like I am asking alot so please let me know if I am overstepping. Thanks sincerely PeterD

Thank you franco for the link. I was going by pg 56 in yumoto's book and did not know that there were more than one of that type. I can use all the help afforded! Cheers, PeteD

Shapes ... ... and more shapes OOPS, I'm sorry. When I said shinogi-takashi in shape, I was referring to the blades cross section. If the blade tapers (gets thinner) from the shinogi towards the mune rather than being the same thickness ,was I correct? Thanks for the heads up. PeteD

Hello George, It is hard to say with certainty but I am 90% sure that it has a omaru boshi Running about 1" back from the point. Here is the best pic I can muster. Also, I just want to say thanks for everyones input, Truly a amazing forum! Cheers, PeteD

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone can shead some light on this piece and let me know how I did. I believe the blade is a wakazashi, 38.7cm and is shinogi-takashi in shape. My best shot at the mei is (Please, no spit-takes) :lol: taira yasushiro nobuyoshi saku. I would like to know if I am close (I am a greenhorn to this) and any other info. about this maker anyone can provide. I have added several pics but they may be too big a file size. If so let me know and I will try again. I Thank you all, Pete

Hello Barry, Thanks for the link! Looks like a great group and larger that I realized. Cheers, peter D

Also soon there is the (last) Tampa Sword Show held the 2nd weekend of February (12, 13, 14?) at the Tampa Marriott. If anywhere near, you maybe should consider attending that one day. Hello, I am sorry that this might be off topic but you said the "last" tampa sword show? Can you enlighten me on this? Thanks Peter D

Hello to everyone, I thought I should write an introduction after spending the last few weeks reading the amazing posts on this forum! I would have joined sooner but I just could not tear myself away from the boards! I am a jeweler/metalsmith from CT who became interested in tosogu/nihonto after studying mokume gane in the late 70's. Since that time I have been in appreciation of, and amateur collector of Japanese metalwork. I look forward to learning from and getting to know you all, and maybe adding something in some small way as well. Congratulations to the creator and participants of this forum. CHEERS, Peter D