Phenomena

Really appreciate all the responses and help. Digesting as much as possible. Look like some phenomenal examples and will keep all posted. Thank you all again! Eric

Well price range depends on the specimen but seems the above link really have some amazing pieces and wiull inqure there. Appreciate the help. Of course if anyone has something that seems to fit the bill feel free to PM.

Looking for a quality Katana preferably Edo period with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon or higher. I am partial to a more active hamon and a tang with a mei. Not opposed to test blades either as I find the cutting performance history fascinating as well. Thank you

Yes, thank you I am really enjoying it. I actually found that link as well but was looking for a more in depth profile and history if possible.

Thank you. Do you know of any sources to get detailed information on that specific smith? Maybe certain books you recommend. I have a few but they just show very basic details since they cover so many.

Just acquired this wakizashi from a board member and new to collecting. Would like to get more information/history on the mei and sword smith if possible. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

amazing what goes on. Yes, ebay should definitely pull that auction.

Not that I'm considering it but this piece definitely seemed interesting and was very curious what the board experts thought about it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/180752019688

Completely understand where you are coming from. Any thank you for the advice. Been looking at quite a few and will probably end up running before I walk on this but it's just how I have always been

Yes, as I am still getting familiar with names and qualifications I made an error in referring to it as a katana. But thank you for the correction and input

Ok I'm looking at my second purchase and found a MITSUHIRO. Looks like a very beautiful katana and wanted to get an idea of a fair price. Any help is much appreciated. Here are the details: Mei: HIGO NO KAMI HATA MITSUHIRO NBTHK - TOKUBETSU HOZON TÔKEN December 18, 2008 Nagasa : 21 5/8 " Sori: 18.0 mm Width at the ha-machi: 33.5 mm Width at the yokote: 23.2 mm Thickness at the mune-machi: 7.5 mm Construction: shinogi-zukuri Mune: iori Nakago: ubu Kitae: mokume Hamon: gunome Boshi: maru

Thank you. Much to learn.

Fichi is missing a decent size piece, that can be seen here, making the total assembly pretty loose. I haven't the slightest clue where to bring it. From the assessment this doesn't seem like a piece that would be worth investing much more in but I would like it to be solid. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm in Los Angeles.

Thanks Jo Jo! As you said at least it's legit so I am happy and was a learning experience. The hamon is faint but can been seen from ant angle. Here is a macro of the blade.

Again I want to thank the generous and knowledgable members here. Very glad to have found this board! Just picked this up and was told it is a BIZEN OSAFUNE SUKESADA. If this is true from looking it up I would think it should be an Eisho piece? The blade is 18" and does seem to have a few flaws but me being a newbie I do not know how bad these flaws are. The Fuchi does need repair which makes for a loose Tsuba but I assume this can be fixed. If more specific pictures are needed please let me know. Thanks!