Travis Clarke

Thank you, Hamfish. Here is a link to the ebay listing for the Daisho. Ends in around 12 hours or so. http://m.ebay.ca/itm/262470148603.

Thanks Jean, You bet. The two swords are priced very well. I appreciate all of the emails and interest today. The swords are all packed up and ready to go. I just need a confirmed buyer and we're good to go!

Good morning, Another big price reduction on this pair. $2,395 USD. Best to reach me by email if interested. Thanks. Travisclarke@telus.net

Hey guys. I'm dropping the price of these swords down to $2,800 USD. That should hurry things along I'm sure? Cheers!

Hamfish, I'm also surprised this daisho hasn't sold yet. I thought I priced it well. Ah well, I'm sure they will find a new owner soon.

I thought so too, Joe! I'm shooting for a one day sale on this daisho. I'm sure someone will jump on it!

Hello Gents, I'm offering my Jumyo Daisho for sale. Jumyo comes from a long line of sword smiths based in Mino province working in the Mino Tradition. 1st Generation Jumyo is said to originate from Yamato province, dating back to Einin (1293-1299). Swords from this smith are said to bring good luck and were commonly used as gifts. The workmanship in this daisho looks to be Sue-Koto or early Shinto period work. Irregular Midare, bold Mokume hada in areas. The Boshi is the real stand out. Both swords are ubu and signed "Jumyo". Nagasa: Daito 59.2cm Shoto 42.8cm Both of these swords are of wakizashi length. The daito being just 0.8 cm under katana length. This is a true daisho, not a mixed matched pair of swords. The workmanship and signatures on each sword are the same. They are both stored in high quality shira-saya with horn koiguchi and solid silver two piece habaki. Both swords are in an older state of polish and the shoto has some old oil stains. The daito has also had a small repair on the mune at some point. These swords would benefit greatly from a professional Japanese polish (sashi-komi would be best), new koshirae and papers if one so desired. That was my plan anyway, and still may be. I'm only posting this for sale ad for a few days due to some recent financial strain. If they don't sell in a few days I'm going to take this ad down and gladly keep them. I'm based in Canada. Depending on your location, I can work with the buyer a bit in regards to the shipping cost. A great opportunity to own a true daisho for a fair price. $3,500 USD. Best way to reach me is by email. Thank you. Travisclarke@telus.net

Steve, I don't think there is much you can do to benefit this sword other than what you have already done. You're best to just keep the sword oiled like you already are and send it to a professional togishi for further treatment. Some might suggest uchiko, but that might damage the pre-existing polish.

Beautiful collection, Jean! You should be proud. I used to travel through Paris quite a bit a few years ago when I was working in west Africa. If I'm ever out that way again I'll shoot you a mail. Thank you for sharing!

Hey guys, Here's my newest bit of information regarding this sword. Bizen Osafune Katsumitsu, Eisho (1504-1521). I think it scored around 75-76 points.

On hold.

Greetings, Just a little update. This sword has been professionally re-polished and submitted to NTHK Shinsa in Japan. The verdict.......Sue Koto Bizen. Either Katsumitsu or Kiyomitsu. I'm only getting bits of information so far. I'll update this thread again when I find out more.

Thank you, Joe. I'm sure it will find a new owner soon.

Did you seal the deal, Stephen?

That is one incredible deal for these books. Wow!

Another big price reduction: $3,500 USD, free shipping. A great deal to be had on a fine example from a top smith of that period.

Diego, I think Chris Bowen would be the man to talk to about the mail in service for next years Shinsa. He's a member here on NMB.

Diego, The suguta, hamon and nakago look Hizen to me. There's a Shinsa in Tampa next year that offers a mail in service. A good opportunity to get papers issued for your sword.

Diego, Nice sword. When one judges a Hizen blade one looks for: - Fine ko-Itame hada with chikei forming Kokune hada. - Yamashiro suguta. - Ko-maru boshi. - Dense ko-nie in the ji. - Hamon is nie-deki with bright nioi-guchi. If your sword displays anyof these characteristics you are on the right track.

Greetings gentlemen/ladies, If any members would like the opprotunity to own this beautiful wakizashi, feel free to contact me to work out a payment schedule that is best suited to fit your budget. Thank you.

Man, this looks like fun. I need to get my ass in gear and attend one of these days.

Big Price Reduction: $4,500 USD plus shipping.

Hi Steve, What kind of price range do you have in mind for your next Soshu purchase?

Jon, Thank you for the comments. This is a beautiful wakizashi. Attibuted to one of the top smiths of the Shinto period. A real stunner.

Hey guys, I use a Nikon D3200 with the stock 18-55mm VR lens. As for lighting, I use a desk lamp I purchased from Ikea with a 60w bulb. I usually take photos in my office with potlighting throughout. Also, I don't shine my desk lamp directly onto the blade. I manipulate the light and reposition the sword until I am able to draw out all the activity in the steel. And judging by the feedback, I'm not doing too bad of a job. Thanks.