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Good evening, While browsing the auctions on Aoi I noticed the following ken which to me stands out because of its unique nakago jiri. I checked a couple of search results on Google and the forum but couldn't place it specifically or find another example like it. I would describe it as a rounded variation on a stupa but honestly don't recall having seen anything exactly like it. Could it be something unique to the Yamato tradition? If there's a name for it I'd love to learn it. Thank you. Auction: https://www.aoijapan.com/kenmumei-monju/

Wasn't it put into print again a couple years back? I think I got mine then for 40 or 50 USD.

Dear Jeremiah, Coincidentally I happen to be at my parents house who's loup it was! It was a Peak 7x scale. Actually a very neat little piece.

Dear Jeremiah, Looks cool! I remember having a little microscope like yours (usb?), at work once. How about with a pocket lens? I (re-)discovered these photos on my computer last week.

Count on me to keep my eyes peeled.

What an unreal and unexpected thing to read. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family. I think even to the most uneducated on Nihonto, such as myself his knowledge, skill in presenting blades and personality was of a class far apart and as said, pretty much above the rest and in a league of his own.

I was thinking along the lines of OP regarding the court auction Masayuki (Kiyomaru), of which the forum is probably well aware. Machi okuri did not stop that one from receiving Juyo papers(?).

If possible I'd suggest adding the original resolution photos. The ones that open in a new tab when clicking the popup gallery are smaller than what I'm used to from Aoi. Nice package in either case.

Especially considering the large number of altered blades - as in shortened. I find envisioning the original form is one of the most difficult things.

Might I suggest a lock? This thread is bound to make someone say something they'll regret later.

Can't we all just agree to leave antiques and gendaito works by specific masters alone? - Not to be abused by anyone, master, trained student or just plain ignorami? What else he or anyone chooses to do with his money is his or her burden.

Nice piece👌The interior looks excellent and hue of the 'fu' is also particularly nice, less artificial.

Hi everyone, During daily browsing I stumbled over some type of Japanese flower knife in a beat up (mini), shirasaya similar to the ones arrowheads sometimes have. It's pretty rough workmanship compared to nihonto but it does have a seal or marking alongside a crude carving of a dragon. The other side may have one or two kanji but I'm not sure it's not just grooves or some damage (maybe a spider?🧐). On the slim chance someone recognizes the mark or knows more about these kind of tools I'd like to learn more about it. Thanks in advance.

Finally got the chance to use it haha

Trying to send you some energy mate.. what a topic 😔 you don't have apologize for one bit though.

Looks neat to me, monkey statues always carry a certain allure. To me it doesn't look that old, would guess Meiji period. However if you're looking for more information about it, a picture of the bottom would be helpful.

It took me a while to get to it but now that I have. Thank you very much for sharing it! Great read I enjoyed.

Sure is a unique example. One would think if it's ordered, created and tested in that order the could've planned the tang. I suppose it's the same thing with mekugi ana. Practicality first. The koshirae though doesn't really complement the sword (in my opinion), but again, surely unusual. Anyone who can tell / inform me on the tsuba? The habaki might be worth adding in 'the habaki' topic, imposing little piece. Gold over copper with silver waves? Edit: I'm not familiar with the following terms for habaki or otherwise. Does it indicate inside/outside, as in a 2 construction habaki? Uwagai: Silver wave carving, Shitagai: Copper with details in gold unusual shape

Ok. Opinions differ. To me it's like seeing a Momoyama period tea bowl. Something about such artefacts gives me a certain feeling, an impression that brings me to a certain headspace. They speak for themselves. I do agree the photography is, for lack of a better term, lifeless or 'flat'. Some sites these days brought up the standard and it is such a major difference that photos like these are not even in the same league. This naginata still speaks to me though. Just magnificent 🤤 Edit: unrelated but I think very much worth sharing as I think it's quite a great tool, nifty?

Good evening everyone, I suppose this is the right place, though its not because its for sale I feel like writing this. I've been looking at this naginata for a couple weeks now. The sugata of this sword, its atmosphere, is just awe inspiring. I sit behind my monitor with my jaw hanging, nearly drooling over my desk. This naginata (Tokubetsu Juyo and I'm not even thinking twice on why (leading to wondering how many naginata even went beyond Juyo)), is one wicked piece. I mean - look! It leaves me awestruck - https://www.nipponto.co.jp/swords/JT988980.htm

I'm definitely going to check it out. Thanks for sharing (and preserving it for posterity).

Honestly, I don't think anyone would bid on this one in particular with the intend to then sent it in for juyo. Otherwise the owner would've done it, or Aoi and as such it's on consignment. It is priced low for the name as condition appears good as does the work. I was only asking out of interest.

In the spirit of OP, who's in for a gamble? the following might be a good investment 👌 Tokubetsu hozon and also listed on consignment. Who's up for a guessing game on how it'll end? https://www.aoijapan.com/tanto-mumei-tametsugu-2/

I have a similarly pleasant memories of attending a meeting in Belfast, North Ireland and I have only positive remarks. I saw more blades than I could've imagined, learned alot and was just fully absorbed in the amazing collection of artefacts that managed to be assembled for (amongst others), my pleasure! Remember seeing an ancient Hoju blade in hand, amazing tosugu, koshirae and so much more. Had good Japanese food and a beer with fine chaps and to top it all of was brought into someone's collection at home (a Hirata daisho tsuba will never be forgotten, gorgeous set). Kyle, Ian, Peter and everyone there thank you again for making a spontaneous trip and a first meeting in a sense such an awesome experience! 🙏

Perhaps I can interest you in a marriage proposal?😂