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They are two different blades Uwe

I am open for offers

This is your response from 16.1 to Jussi's response from 15.1. Here you claim that midare is not hamon. Now you claim that ko-midare is already hamon You were the first to use the term Midareba and no one else Just try to say what all this unnecessary nonsense is good for?

I don't expect you to accept NBTHK But hope dies last https://www.touken.o...sh/hamonleaflet.html

I can look them up more if it's really necessary.

I was inspired by Katana case shi and had a local manufacturer make me such a showcase Dustproof doors - I have my blades displayed in a showcase for a long time without oil and since we are a inland country, there is no problem with the blades at all

If you read carefully - Kunitaro-san tells the story of a master from the 60s. The truth is that the art of traditional sashikomi is almost lost There are several reasons People do not have the skill to do this type of polish Extreme lack of quality stones needed to achieve the desired result People's unwillingness to pay for this type of polish because it is more time consuming And also - for many it is visually unattractive. When looking directly in the hand you may feel that the polish is not finished HOWEVER - once you look at the blade at an angle with the reflection of light - my subjective opinion is that it is the best possible. The purity of the steel, the brilliance of both ji-nie and ha-nie A few examples of a direct view of the blade and at an angle Always the same blade polished with traditional sashikomi

I offer Kanzan Oshigata scrolls for sale This is a complete set of the rare and highly sought-after "Kanzan Oshigata" (寒山押形) by Sato Kanichi, a pioneering figure in Japanese sword studies. Numbered out of an exclusive run of only 500 sets published by Ōtsuka Kōgeisha in 1969, this edition is exceptionally hard to find and holds great value for collectors and scholars. Sato Kanichi (1907–1978), a revered expert in Japanese swords, is known for his significant contributions to the preservation and research of Japanese swords. Under the pseudonym Kanzan 寒山, he authored this detailed set of oshigata (rubbings or tracings of sword features), meticulously documenting 317 swords divided across four scrolls, titled "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn," and "Winter." The first three scrolls, covering 233 swords, focus on ancient blades (kotō), while the "Winter" scroll features 84 modern swords (shintō and shinshintō). Each scroll is reproduced in life-size format, offering precise details of the blade shapes, nakago (tang) markings, and other distinguishing features, making this set an invaluable tool for in-depth study of Japanese sword craftsmanship. The scrolls are adorned with gold flecks at the beginning, adding an element of refinement to the presentation. The set includes its original paulownia box. There are light age-related spots and creases on the scrolls, some fading where the ties wrap around them, and minor stains on the instruction sheet and lid of the wooden box. This set is an extraordinary piece of sword literature and a collector's item of immense cultural and academic value. Dimensions of the Box: approx. H 11 cm W 41 cm D 44 cm, approx. 7kg Dimensions of Scroll: approx. H 38 cm W 22 m Diameter 8 cm Price: 1.400 EUR + shipping Shipped from Slovakia

Unfortunately, no information is known about the blade's history or family provenance.

Technically you are right Jacques There is no known blade with the signature "Rai Kuniyuki", only "Kuniyuki" However, for mumei blades the designation "Rai Kuniyuki" is commonly used not only in NBTHK but also in other publications