BjornLundin

Latest addition to my Higo build sets, a wave fuchi kashira set with extras. I think I was lucky for once in auction. Best Björn

Sorry did not want to hijack the thread. Mine is unlikely to have tsukare utsuri from my observation. I may create a new post of this old battle scared blade after it has gone through restoration and +- papers.

Now also a gold member. Thank you to Brian and all members for a wealth of information and help.

Sorry, if I hijack the thread. I thought dark area was the utsuri... Reading Marcus Sesko thought on utsuri he has a picture calling the "dark area" antai. The utsuri starts above the antai. I include also a photo of one of my blades. Is this correct?

Me like http://world.seiyudo...m/product/ka-121222/

Could be in the production process (clay/tempering). Significance is that it has no use as a tool or weapon, it has lost its purpose (dead).

Hard to say from the photos but it looks like that the hamon goes out from the blade. I think it is called Nioi-gire and is considered a major flaw.

Is the hamon running out of the blade? I would go for a papered blade, these type of blades is for experts to know if to buy or not.

https://www.aoijapan...ira-mumeiunsigned-4/

I would ask the seller I know too little of the subtle aspects of what makes a blade this and that price. Others probably are much better than me to advise on price. -B update. I asked about an Omiya katana that was on Aoi a time ago. There are some examples of different Omiya blades in the thread, which can give a bit of perspective on the different levels. If you search of Omiya on the forum you will get more threads about this school. This one was very nice https://world.seiyud...m/product/ka-010918/ .

Personally, Without knowledge, this is a bit of a minefield (but what area of antiques and art isn't?). When starting, the problem is knowing my taste, what I like, what to look for, and what area of interest. Will I buy to learn from the item and then sell it to move forward or to buy and keep it? I probably made all the mistakes from the start and continue to learn. Grey has many books https://www.Japanese.../item-category/book/ -B

No don't tell about Omiya, prices will go up 15k - https://nihonto.com....thk-npo-certificate/ 10.5k - https://www.nipponto.../detailomiyaden.html 7.8k just sold - https://www.samuraim...k-hozon-certificate/ Is there any more that is on the market? Omiya usually pops up occasionally and maybe a bit underrated.

Any price range is hard. Is it Bizen that you are looking for? I like this one... It is not a katana, but from a known/famous smith. Nice time period, and you have the other oei smith to collect also. Yen is weak now also. https://www.aoijapan...kubetsu-hozon-token/ Other than that, I would ask around, as suggested earlier, maybe with more specific details of what you want.

Cant answer much about the rust, but if it was active shouldnt it be a bit more "red" than blackish? I would be more concerned if it is a real nihonto? Looks a bit like a Chinese fake to me?

Ah, so sorry. It was the gold (brass) high lights that you pointed out. Those are probably painted? on. Yes Brian, it is very much likely to be cast with some hands on? work on it. Is it made to dupe the market, or more like a souvenir... I try not to defend it, but find it interesting that I and others can understand the details that says "it is a fake" . When you say every sign, then what is the signs? Overall feeling? Best Björn