Shuriken

I've come across swords like those pictured, wherein a fairly common looking sword has a non-typical tsuba, including the kozuka-ana. Is this common? Why would an "old" (if genuine) tsuba be fitted to a later year blade? Thank you--appreciate learning from the pros here.

Nice...thanks!

@PNSSHOGUN what differentiates a katana mei from a tachi mei?

Thank you @xiayang and @Mark S.. That's an interesting mei. The first referenced smith is without peer, so the claim of being a descendant or student is intriguing. The descendant smith comes up also as quite the artist. Somehow (am I cynical?) I feel like this is all a bit too cute. Like someone really went far to try and convince the viewer. Does anyone have a book reference to this mei (gimei?). On a separate note, the seppa have a "cutout" section to them, where an edge was cut off. No idea why or how.

Thank you very much @Ed @Jussi Ekholm and @Geraint. I really appreciate the breadth of knowledge you bring and share!

Hello all, I am always grateful to the forum to see what I (we) can learn from mei. I would be grateful for anyone who can shed light on this mei and the saya inscription as well. Thank you!

Semi-double post as per a user request I posted some pics in the translation section, but what are forum thoughts that this blade could be a nagamaki in origin? The kissaki is a healthy 5.5 inches in length. Per a user, the mei, if genuine, possibly dates to the early 1800s.

Thank you @SteveM. @Ed and @Stephen here are some blade pics. The kissaki measures 5.5 inches. Welcome your thoughts.

Anyone have an idea on the tag? Cheers-Dave

@xiayangthank you

Additional info, the kissaki measures 5.5 inches.

In case the kanji is flipped:

I posted the interesting long o-kissaki elsewhere; this is the Mei and surrender tag. Grateful for all translations.

Hi @GeorgeLuucas, my eyes are glitchy. At first it looked curved, now it does look straight. O-kissaki seems more appropriate. Quite long though. Maybe nagamaki?

Hi all, Would this be considered ikari-kissaki?