umedaguy

Here are some pics of the blade i have... there is some indications that it could be Nosada Rai, or perhap Sue Tegai... any help/ comments appreciated. Please note the boshi... is this similar to the Nosada rai boshi, or has this been reshaped?

This all sounds very interesting. I have recently acquired a lovely katana that I think may be a Nosada Rai copy. However this is a new area for me. I have heard that there are some specific characteristics of this style done by Nosada, namely the boshi being a little awkward and a smallish 'pea' shape somewhere in the hamon. I have never seen good examples of either of these. Would anyone be willing to share info on this or better yet, a few JPEGs of these points. In anticipation... and very excited JHG

Hi Paul, as requested here is a picture of the sugata and an extra one that i think shows more activity in the hammon.

I have recently acquired this lovely old blade... I believe it to be Koto, but as it is unsigned it is difficult to assign it to a particular smith or indeed school. I feel that it could be Bizen or Echizen... any information or ideas would be welcome. umedaguy@yahoo.com I have more photos if required.