Koltira

Thanks for explanation! Though is this type of polish common on Koto blades? (this example above is stated as one)

Greetings! Maybe a silly question, but still. I came across a katana with such a hamon on the Internet. Is hamon supposed to be this bright and clean? Is it a result of good polish that it looks almost artificially etched?

Ah, thanks! This auction has much more pictures I was just confused by this kind of "unique" kissaki looks. Wanted to know a little bit more about it. And statement in first comment seems really logical since its indeed one of the later nihontos

They don't have it on their website. They are deleting pages of sold items it seems Here I downloaded the original image from IG page source and copied their description: "Hello, world! Thank you for checking our daily post. We are excited to show you another newly acquired Wakizashi. This blade signed by Kouto Jyu Jyumyo (皇都住寿命) during SHIN SHIN TO era (late Edo Period: Late 18th-Mid 19th century) according to NBTHK’s appraisal. Kouto is literally translated as a city of the emperor. Back then, the emperor of Japan resided in Kyoto. Therefore, Kouto Jyu means that he lived in Kyoto city when he forged this blade. Kyoto city is located in Yamashiro province. He belonged to Jyumyo School. This blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token(特別保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value." I've also found the same post on their Facebook: https://www.facebook...BHfFPyvFDn11ae7Quzcl Hope that helps

Found this thing on Samurai Museum Shop instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/ClqgjdZtOOb/) The point of this waki is of some unusual shape. I've never seen something similar before. Has anyone seen something similar? Maybe someone knows how this kind of points are called?

Hello! Got my hands on this blade recently and would like to have some opinions from fellow forum members! Signature might translate as Tsuda Echizen no kami Sukehiro Nagasa is 64.5 cm (~25.4 inches) To me the activity looks a bit odd, yet really appealing to my taste. Though I am not an expert by any means What do you guys think? Do you think it is authentic? Any reply is welcome! More photos here: https://drive.google...NbdZl9W3?usp=sharing

Yeah I was able to find this one on https://nihontoclub.com/

Thanks for a quick reply! Sounds really interesting though Here is the other side:

Just acquired a new nihonto, but can not identify what the kanji says. Its located on the other side from Mei, might be the date Could someone assist? Any help is appreciated!

Recently I've got my hands on this wakizashi. Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H3yFa5PmlRsTUmD4y-1E6mBPTispjeK2?usp=sharing It looks genuine and nice, but even though I like it, I would like to get some opinions from local experts. The waki does have a signature which seems to translate as Hankei (https://nihontoclub.com/smiths/HAN5). It also seems to got original koshirae with (possibly) silver plated habaki and gold plated seppa. What do you think about it? Also, it does not have any papers. Is it worth trying to sent it for judgement? With best wishes, Koltira