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Hi, Thanks for pointing me to right direction. In other words, remove dust, leave patina, got it!

Thanks for quick replies. So in other words, I have a stupid idea and should leave it as it is?

Hi everyone, I have this nice late Edo, Mokko Gata, brass Tsuba sitting on my Nihonto. I was thinking about restoring it so it can shine again. For now I was just rubbing it with clean cloth, which is already giving some results. However, I was thinking about using some chemicals on it, in order to speed the process. Is that a good idea? I know there are chemicals used in brass restoration, but I decided to ask Tsuba experts about the idea. I will appreciate any advices/comments. Thanks!

That cut on Nakago looks interesting. Like a cut through Tsuka all the way into Nakago. If there ware fingers/hand on the Tsuka then you can imagine what happened. Based on what I see (Kenjutsu techniques) and read/hear (historians) attacks on writs/hands/Tsuka was pretty common.

That makes sense, you are probably right about it. How can you tell? I understand that cool story behind damage is what everyone wants, but you will never know. It could have been damaged in XX century, by a new American 'sword owner' who was chopping wood See the patina difference? It looks like new Machi is way younger.

Hi Stefan, I love it but can't afford it ;( good luck with the sale! Looks like a great sword.

Hi, Tsukaito made without hishigami, is that normal/common?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but sword should be in decent (even if old) polish when submiting. Not like that. Hard to tell anything if you can't see what's hidden behind rust.

Hi, please treat my comment lightly. Just na amator opinion here. Sugata (overall shape) and kissaki (tip) suggests shinto IMHO. However, hada and nakago looks Sue bizen (koto). Maybe shinto hizen (sugata), but then nakago isn't matching.

I have no idea, I just learned today what yakidashi is in general Overall condition of the sword suggests either very late shinto or shinshinto, so that guess could be a good one. I will need to find some "papered" swords of this smith and compare the work. Thanks for the help gentlemen! I'm looking forward to any other comments.

Mr. Sesko helped with understanding what yakidashi is. Now the question is, which one do you see.

Thanks Oli! Let me first check what yakidashi is and I will get back to you. In the meantime few more pictures. Maybe Hamachi or sugata can help.

Hi, My very quick guess, based on Tsuka, tsuba, saya = made in China (replica, not Nihonto). Rust on blade doesn't help, and gold-painted hamon-wannabe is also strange thing. It will help if you could remove tsuka and show nakago. Also kissaki pictures are helpful. You will find instructions on how to remove tsuka either here or on YT/Internet. Same for cleaning/maintenace.

Thanks for the comments gentlemen, please keep them coming. A lot of them (with good pictures of swords) in Internet too. I'm struggling to get even close in order to pin-point which smith/school it is. I wish this sword to be Hosokawa Masayoshi Den, but then it should look Bizen/Shoshu-den alike, which it isn't (as per my amateur judgment).

Hello, Please share your thoughts about below sword. No papers, looking for any additional details. Nagasa 54,8cm; Sori 1,2cm;

That's a robbery! I can't say I'm happy for you (u know why) but I do envy u... Great deal, congratulations!

Last question on the topic. Does it make sense to send this sword for Shinsa? Will it be possible to get Hozon for it with half Mei not readable? I have 1 sword with NBTHK Hozon, where half of Mei is unreadable and attribution/smith assignment still was done (in 2014).

https://www.samuraim...u-hozon-certificate/

@Athoul540 Hi, thanks for sharing. It helps to please the eye! I think you should open a new topic and share more pictures once you receive the sword. I envy you!

I agree, this could be a perfect example of 'true', matching Koshirae, Daisho. BTW, I love Shakudo fittings. Although both swords are Koto, I don't think Wakizashi is Bizen. But again, this could have been put together as Daisho during late Edo/Meiji era. Like you mentioned: Price: JPY 792,000 It is a fair price for both swords, even if not Daisho. A bargain IMO, at least in Europe. Finding a Koto blade in such good condition, in Koshirae, for less then 3k$ is not easy. These are two modern stands, next to each other. It was just put together temporary for the picture. Still, your comment that you like my 'Daisho' made me thinking and considering buying proper double-sword display. Maybe I should keep the swords together. They do look nice in combo. Although the only thing common for both swords is similar Tsuka-Ito color.

to=刀=blade = KATANA That one is interesting. Furthermore, I heard more the once Japanese calling Wakizashi or Tanto a 'short Katana' in English. Why not using 'short sword' or 'short blade', but using 'short Katana'? That is something I don't understand.

I would say Tadayoshi is worth 10k alone, even without Koshirae. It is attractive to me to be honest, but I'm 'Hizen guy', especially if it comes to Mutsu Tadayoshi. Still, the fact about 'Daisho fever' being something that can be used by dealers, stays.

3rd Tadayoshi! Thanks for that, I'm looking for any 'papered' examples of this smith's work. Much appreciated HB. As for the set, you are 100% right. 'Daisho' is the price booster here. Although Mutsu Tadayoshi is expensive (Wazamono) I think that Koshirae makes the job here. Is it possible that these swords were worn together, yes. Is it highly possible, not likely. Not to mention that Koshirae looks 'brand new', so probably restored (original Fuchi/Kashira/Menuki/Tsuba) Koshirae for 2 random swords = nice price boosting Daisho PS. That Wakizashi from my 'Daisho' set is signed Mutsu Tadayoshi too