JAMJ
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In following on the last note, a common reference states that a sword in proper polish should have a hamon of a milky white appearance. Is that referring to only the habuchi or the surface all the way down to the ha? Would that be true for any sword or should that be adjusted for the period in which it was created? And to that, would any fully trained togishi be able to polish to the style of the period?
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Thanks Ray and Mark. I'll check with him. Beautiful sword Ray. Very nice.
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Hi all, I had responded to a post on this topic that is a few years old and received no traffic. On following the names discussed there it seems that John Tirado's Facebook link is no longer active. Is anyone aware of sayashi who are currently active in the US. I have a few projects, shirasaya and full koshirae, I'm looking to have done in the near future. I'm in the southeast if that makes any difference. Thank you
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Hi all, this series of posts is quite old and the website link for John Tirano on FB does not appear to be active. Does anyone have an update on active saya craftspersons in the US? I'm looking to do a shirasaya and a couple of lacquers in the near future. Much appreciated
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Are horizontal ware in the hamon fatal flaws?
JAMJ replied to JAMJ's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Dear Piers- thank you for referencing the term "Hagarami". That is exactly what I'm talking about, where there is an opening in lamination. It seems there has already been much discussion about it and it doesn't necessarily devalue the blade. With appreciation- -
Are horizontal ware in the hamon fatal flaws?
JAMJ replied to JAMJ's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
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Hi all, I tried to search this specific topic but maybe I missed it. I was wondering if horizontal ware in the hamon are considered serious flaws? I know that they are aesthetically not pleasing. I'm not talking about ha-gire which can cause the sword to break on impact. Do horizontal ware in hamon present only on one side have the same risk? Thanks
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By the way, my requests for assistance are not for commercial purposes. All items I own and am attempting to learn more when I am still unsure after researching my books. I'll be sure to restate intent in future posts. Thanks
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Hi Matt, I think we're along the same lines as far as school. The signature style does not match Terukuni and why I thought it might be this guy: https://nihontoclub.com/smiths/KAN169 But that's just a stab in the dark because I have not seen any swords signed by him. Thanks
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Another pic on this wak.
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Hi all, If my limited ability to translate serves me right the mei on this suriage wakizashi reads, "Tsutsui etchu (no) kami /". I did a little digging and thought it might be Shinto Yamato Kanemori. It's in very old polish so the features aren't standing out. Any thoughts on this? Also is it just as likely that suriage are performed on gimei as much as on authentic signatures? Thanks
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PNSSHOGUN- Would you say it fits with a suriage and mounting at the end of the 1930s? Any the indication of what would have been the bearer's rank? Thanks
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Hi PNSSHOGUN, Here are a few pics of the Gunto mounts that came along with the katana (the sword was kept in shirasaya). Best
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Fantastic picture Morita-San! It seems to have been already well established by the early years of the war and gives provenance to the suriage. Thank you very much.
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Dear Matt and others, With this sword being o-suriage of approximately 9 cm removed it must have been quite a long sword. The atomei of the suriage smith inscribed Kanefusa. What my limited knowledge provides it appears to have the traditional Kanefusa midare hamon along with the shallow sori indicative of late koto/early Shinto Kanefusa line. Does the blade of such original length fit that era? Regards
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@PNSSHOGUN I'm on a brief holiday and will upload pics in a few days. Thanks
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Morita San, Thank you very much for providing the translation. I was at a loss. I see Ryosodo is a military sword shop. Would it be possible this was done during/before WW2? With appreciation.
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Hi all, first time posting in this thread. I have an O-suriage Shinto katana that appears to have been cut down during world war II and came with gunto koshirae. There's an inscription on the nakago that I can't decipher that supposedly was inscribed by the suriage smith. I'm at a loss with trying to make out the characters. Can anyone decipher what is written? Thanks in advance.
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Matt, thank you for the additional info and the tip.
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Then, it appears my katana in question was cut down to a gunto size (at 66.5cm). It looks like the suriage may have removed approx 9 cm. If anyone can decipher the inscription I would be grateful.
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Thank you for this information. I have a Shinto sword that looks to have had a Showa O-suriage with some scribble scribed at the time that I cannot decipher and came with gunto koshirae. But it seems if it was done then it may have been for practical purposes. Much appreciated
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Hi all, I'm new to this discussion forum. My question is during WW2 if a Japanese officer wanted to carry an heirloom family katana that was longer than the specifications of the time, would they have been required to cut it down to fit gunto koshirae? I'm curious because I have seen ancient swords fitted with WW2 koshirae. Thanks
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Dear Geraint, Given that I would not expect to get my hands on a work by one of the highly adept masters, it seems for swords that I may acquire my assumptions would largely hold true. Also, what is the likelihood that a modest Shinto sword extant today would have been made by a smith copying a different school style? Thank you for the reference! Even with the books I have on hand I find it difficult to piece together all the considerations to help me attribute a sword. Much appreciated...
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All good information to bear in mind. If I could surmise a couple points again for my edification. Is it true then that 1) any koto sword would have come from an established school, and 2) regardless of the mei and quality of these swords it should be attributed to the school indicative of its characteristics. Not considering the swords that may have been re-tempered. Is that a safe to say? Many thanks
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Ah, I may have been presumptive in expecting the original mei to have been below the original mekugi-ana at the bottom. Good to know the suriage smith would not have signed their name. Thank you.
