Lexvdjagt

Hello NMB, I have recently acquired a wakizashi, the seller told me that the sword was from the Shimosaka smithline, but the kicho paper seems to give a more specific attribution to the piece. The paper is from 1960. Could someone help me translate the NBTHK attribution further? Thanks in advance for the help! Greetings, Lex van der Jagt

Yes that is certainly true, I am just not used to that much space between the habaki and the blade. So I was alarmed at first. Do you have any idea what the blade would be worth in this condition? To give me a rough idea if it is worth the shirasaya. The blade has no rust and only some foraging imperfections.

Hello Jussi, Thank you for your recommendation. Unfortunately shipping to the UK would be very expensive due to Brexit. I think it would cost me more money than the sword is worth. Although I do not have a good proper idea of the value of the blade in this condition. So any indication of price would be appreciated. Thank you Giordy, I will definitely consider Mr.Magotti, I think the price is very reasonable. Thank you for the recommendation, I did not purchase the habaki, the person I bought it from bought it during a meeting of the Token club here in the Netherlands. Although it does not seem to fit, it does not immediately seem bent. Greetings, Lex van der Jagt

Hello Grey, Thank you so much for this advice, I will make sure to follow it closely.

I am still a bit puzzled about what to do with the sword, the paper saya is of course only temporary. It should be held in a proper shirasaya, but I haven't found any location here in the EU that could provide me with a traditionally made shirasaya. That is why I am considering selling the sword. Any help with the value of the blade would also be greatly appreciated. I want the sword to be preserved in the best way, and I am afraid I do not have the facilities to do so here.

Thank you for the video, I have done as instructed and constructed a paper saya. Thank you! Hello Simon R, The blade is not touching my table. It is in the air, I would never let the blade touch any surface without laying it on something like the sword bag I laid it on. The perspective of the picture makes it seem so. Greetings, Lex van der Jagt

@PNSSHOGUN, I must say I was as puzzled as you. I asked the seller how it was sold to him. And he told me the antique dealer had the sword like this (without habaki even). The antique dealer he bought it from wanted to sell a few papered swords for quick cash. That was years ago. I think the antique dealer sold the mounts of the blade.

Hello NMB, I recently acquired this Chiyozuru katana from a local here in the Netherlands. It came like this, with no shirasaya, or any koshirae. Only the blade and a habaki clearly not made for the blade. The condition of the blade is fantastic, I have photographed all the imperfections I could find. The blade seems to have been expertly polished a while back. The NBTHK papers noted Mike Yamasaki on the back, as did another label. My guess for the age of the blade is about Late nanbokucho to early muromachi. As most general Chiyozuru swords are attributed to this era. I initially wanted to get a shirasaya for this katana as soon as possible, there was a restorer in the Netherlands who offered such services. But the shirasaya would not be made from the traditional wood used in all Japanese shirasaya. I am still learning about nihonto, and am extremely cautious not to damage the blade. I want the best for the blade. I was wondering what the best course of action would be? I am considering selling the blade here on NMB to a buyer in the US or elsewhere that would be able to properly maintain it. Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I recently acquired this katana from a dealer in Japan. I would like to know your opinions on the blade and its history. The blade has some obvious foraging imperfections, and small spots of rust, some black rust and some red/brown rust. I have oiled the blade appropriately to conserve it with choji oil. The fittings are all serial numbered with the serial number 083. I would like to know if this is indeed a Koto period blade and if anyone has any information about the signature. As I have not found a similar mei anywhere. Information from the seller: Mei: 武蔵住守宗 (Musashi ju MORIMUNE) Date: Koto period Nagasa: 70,9 CM unusually long for a Katana, (closer to a Tachi?) Nakago: 22,5 CM seems to be cut off maybe shortened? Moto-haba: 31 mm Saki-haba: 22 mm Moto-gasane: 7 mm Saki-gasane: 5 mm Sori curve: 8 mm Full blade length with koshirae: 105,4 CM. Any information about this sword is much appreciated. I am still beginning my collection, so any basic advice would be more than welcomed as well. If any additional pictures are needed please feel free to message me.

Thank you @Mark S. @Nobody @Rivkin @Jussi Ekholm for your assistance! It has helped me a great deal.

Any information related to the maker/period would be appreciated. I understand these nihonto are not the greatest of quality. But I care a lot about the history, and not so much about the condition. I was also wondering if the Koshirae of the first sword could be identified with the kozuka signature?

The sword from the Japanese seller: Signature identified as: 藤島 - Fujishima Identified by seller as Muromachi period

Hello everyone! I am new to Nihonto, and purchased two Wakizashi, I did the best research I could on them but I would like to hear your thoughts on the maker/time period the blades were forged. And of course if they are authentic. I unfortunately did not have a lot of opportunity to look at Nihonto in my country, as I like in The Netherlands. So I acquired these 2 to kick off my collection. I acquired one from a Japanese seller and the other from a US seller. The one from the US seller came with NBTHK papers. Any information is welcome, I am also quite intrigued by the koshirae on the NBTHK wakizashi. Identified by the seller as signed by Kashu Kiyomitsu saku with NBTHK Kicho Token paper dated 1961.

@Kiipu what brings you to that conclusion?

Is this real or fake? I am personally a bit confused by the paint.