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Here is an example of Nobotaka Katana: https://eirakudo.shop/182980 Also there is a picture of a Nobotaka Katana in the Book Keicho Shinto from Markus Sesko

Hi Jussi, you have a nice blade and thanks for the work for this kantei. Keicho Shinto is a nice period, i saw some very nice blade with impressive Sugata. Nobutaka is counted as one of the Owari Sansaku (尾張三作), the “Three Owari Masters.” (Keicho-Shinto from Markus Sesko) thanks Oli

Nice blade i like the sugata

here is a rare example of Akihide , which Nakayama Hakudo testet : https://katanahanbai.com/en/katana/kurihara-akihide-2/

here is a nice articel about this topic:

From Seskos book: SADAHIDE (貞秀), Ansei (安政, 1854-1860), Settsu – “Settsu no Kuni Sadahide” (摂津国貞秀), “Sesshū Amagasaki-jū Sugimoto Hironoshin Sadahide” (摂州尼ケ崎杉本広之進貞秀), real name Sugimoto Hironoshin (椙本広之進), he also signed the character for “Sugi” (椙) in the variant (杉), he used the gō Unsenshi (雲仙子) and it is said that he was the son of a certain Kido Yoshizō Unsen (城戸吉蔵雲仙), he came originally from Dewa province where he signed according to tradition with “Ushū Kidō Sadahide” (羽州城戸貞秀), later he moved to Kyōto and became a student of Gassan Sadayoshi (月山貞吉) in Ōsaka, he worked mostly in the style of his master, chūjō-saku would be interesting to have the full translation of the signature

Hi Erik, yes it looks like a real Tanto, but it's in a bad condition to say more. As it is unsigned is also hard to say if a restoration makes sense. Be aware a complete polish and restoration isn't cheap. My guess would be shinshinto period, Regards Oli

the Kondo Isami swords in the book are: Sukeyoshi, Hidekuni, sorry not more

hi, in the book: Japanese Swords and Armor: Masterpieces from Thirty of Japan's Most Famous Samurai Warriors from Paul Martin are some pictures, and yes Hidekuni is the late name of Motooki, regards Oli

As far as i know only his Bokuto survived. But i can ask somebody from his school.

from Markus Sesko's book: KANESAKI (兼先), 9th gen., Bunsei (文政, 1818-1830), Inaba – “Inshū-jū Kanesaki” (因州住兼先), “Inaba Fujiwara Kanesaki saku” (因幡藤原兼先作), “Myōichi Fujiwara Kanesaki” (妙一藤原兼先), “Myōichi Hōsetsu Nyūdō Kanesaki” (妙一峯雪入道兼先), real name Heki Yasaburō (日置矢三郎), student of Minryūshi Toshizane

Hi, i also don´t found much information about the smith. I also was interested in this sword. The only connection to Osaka, i can image could be the Smith Gassan Sadayoshi. The Yoshi Kanji is the same, and Sadayoshi also worked in Bizenden. Maybe ask Matsumoto Touken, maybe in Japanese Publications are maybe more information. And nice sword, congratulations, Regards Oli

Hi, nice, looking forward to. Did it also come in Amazon Kindle shop? thanks Oli

i think you are too strikt, new collectors should be aware to loose money with the first purchases. But this should not end in bankrupt. The only point i agree with is the sword should be in good condition to appreciate it. Beginners should avoid restorations.

Please have a look on this: https://markussesko.com/2015/04/13/kantei-1-sugata-7/