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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/

I don‘t see any Problem with the Boshi….

hi, both Wakizashi are healthy, papered and are looking nice. Don't understand why so many are against this purchase. They are in the price range 2000-3000 $ , nether saw an offer that is cheaper or half of the price.

yes this is a katana i think both are good starter swords, both have papers.

it's a wakizashi , Uda school with NBTHK hozon ,nice sugata, some small ware, shirasaya, i think the price is ok

Yokoyama is a very nice Shinshinto school. Also a nice package with Horimono and Koshirae. I like the Saya.

There is an example, but TBH: https://eirakudo.shop/588100

hi @Toki , welcome, nice to see more people from germany joining

From Markus Sesko Book: KIYOHARU (清春), Gentoku (元徳, 1329-1331), Suō – “Kiyoharu” (清春), “Bōshū-jū Niō Kiyoharu saku” (防州住二王清春作), Niō school, according to tradition the son of Kiyonaga (清長) KIYOHARU (清春), Hōtoku (宝徳, 1449-1452), Suō ` “Kiyoharu” (清春), “Niō Kiyoharu” (二王清春), Niō-school, according to tradition the son of Kiyozane (清真) KIYOHARU (清春), Ōnin (応仁, 1467-1469), Suō – “Kiyoharu” (清春), “Bōshū-jū Kiyoharu” (防州住清春), Kaifu group (海部), according to tradition this is the early signature of the Kaifu-smith Fusayoshi (房吉

https://www.touken.or.jp or european branch https://nbthk.eu

Don't understand why some people comparing different time epoch and argue which is the best. Personally i think in every time epoch, there are made wonderful blades.

thank you!

hi, can somebody translate this old paper? thank you Oli

thank you, what was fast!

Hi, can somebody translate this Sayagaki, Thanks Oli

or do you mean hitatsura? I think muneyaki is only on the back.