gun addict Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 I picked up this massive 31 inch blade last month for a decent price despite the flaws on the blade and the crude battle wrap. The seller thinks this blade is a Satsuma rebellion era blade due to the crude wrap but i would like some second opinions. The engravings on the blade shows ""Hachi Man Dia Bo Satsu" or the god of war/ god of archery, depending on how you translate the characters. On the opposite side is what I believe is a Ginkgo tree, which is a tree planted outside the Usa Shrine dedicated to this particular warrior. The blade is right at 31.5 inches Quote
hxv Posted April 9, 2013 Report Posted April 9, 2013 Tim, Looking at the nakago, I don't think the sword is that old. So, I think the seller may have it right. I like the tsuba, but part of the mimi seems to be deformed. The horimono is atrocious, though. It looks like it was done by a 5-year-old. The blade itself looks very tired, as shintetsu is showing through in several places. It's my honest opinion, and please don't shoot the messenger. Regards, Hoanh Quote
gun addict Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Posted April 9, 2013 Oh not at all, i really didnt have that much money into this blade and bought it as an oddity if anything else and yes, part of the Tsuba has been deformed abit over the years weather through battle or carelessness. I do realize that this blade is very tired and sending it in for a polish would be expensive and not worth the expense therefore it will stay the way it is. Any other examples of Tsumaki like this one? It looks to be lacquered bamboo but i cant tell for sure Quote
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