Gabriel L Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 I realize this is sort of actual nihonto discussion but it felt too trivial to put in the main section. Somehow despite owning this tanto for years now I only just noticed that the forked end in the "tail" of the 竜 Tatsu kanji is, presumably, an allusion to its literal meaning of Dragon. Anyway, I thought it was a cool little artistic touch. EDIT: anyone else have nice examples of interesting details in mei style? Quote
Drago Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Just to be sure I get what you mean. You're talking about the forked tail? Never seen something like that but the idea seems very interedsting. Quote
Gabriel L Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 Just to be sure I get what you mean. You're talking about the forked tail? Right. Looks like the end of the tail of a dragon in some depictions: Quote
cabowen Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 He did that quite regularly on his later mei. I used to tease him about it regularly....He was a very talented smith and a friend- it was a real loss when he passed away last year. Hope you enjoy your tanto. It would make him happy to know you appreciate his work. Quote
Brian Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 This is too interesting and well done to leave in the Izakaya Moved to the Nihonto section. Lovely work. Brian Quote
Stephen Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 would love to see more of the blade, great stroke work and file cutting. Quote
Gabriel L Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 He did that quite regularly on his later mei. I used to tease him about it regularly....He was a very talented smith and a friend- it was a real loss when he passed away last year. Hope you enjoy your tanto. It would make him happy to know you appreciate his work. Indeed. I was surprised and saddened to hear about his passing; I definitely treasure this piece. This is too interesting and well done to leave in the Izakaya… Thanks Brian, glad you appreciate it. Quote
Gabriel L Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Posted September 10, 2013 would love to see more of the blade, great stroke work and file cutting. I'm actually away from my collection for at least a month or so (recently moved back to DC from NY, but haven't finished clearing the old apartment out), and for some reason I've never gotten around to taking really good photos of this blade. But here is the original photo Chris took, as well as one really old detail shot I took. Next opportunity I have I will get some better images. Quote
Stephen Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Thank you Gabriel, just a outstanding Tanto, lovely hada, wish id been around when this was up for sale. Looking at Tatsuyoshi Katana, hope its around in a few months. Quote
runagmc Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 It never gets old seeing that level of meticulous craftsmanship. Really nice tanto Quote
J Reid Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 Yes.. I just drooled a little. An overall stunning piece! Thanks for sharing. Quote
Stephen Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 http://swordpolish.net/html/enomoto_tatsuyoshi.html anyone know where this ended up? i know i know a long shot Quote
Ray Singer Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 anyone know where this ended up? i know i know a long shot Not a Tatsuyoshi, but thought I would mention that there is currently a sword for sale by his father Sadayoshi. http://tsuruginoya.com/mn1_3/a00286.html Quote
Eric Santucci Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 Stephen, That used to be my Tatsuyoshi sword that you referenced on Swordpolish.net. I had it custom commissioned via Chris Bowen. When I made the difficult decision to sell it, I had it posted on Swordpolish.net for a bit and then directly sold it in 2010 to John Kurata at Ricecracker.com You may want to contact John if you are interested and see where it ended up after that. His work was spectacular and very underrated by most collectors I came across in the US. Several years ago when I sold that piece the love for his work was not that strong and it ended up selling for a fraction of the price it originally cost. It's nice that Tatsuyoshi-San is getting recognition for his swords these days, but I am quite sad he passed on. Quote
Stephen Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 Thank you Eric, Ill see if I can track it down. Quote
Art Torano Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Stephan, That sword is sitting next to the two Enomoto Sadahito wakizashi I have collected. Rest assured it has a good home. Regards, Art Torano Quote
Stephen Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 Where else in the world could one find something that was for sale years ago then relocate it. God Bless the Nihonto Message Board. PM sent Quote
george trotter Posted September 22, 2013 Report Posted September 22, 2013 Just a comment on the OP about the forked tail dragon...I seem to remember reading somewhere that forked tails indicate a female dragon and sword tails indicate male dragons...please feel free to correct me here. Nice little touch. Regards, Quote
w.y.chan Posted September 22, 2013 Report Posted September 22, 2013 Another Tatsuyoshi or Ryu-gi Quote
Ray Singer Posted September 22, 2013 Report Posted September 22, 2013 A gassaku by Sadayoshi and Tatsuyoshi Http://www.aoijapan.com/katana-gassan-a ... ssaku-kore - Ray Quote
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