Kyu-Gunto

[SLCdriver]

I recently acquired this sword and am trying to get more information on it's heritage. For starters, I want to start with a translation. Then pointers as to where to go from there.

 

Thanks

 

 

Hopefully these work, one pic of the full inscription and 3 closer pics and one of the full blade

 

Thanks again

[paul V]

Hi,

 

Looks a bit like his one :D http://www.ricecracker.com/japanese_swo ... hi/sw8.htm

 

Paul

[Mark]

how about this....... the maker is Tadakuni. If you look at "swordsmith Database" above, put in his name and see if you can figure out which one. It is not hard and you will learn from the exercise

[SLCdriver]

will do and thanks

 

From the looks of it, 3rd generation.

 

the signature looks like this one http://www.samuraishokai.jp/sword/08118.html

 

That one shows second generation.

 

Will see what else I can find.

[george trotter]

Hope you find a piece of cloth to lay the blade on...much better than laying it on concrete :D

Regards,

[SLCdriver]

Yes, thanks. It resides on a soft surface as we type. It was a lapse while trying to get pictures.

 

Still not sure if it is 2nd or 3rd generation.

 

Next step is local antique dealer to get a rough idea of worth. Trying to decide if preserving as is or polishing is the next best step.

 

Scot B

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Scot,

Next step should be study; many steps actually.

Don't be in a hurry to spend more money (polish) on the sword. Check out FAQ for a bit on beginners wanting to have their 1st sword polished and why it may not make sense.

Grey

[Geraint]

Hi Scott,

 

Your local antique dealer is not the person to go to unless they are specialising in Nihinto. It is a very specific field and general antique dealers can not be expected to give you any idea. Would you for example expect them to be able to give you an accurate judgement on the value of that little picture you have which is signed by Degas? Share some images of the whole thing here and see what people suggest.

 

All the best.