Brian Hancock Posted July 29, 2007 Report Posted July 29, 2007 Hi All. Just got my new Wakazashi yesterday after a polish and a new Sirasaya.I have posted the pic's on Photobucket and there is a link at the bottom of the post.The Wak came from Bill Tagg in Liverpool and his mate Eric made the Hibaki and the Shirasaya.The polish was done by John Bolton. I am well pleased with it all! I have also posted pic's on "Bucket" of my Ujifusa in Gunto mounts.As you can see it has a pit in the Kissaki.Its the only thing that lets it down.Still,for what I got it for I can't complain. Would welcome comments from all you experts out there.The Wak is Mumie. http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa29 ... gers_2007/ Forgot to mention I am looking for a Katana in Samurai mounts. If anyone has one for sale please get in touch. Quote
Darcy Posted July 29, 2007 Report Posted July 29, 2007 Don't let the pit get you down. National Treasure Masamune blades have flaws. We must be realistic given the age of these blades. I mean I just finished making a table and I put a big scratch in it one day later, and well it was not flawless either to begin with, but given this I am in awe at how so many swords prone to rust and damage could be handed down to us in such good relative condition. Quote
Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini Posted July 29, 2007 Report Posted July 29, 2007 A nice blade Brian. I wish it was mine, with pits and all... Quote
Brian Hancock Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks for the replies. The Ujifusa is in Gunto mounts but I'm pretty sure they have been added to make a "Complete sword" I was toying with the idea of getting it re-mounted in Samurai fittings not to decieve but just for my own pleasure. I also have a Munemitsu sword thats had the same treatment with the Gunto mounts.The blade is only 21" but the saya is about 26".The blade is lovely and I am off to see a guy tomorrow about a re-mount. Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted July 30, 2007 Report Posted July 30, 2007 a well done remount is not a deceiving act, it honours the blade! and dont forget, Samurai did it all the time! KM Quote
Brian Hancock Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks KM. I will take some "before & after" pics and post when all is done.The present mounts don't do it justice. Quote
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