Type99 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 Any information on maker and time frame would be most appreciated on this complete Wakizashi. Quote
Geraint Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 Hi Dow, From what I can make out the mei is painted on? Does it look like gold lacquer to you with the sword in hand? I think it suggest that the sword is by Soshu Hiromasa, look him/them up. Detailed measurements and photos of the whole blade will help people form an opinion but the whole package is nice, thanks for sharing. Quote
cabowen Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 Looks to be a nice blade and koshirae but doubtful it is by Soshu Hiromasa.... Quote
Type99 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Posted July 4, 2014 The signature is indeed gold plated lacquer. Overall blade length tip to end of tang is 14 inches. So it's a shorty. Quote
echizento Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 Nice looking blade. It gives me the impression of an early Shin Shinto blade. Quote
Brian Posted July 5, 2014 Report Posted July 5, 2014 The first picture looks like it has hitatsura. But the nakago doesn't strike me as particularly Soshu, and the painted kanji don't look like a reputable Honami attribution. I would say it bears investigating, but don't get your hopes up it is a big name. Still, it has reasonable fittings and a nice wrap, so looks to be a decent package overall. Brian Quote
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