Udenuki-no-ana, two holes near edge of tsuba

[Matsunoki]

52 minutes ago, Bugyotsuji said:

Does yours have any paperwork, Colin?

Sadly not Piers, I just liked its somewhat raw brutality.

[Bugyotsuji]

I tend to agree with you there. Just curious as to what the NBTHK panel might have indicated. (Between the lines...)

[obiwanknabbe]

[Bugyotsuji]

The other two photos not showing up… 

[Bugyotsuji]

Managed to retrieve this and enhance it.

 

[Bryce]

G'day Guys,

Here is an example together with what I think is the original koshirae and blade. The tsuba and blade are signed by Gassan Sadakazu. The tsuba isn't dated, but the blade is dated 1866.

Cheers,

Bryce

 

[Toryu2020]

Nice one!

[ZH1980]

I’m a little late to the party, but wanted to share this (fairly beaten up) example from my collection. I’ve always enjoyed its simplicity. 

[cluckdaddy76]

First example of one of mine that fits this criteria. This is a large and heavy tsuba and the previous owner definitely had the box custom made for this one. I really do not know much else about this one, feedback appreciated. 

[cluckdaddy76]

Second example, I am also not sure on details of this one but saw in earlier posts on this thread that this was possibly a tsuba for a tachi, feedback also welcome

[John C]

On 1/2/2025 at 1:56 PM, cluckdaddy76 said:

Second example,

Jason:

I just picked up a very similar udenuki-no-ana tsuba, though in much worse shape and mumei. Would you happen to know what the style and shape (aorigata?) are called?

 

John C.

[Spartancrest]

6 minutes ago, John C said:

shape

Nade Kaku Gata (撫角形) or Kaku-maru-gata - shaped