Any Info would be helpful

[ironchef.]

There is also a Japanese gentleman located in NYC that has excellent knowledge and reference materials. He deals more with these "finds" and I personally think he is better equipped to assess a sword of this condition. He is in lower Manhattan.

[Curran]

Yes, Kunio is a great resource for ID of the blade. He is in lower Manhattan. Ironchef-, is that you Rick?. I don't have Kunio's contact info.

Is the club still meeting at the Times Square location, Mr. Grannick's boardroom?

 

Ultimately I recommend the NY club for info. Moses and Kunio are usually there, and hopefully Kodama too.

 

Curran

[WM]

Noone has been in the garage for 30+ years....so if it was a dremel...it was an old one... I finally found an old Lighting lens and used it as a magnifyiing glass. you can faintly see a whirl but very tight... Must have been grandpa. I freaked out when the handle came apart... studied (european) art history as my minor in college so I have a great respect for the old stuff. I just know absolutely nothing about Asian studies...Thanks again to everyone and I will see some of you in New York! I will still monitor this so if anyone hasa revelation I look forward as always to your input.

[ironchef.]

Hey Curran, yep, it's Ricky. Yes, the club still meets in Time Square at AKF Engineering. Actually spoke to Chuck yesterday and he's getting ready to head out to San Fran for the big show. I have Kunio's contact info if anyone needs it.

[Curran]

Ricky-

 

What day and time? 3rd Sunday of the month?

 

I visited Bill today and looked at his sword. I'm fairly certain it is Yamato from the Nambokchu period. Probably Senjuin. The geometry was a bit deceptive in the photos. Great blade that has seen better days, but I don't see any fatal flaws. Hard to tell about the grinder damage. I don't know if it will survive polish, but much more interesting than most I see.

 

I think Kodama or Kunio should look at it and either confirm or nix my opinion. If you have his contact info, let him know he should come in.

 

Curran

[WM]

:D Well he beat me to it, but I just wanted to thank Curran for coming over to take a look and for giving me his insight. I really enjoyed seeing the portion of your collection that you brought; and for your insight/observations on my little weed whacker... (just kidding for all of you who just gasped at the thought, but I think thats why my gramps tried to sharpen it...) I admit to being completely without knowledge on the subject as I have said before...but wether it is real or not, it is a nice addition to the asian art collection that the family has accumulated, and I hope to find a way to restore it. I will take some pictures of the somewhat cleaner Blade and post them tomorrow..., If everyone in the club is as kind, gracious, and patient as Curran, I look forward to seeing you all in New York, and learning more about this fascinating history of artisan work.

Warm Regards from a new student of the art,

Bill