Ignis Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 After spending quite a bit of money reading books and looking at pictures, keeping an eye out here n there i decided it was finally time to have one to have a closer look at. So after a lot of consideration i went took the plunge, when i bought the sword it had no papers so i opted to have it send in for shinsa aswell, since the papers arrived today i figured i'd make this post. Ill add the pictures here, cause it seems like you guys like pictures As I only have a mobile phone to take pictures with i decided to just use the pictures from the seller, most if you will most likely recognize the style i suppose. Only the NBTHK paper is a picture i quickly took with my mobile. Guess ill have all weekend to start figuring out what they wrote altho most if it i already deciphered using this link: http://www.nihontocraft.com/japanese_sw ... se_sword_5 Quote
hxv Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 Kenneth, What's not to like? It's a beautiful sword, in excellent condition, by a notable smith, and now papered. Congrats on having the fortitude to wait out your urge to buy until after you have done your reading! Regards, Hoanh Quote
mr botanical Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 That's a nice first piece, would like to see some color photos from off angles on that one, looks like should be pretty easy to get the subtle details to show considering it's condition Quote
Dr Fox Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 It is very refreshing to see that some one has started right. Study the subject until you are confident, then place yourself and your hard earned in the hands of those who know. This really does avoid the case for act in haste repent at leisure! Even if you get nothing else, what a great example of the hobby you now own. Enjoy and congrats. Quote
cabowen Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 I have had a few Hojoji blades over the years....they did some very nice work and are a bit overlooked. The kissaki on this blade is a bit longer than what is usually seen from this smith. Nice first blade! Quote
Ignis Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Posted January 29, 2015 Hey just something i wanted to confirm. This mei belongs to 2nd gen Hojoji Masahiro correct? Cause i had a little bit of doubt over this when buying it cause it seemed advertised as 1st gen but when i googled about i sorta figured it was 2nd gen, just wanna make sure i got the right idea And a little side question, went out and bought me some oil for the sword when needed, got some "Mineral, acid-free household oil. Suitable for many applications in and around the house.", least thats what the description sais. Hope that is good? Even tho i dont think its really needed where i live if i see other members here who live relatively close to me mention they have no need to oil it due to dry climate. Quote
Ignis Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Posted January 30, 2015 Added some additional photo's quality is not as good as i wouldve hoped was still struggling alot with the lightsource and the fact that i have just a crappy camera wich has trouble getting focus at short range. Add to that the fact that (i have to be honest) i still have no clue what im looking at inside the sword, i hope these pictures are any decent EDIT: added another one of the kissaki first one too blurry second one too shaded bit of a shame. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 There are many of us who are still struggling to take great photos of our blades, Kenneth. If you want some ideas on how to take Nihonto photos, check out Darcy's Web-site, www.nihonto.ca. As far as what you are seeing, that's simply a function of reading & studying...lots of both. And of course looking at high-quality blades helps a lot, too. If possible, find & join a local sword club so you can pick up information from other collectors. Have fun! Ken Quote
Dr Fox Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Hi Kenneth Subject sword oil! There are lots of suitable blade oils listed here. To strike out on a new product because the 'label' said so, to me is at best risky. Chogi oil which is readily available, has been used forever, and it has that distinctive aroma, seems to be a favoured choice by many. Your photos by the way, are by far not the worst we have seen. Quite good. Quote
Ignis Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Posted January 31, 2015 Funny thing this chojo oil cause most ive read about it is that people seem to be divided on it. Saying that it may have been used for so long but that now there are better options, when asked wich the response usually is gun oil or light machine oil. When asked for specifoc examples for light machine oil there comes no specific answer. So as i said i went out and got what seemed best suited to me. I know and have a little bit of choji oil but didnt wanna use it cause so many referenced to it being an outdated thing. Quote
jason_mazzy Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 I use light sewing machine oil. it is basically neutral and spreads easier allowing a lighter coat. Quote
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