Nickupero Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Hi Guys, I'll be selling this Tachi shortly on my site but listing it here for anyone interested in picking it up before it does. The tachi is signed "Bishu Osa", remaining kanji are unclear due most likely from more aggressive sabi at some point (which is neutralized), the current state of the Nakago is nice with a good patina. The blade is accompanied with NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho papers and also Sayagaki by Kunzan which both judge the blade to Bishu Osafune Masamitsu (circa 1360AD). Considering how nice of a blade it was I decided to send it for newer papers since it had older paperwork, and the NTHK judged the blade as "Bishu Osafune Iemori", both smiths are Bizen Kozori School but roughly 30 to 40 years apart from each other, so could be one or the other. The blade is breathtaking with strong clear Utsuri, the nagasa measures a generous 75.4cm / 29.69 inches, and so its not to far from being Ubu Nakago, Suriage a little. The shape is stunning along with the Hada, polish is very healthy. Comes with a very good quality Shirasaya. I'll be offering the the blade for $15.5K US to members plus shipping or any related fees. Donation will be honored if sold here. I've showed it in person to a few friends on separate occasions and all the responses had a wow in it, so I know the pictures do not do the item justice. Email me with any questions. Thanks!!!
Ken-Hawaii Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Wow! Killer blade, Nick! And just what I collect...now if I only had the $$.... Ken
Jamie Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Nick I think you've done a good job capturing the utsuri in these pictures. I don't think it's easy to capture. Nice sword as usual and good luck with your sale.
Nickupero Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Posted April 24, 2015 Thanks Ken, Jamie, and Joe.. you're all very kind. Been so busy with work and finalizing taxes I haven't really had any time to enjoy it yet, hopefully it doesn't sell too fast
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