Possible Kurihara Nobuhide, Opinions On Mei?

[Ryan]

I was lucky enough to acquire a blade forged by Kurihara Nobuhide dating to 1864. I happened on it purely by luck and all opinions so far have been that it is authentic but more eyes can't hurt. The blade has been hidden in a closet for more than half a century but a good finish polish should get it well again. I was told the horimono is similar to the deity Marishiten's name but wasn't an exact match, any ideas? Thanks!

 

edit: I have more photos if anyone is interested

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Klaus, it looks pretty close to the root Ma for Marishiten.

 

This might shed some light:

 

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kankiten-idaten-other-tenbu.html#marishiten

 

 

Cheers

[Stephen]

fate should be so kind to me, great looking sword.

[Brian]

Looks well made and well signed. No obvious warning signs. Congrats, looks like a beauty.

 

- B -

[Ryan]

Hi Klaus, it looks pretty close to the root Ma for Marishiten.

 

This might shed some light:

 

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kankiten-idaten-other-tenbu.html#marishiten

 

 

Cheers

I think you're right, thanks for verifying that

 

edit: I have included a few examples of authentic signed nagako by Nobuhide

[Ryan]

It passed shinsa in Tampa today with 78 points. I entered the hobby around 6 months ago when I found this blade and want to sincerely thank everyone on this forum for sharing so much valuable information on a daily basis. I wouldn't even consider myself a novice yet but I am learning more every day. Thank you!

 

PS: Check your closets thoroughly people! 

[Stephen]

78!!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!!!

[lonely panet]

you lucky bugger, congratulations on such a excellent start

[Brian]

:clap:

 

Awesome news! Congrats. That is a fantastic find and result.

[BIG]

Congrats Ryan,

 

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/18224-top-ranked-smiths/?do=findComment&comment=188385

 

Jean is right...a rare find !

 

Best Regards

[Ray Singer]

I enjoyed hearing about this Nobuhide at the lecture Saturday night. Congratulations Ryan!

 

Best regards,

Ray

[SwordGuyJoe]

I got to look over shoulders and see this blade. VERY nice!

[Kronos]

Congrats Ryan, that's very lucky, many people can try for years to find a sword by such an accomplished smith and still fail. Did you find it in your own closet or?

[Ryan]

Congrats Ryan, that's very lucky, many people can try for years to find a sword by such an accomplished smith and still fail. Did you find it in your own closet or?

 

I found this in a hollowed out hidden compartment along a doorframe while helping a relative clean out their house. I informed them of it's potential value, but they insisted I keep it as they wouldn't have ever found it otherwise and knew I would care for it. 

[Greg F]

Hi Ryan, Congratulations on a great find.

 

Greg

[Gabriel L]

That's a wonderful find!   Lots to like in that blade, and by a terrific smith. Super jealous…