Ryan Posted August 17, 2015 Report Posted August 17, 2015 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 1 Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted August 17, 2015 Report Posted August 17, 2015 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 1 Quote
Stephen Posted August 17, 2015 Report Posted August 17, 2015 fate should be so kind to me, great looking sword. Quote
Brian Posted August 17, 2015 Report Posted August 17, 2015 Looks well made and well signed. No obvious warning signs. Congrats, looks like a beauty. - B - Quote
Ryan Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Posted August 17, 2015 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 Quote
Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Posted February 28, 2016 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! 2 Quote
lonely panet Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 you lucky bugger, congratulations on such a excellent start 1 Quote
Brian Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 :clap: Awesome news! Congrats. That is a fantastic find and result. 1 Quote
BIG Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 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 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 I enjoyed hearing about this Nobuhide at the lecture Saturday night. Congratulations Ryan! Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 I got to look over shoulders and see this blade. VERY nice! 1 Quote
Kronos Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 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? 1 Quote
Ryan Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Posted February 29, 2016 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. 3 Quote
Greg F Posted March 1, 2016 Report Posted March 1, 2016 Hi Ryan, Congratulations on a great find. Greg 1 Quote
Gabriel L Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 That's a wonderful find! Lots to like in that blade, and by a terrific smith. Super jealous… Quote
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