Token Bijutsu Nov. 2015 #706

[Ron STL]

The November issue of NBTHK's Token Bijutsu arrived today. There is an article on p.26 (not available translated online) that menions Naokatsu in its title. It appears to deal with Naotane working with Naokatsu since illustrations of nakago showing both smiths' names on them are shown. Can anyone tell me if this article might warrant paying for a translation? It may be a rehash of known information, but if worthwhile I'd enjoy knowing its contents. As some know, I have an interest in the works of Jirotaro Naokatsu and his son and followers. Ron STL

[Markus]

The article elaborates on the connection of Naokatsu and his friend Kujirai Katsuyoshi for whom he made the blade shown on page 26 as a gift. The very blade had been introduced in the course of the TOBI shijo-kantei in issue 702 and this is so to speak a detailed follow-up article on the background of the present and on Kujirai. It also deals with the nickname "Murasame."

 

http://www.touken.or.jp/english/translation/702.htm

 

[Ron STL]

Thanks Markus. Now I recall reading this TB 702 and the description of this sword. I'll go back and check out the oshigata again. Two of my Naokatsu, a ko-wakizashi and a katana, are made Soshu style. I may be back asking for this article to be translate later. I keep as much fresh as possible on Naokatsu when it comes available. Meanwhile, thanks again for explaining this article for me. Ron STL