David Flynn Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 As far as I'm aware, Takahashi Yoshimune, never made showato. 4 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 Rather than "bickering" as Hamfish says, I will accept the challenge from Franco D and try and take better photos. As "oli" suggested, I will rig up better lighting. My original post was photographed as I was doing its regular clean and oil, and not set up for photography. So how about we take a rain check on the discussion, and I will post (hopefully) better photos. 5 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted March 28 Report Posted March 28 A progress report. I bought a small (probably too small) LED light, and took some more photos. Whilst the sword looks great in the light, capturing it on iPhone camera is challenging, my daughter held the light and I tried to take photos. As I said, I will get the right gear probably after Easter and try again, so some photographic progress is being made, but I will do better. These 3 photos were taken at different areas of the sword, with different light angles. Hada and Habuchi are better pronounced, but I want to do better. 5 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted March 28 Report Posted March 28 OK, got some advice from a sword buddy, a quick setup and progress being made. 8 1 1 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted March 28 Report Posted March 28 From what I've experimented with when taking photos of my collection is using an umbrella light. There are some cheap options on amazon, I think I got mine for 25 bucks when they were on sale. I have 2 of those set up and lay the object on black fabric. If taking a picture with your phone. Turn off all the AI adjustment and auto focusing as that will drown out some important details. It takes a little longer to take the photographs, but the result is worth it. Hope this helps! Great pictures and great swords! 2 1 Quote
Franco D Posted March 28 Report Posted March 28 10 hours ago, IJASWORDS said: OK, got some advice from a sword buddy, a quick setup and progress being made. Better. We can see that this polish is definitely doing this sword no favors. However, the fact that it is a water quenched hamon is coming to light. The question of hand forged from machined steel vs tamahagane in these new images hasn't been answered. Perhaps, to continue this conversation this subject might be moved to a new topic in this forum? Regards 1 1 1 Quote
David Flynn Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. You seem to be fixated on it not being traditional. 4 1 Quote
Franco D Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 1 hour ago, David Flynn said: Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. Citations welcome? Please describe this jigane/jitetsu? Regards 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 The burden of proof rests with the accuser.... 1 1 Quote
Franco D Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 50 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said: The burden of proof rests with the accuser.... It isn't difficult to see that this isn't going to go anywhere constructive. Done here! Enjoy! Regards 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 29 Report Posted March 29 12 hours ago, David Flynn said: Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. You seem to be fixated on it not being traditional. Bingo! Slough: 2 Million Yen smith "High to Superior-Grade Gendaito" 3 4 1 Quote
Ed Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 Yoshimune was an excellent smith and rated at 2 million Yen. He only made High to Superior Grade Gendaito. As with many swords from the Shinshinto period forward, the hada is a tight ko-itame or muji. Neil's sword is pictured on page 199 of Slough's. It is the one on the right with the Hachiman Daibosatsu inscription. The one on the left next to it is excellent as well. 1 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted May 1 Report Posted May 1 Early Kai Gunto with blade by Echizen Daijo Kunisada, son of Mizuta Kunishige (perhaps Oyogo Kunishige school from the Nakagojiri). There are small pins securing the Kabutogane and Ishikuze, which to my knowledge is rather unusual. 10 6 2 Quote
Bryce Posted May 16 Report Posted May 16 G'day Guys, I was recently tempted by this nice gunto. The type 94 koshirae has a sakura, chuso release button and mon on the menuki. The blade is mumei, shinshinto and attributed by the NTHK to Chounsai Tsunatoshi. The blade is a little unusual in that the nagasa is only 63.6cm, but it is very stout at the machi and tapers down to normal dimensions at the yokote. Cheers, Bryce 7 1 1 Quote
David Flynn Posted May 16 Report Posted May 16 Which Gen? 2nd Gen not worth as much as Ist Gen. Quote
Bryce Posted May 16 Report Posted May 16 G'day David, The NTHK attribute it to the first generation. The sword was captured in New Guinea by an Australian army officer. There is a video of him online describing his encounter with the sword's former owner in the "Australians at war film archive". The Japanese officer (apparently a Major) was attempting to infiltrate an Australian position at night. Cheers, Bryce 3 2 Quote
Volker62 Posted June 13 Report Posted June 13 beautiful mint Yasukuni shrine Tachi by Abe Shigeo Yasushige with rare aluminium saya dated 1943 2 5 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 13 Report Posted June 13 Nice to see an aluminum saya with intact paint! 1 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 Here is something I happily just picked up. A Kyu Gunto with ray skin saya. It also has the 3-5-3 paulownia which can either indicate a government position or a family mon. Any other information would be appreciated. Enjoy. 7 2 3 Quote
Volker62 Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 looks very interesting can we get some pics of the whole blade? 1 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 Here are some quick ones I took, as well as some from the auction. 1 1 1 Quote
DTM72 Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 @Ontario_Archaeology Matt, I don't have my reference books near me at the moment, but I believe this to be Imperial household. The kiku shape on the push mekugi, and on the end of the handle, as well as the fully decorated backstrap and the 3-5-3 little bush. <-- sorry, I forget what they are called. I'll look all the details up later. Very nice find! 1 1 Quote
Ontario_Archaeology Posted August 1 Report Posted August 1 3 minutes ago, DTM72 said: @Ontario_Archaeology Matt, I don't have my reference books near me at the moment, but I believe this to be Imperial household. The kiku shape on the push mekugi, and on the end of the handle, as well as the fully decorated backstrap and the 3-5-3 little bush. <-- sorry, I forget what they are called. I'll look all the details up later. Very nice find! Thanks Dan! I do have an imperial household Kyu gunto that has 7 silver chrysanthemum mons throughout the tsuka This one is much different from that. 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 Wow, never seen anything like it. Thought maybe Plimpton would have it, but I don't see it there. In the back of Dawson, he has several highly customized swords of all kinds (not yours, unfortunately). I suspect your is, too. He states the 3-5-3 is found on Sonin-level Court and Diplomatic swords. 1 1 Quote
Michael 67 Posted August 25 Report Posted August 25 Today I would like to introduce you to my Kurihara Akihide Subudai from 1945 I love the Hada 11 13 Quote
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