Need Some Advice

[EdWolf]

Hi to all,

I have bought a tsuba with a three-day evaluation period. So I need some advice.

It’s a heavy iron tsuba. I like the basic style of it (shoami ?).

Dimensions: 7 cm diameter, the Mimi (rim) is 9 mm thick, the Hira is 4 mm thick. The asking price is 75 Euro.

I have tried to take some nice pictures but the weather is very bad. Hope the quality of the pictures is good enough.

What do you guys think of this tsuba? Is it a keeper or should I return it?

Best regards,

Ed

[Marius]

Is it a keeper? It depends on what you like. Forget about an attribution - Shoami is a grab bag and this tsuba is a pretty generic "katchushi" style often produced in the Edo period. Patina looks thin and (in your pics) strangely black. But the rim is nice and the tsuba has some presence.

 

If you like the style, go for it - the price is low, the tsuba is good for mounting on a heavy wakizashi or for collecting.

[EdWolf]

Hi Marius,

Thanks for your opinion. It’s highly appreciated!

The color of the tsuba is not black, only in the pictures, like you already mentioned. I like the basic style and the heavy weight.

Best regards,

Ed

[Marius]

I like it too. Keep it, it is nice and inexpensive, and you will be able to sell it without loss.

[EdWolf]

Marius,

 

Thanks again for your advice!

 

Best regards,

Ed

[Japan2112]

I like the iron and the rim is really pleasing. It takes work to make that sukidashi mimi.

The tsuba has an Edo Period feeling with some wabi sabi aesthetic.

The price is right.

[EdWolf]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your opinion!

I agree with you, beautiful made rim. I am very happy with the Tsuba.

Regards, Ed