vfox Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Hello, I am looking for the term used to describe the leathery texture on this hitatsura tanto. It occurs in streaks and patches separate from the hamon. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jay Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Jay,it could be ARA NIE, but probably more good photos are needed.The SHINOGI ZUKURI shape is more common in longer blades, not so much in TANTO. How long is this blade? Quote
vfox Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Posted January 27, 2018 Thank you Jean. The nagasa measures 19cm. The total length is 30cm. It's a pretty beat up blade. Seems to have been badly rusted once, hence the deep pits. I have added a few more pictures, hopefully these will be slightly clearer. My apologies for the quality as I do not have proper photo taking equipment. Jay Quote
Brian Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Refer to past comments about shinogi zukuri tanto.Always beware. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Could be made from the tip of a broken sword. Quote
vfox Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 Agreed. Judging from the patina on the tang and the positions of the mekugi ana, this was shortened at least twice. Once long ago and another time more recently. Quote
vajo Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Looks like someone has lacquered it against rust and the most is gone away? Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 The appearance is caused by large, rough, clumping nie throughout the ji. Quote
paulb Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Looking at the overall condition I wonder if these large clumps of "nie" are in fact caused by fire damage. Remembering how nie is formed, if this blade was cooked for a long while and then cooled these large very ugly clumps of martensite could form. This might also explain the lack of a distinct hamon. I don't believe any self respecting smith would be happy producing a surface finish like this. Sorry. 1 Quote
nagamaki - Franco Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 Hello, A dry scaly look is a definite cause for concern. Yamanaka's Newsletters revised offers considerable descriptions of what to watch out for. Quote
vfox Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Posted January 29, 2018 Fire damage, rust, shortening... Sure looks like this piece has been through a lot. Guess it can be used as a pocket knife now Quote
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