seeking a set

Lawrencevanrijn · May 22, 2008

First of all Kudo's to Richard Turner. That magnificent article on fake katana's was such an eye-opener.

Now, i know that fakes are abundant, and so far my (with limited knowledge) method was:

1. only look on .jp sites.

2. Treat anything under $3000 as a joke.

I know, it isn't a perfect system, but it was, until i became a member here, all i had.

Now the question i have, is that i am intersted in saving up for a decent set.

Tanto, Wahizashi and Katana.

Is this a weird idea?

I have never seen a set. (or even for sale as single items, but matching).

Cheers,

Lawrence

Brian · May 22, 2008

Lawrence,

Tachi were usually paired with a tanto, or katana with wakizashi. I am sure there are matching sets of all 3 out there somewhere, but they would be unusual, and extremely rare/expensive.

I haven't seen one myself.

Brian

Guido · May 22, 2008

I haven't seen one myself.

Neither have I, FWIW, but I don't think they were ever made. Matching Tachi and TantÃ´ is rare enough, matching Katana and Wakizashi or TantÃ´ are plentyful, but who would want to walk around with three blades?

Brian · May 22, 2008

Yep..that's what I suspected. I would think that if it was done, then probably by a modern collector making up a (what would you call it anyways? :?) set for himself...or if there were any earlier, then probably by a wealthy merchant who didn't carry them, but just wanted to own them. That's a big if of course.

Either way, I don't think it is too realistic, and the OP should be looking for a daisho to remain historically correct.

Brian

Mark · May 22, 2008

A person i knew swore he had a dozen sets of 3 matching swords he called Trisho...... strangely enough when i visited his home and asked to see them they were all out at the cleaners so i did not get to see this impressive collection. true story.

Guido · May 22, 2008

(what would you call it anyways? :?)

I think the word you're looking for is "novelty item" - like the set in the attachment from Gungfu Martial Arts (I'm not making the name up!) which can be your's for just $ 39.95!

Jean · May 22, 2008

Guido wrote

but who would want to walk around with three blades?

Someone very scared or taking himself for a man-at-war

Stephen · May 22, 2008

Tanto, Wahizashi and Katana.

Is this a weird idea?

Larry to answer your question No!

not all of us can afford a a lot of swords and to have a good sword of each size is a good collection in my book. Take your time (years) and I think a good range would be daito Koto...shoto Shinto...Tanto Shinshinto.

and all the above post is right, only fantasy stuff comes in sets of three.

Brian · May 22, 2008

only fantasy stuff comes in sets of three.

I agree. Many of us have that same fantasy of a threesome.

Brian

Jean · May 22, 2008

Brian wrote

"I agree. Many of us have that same fantasy of a threesome. "

IMHO, a foursome is better.

2 daisho of course

Bungo · May 22, 2008

since the moderator himself is guilty of

I might as well suggest a Roman orgy , best thing that ever came out of Rome besides the pasta ( which i heard they copied from the Chinese ) and Lena Lolobrigida ( spelling ? old timers will know who i am referring to ).

milt

Stephen · May 22, 2008

Gena GGGGeeeena mama mia!!!

Brian · May 22, 2008

Ok..I know I am guilty of starting it (Milt...puns and subtlety work wonders, you should try it! ) but let's try and steer this one back on track now. Not sure if any more can be said about dai-sho-sho though. :lol:

Brian

Bungo · May 22, 2008

Actually, the threesome may not be a impossibility , I am referring both the " social " ( :D ) AND the " martial " aspect.

The samurai may have the " trisho " but didn't have to wear them all at one time......... just like he can have fun with the #1 and then command the maid to join in.......... or just the maid when the #1 is " indisposed " or vice versa.

milt

Rich S · May 22, 2008

Actually I did see a "trisho" (swords, not the other type - I can

only dream :-) at the mall a while back.

Of course they had plastic "gold" fittings and aluminum blades. :-)

Keep looking they're out there :-)

Rich S

Rickisan · May 22, 2008

Keep in mind we have a new lady in the forum...

We wouldnt want to set a bad example

Rick

Lawrencevanrijn · May 23, 2008

Well,

I wouldn't consider walking with three blades, it is more the idea to have the two swords, and to have additional a tanto that is identical in looks to the other two, even though i probalby would only use the tanto separate from when i use the Katana and Wakazashi.

And that doesn't happen that ofte anyways. Just the idea to have the three the same way.

As for the actual swords, i was more yielding towards the idea of having new swords forged (and also a tanto) from a modern Japanese swordmaster, when i have enough Cash accumulated. Hence the thought arose.

And bumping into this place seemd like the perfect place to post the question.

Cheers,

Lawrence