Opinions On Copper Tsuba

[Blazeaglory]

Hello all.

 

I wanted to run this by everyone and get some opinions.

 

Appears legit? Looks to be Ko-Kinko(or not haha)? Or possible modern replica?

 

Also, I know forged vs. cast and the associated terms but what to look for when identifying "cast marks" or similar? To me, casting always looks too perfect in form but yet not appealing in detail or quality (mostly anyways)

 

Have at it! Thanks

[Steves87]

I have seen this for sale, I cant be 100% sure, but there seems to be casting marks in the nakago?

[Blazeaglory]

I have seen this for sale, I cant be 100% sure, but there seems to be casting marks in the nakago?

I noticed that as well. I think it's that edge which kinda protrudes a bit on the bottom/underside on the right? As if it should have been filed or something after casting to blend in?

 

Is that what we're looking at? If it is, does that mean modern (possibly Chinese) recreation? Or possibly just late Edo or newer?

 

Well, thanks for the info. I like this one but the "somewhat too good" state of condition, makes me hesitant to purchase.

[Steves87]

out of curiosity, are you bidding on the Heianjo Tsuba the same seller is auctioning?

[Blazeaglory]

out of curiosity, are you bidding on the Heianjo Tsuba the same seller is auctioning?

 No. I know which one you're talking about tho.

 

Im more interested in closed, flat, "forged look" design

[Steves87]

There is another copper one for sale at the moment which is very very similar to the one you posted above. It is better imo, but again, may be cast.

I can probably find it again if you are interested in seeing it.

[Blazeaglory]

There is another copper one for sale at the moment which is very very similar to the one you posted above. It is better imo, but again, may be cast.

I can probably find it again if you are interested in seeing it.

Thanks but I think I found it. It looks almost exactly the same but with a kozuka/kogatana hole right?

 

Price it $79 plus shipping I think. But at this point I dont know if this is a modern reproduction or a late Edo. I have a Ko-Kinko Tsuba from Muromachi that resembles this one, so I think if its late Edo, they were trying to copy the style maybe?

 

Seems too perfect or something tho. Cant put my finger on it.

 

Really what Im looking for atm is a pair of nice Wakizashi sized Menuki. Something very nice with a strong vibe. 

[Curran]

Not knowing which auction and where--

 

I advise you to check size. I've seen these copper stamped many times over the years. I owned one.

They tend to be small, possibly for a boy's sword or something of that ilk.

[Brian]

Agree, all those I have seen have been Boy's Sword size too.

[Marius]

The seller is a member here. Look for Krystian.