Ed Posted February 17, 2019 Report Posted February 17, 2019 The Jumyo Ha was located in Mino Province, predominantly in the town of Shimizu. This kaji dates back to the Shoo era c. 1288, known as ko-seki . The founder or shodai was called Saemonojo and his original kuni is said to have been Yamato Tegai. With such a long lineage, there were numerous smiths who used the name "Jumyo", many being indistinguishable from one another and being papered simply as Jumyo. This kaji or school, relocated to Nagoya in the early part of the Edo period, working for the Owari Tokagawa. This particular Katana has been attributed to, "Shinto Jumyo" per the NBTHK. Shinto Jumyo refers to an individual smith known as, "Mino no Kami Jumyo". Mino no Kami Jumyo worked c. 1661. His works were rated Chujosaku. This Katana is mumei, and suriage. The superbly forged Hada is a flawless Itame with Mokume mix. It clearly shows Chikei, Ji-nie, Shirake, etc. The gorgeous Hamon is Midare in Nioi with Ko-nie, Ashi, Yo, Nijuba , etc., etc. This sword has perfectly cut Bo-hi and So-hi which adds elegance and grace. This sword truly must be seen in hand, as it is ten times more beautiful than the photos could ever depict. NBTHK HOZON-TO SUGATA: SHINOGI ZUKURI MEI: MUMEI DATE: NONE NAGASA: 68.125cm (27.25") OVERALL: 87.81cm (35.125") MIHABA: 2.97cm KASANE: 0.625cm SORI: 1.875cm NAKAGO: O-SURIAGE MEKUGI ANA: THREE YASURIME: NONE MUNE: IORI HADA: ITAME MIXED WITH MOKUME HAMON: MIDARE KISSAKI: CHU BOSHI: KO-MARU HABAKI: ONE PIECE GOLD FOIL HORIMONO OMOTE: BO-HI, SO-HI HORIMONO URA: BO-HI, SO-HISOLD. Interested parties contact me via Yakiba.com@gmail.com 8 Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Nice one! As an aside, how Ed wrote this up and with excellent pictures, this is the way to sell a sword. 1 Quote
Jwrussell Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 A wonderful write up and beautiful sword. 1 Quote
StiffFingers Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 This is a wonderful looking blade. Also great write up and very informative Ed. Quote
16k Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Beautiful blade! Should sell easily! Quote
cisco-san Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 ...I wish to have the money... great blade!!!! Quote
16k Posted February 20, 2019 Report Posted February 20, 2019 Not surprising! Congrats to the buyer! Quote
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