Trevor Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 Hello from down under. Have just bought this officers katana for my teenage juijitsu loving son. Would like your opinions on what I have here.(Paid 1800 australian) Wife thinks I'm an idiot. Hoping for some kind words. Regards Trev 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 25, 2019 Report Posted February 25, 2019 The mei is Hizen (no) Kuni Tadayoshi. There were several generations of the mainline who signed this way, but also many gimei. Looks like a nice shingunto regardless of the mei itself, very nice gift for your son. 3 Quote
Bazza Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 G'day Trev, You're far from an idiot mate. Good representative sword at a good price point. You can buy them cheaper (with problems), and you can buy them for a few thousand more (but otherwise not looking a whole lot different than yours). Your son should be mightily pleased. If you're new to Nihonto Message Board please read the FAQ http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/faq.html and especially the first topic on care and maintenance. Do not be tempted to "clean up" your new sword in any way at all. Feel free to PM me if I can be of any help. I live in Melbourne. Best regards, Barry Thomas aka BaZZa. 4 Quote
Greg F Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Gday Trevor, Always great to see another fellow Aussie on board, welcome. I cant think of a better gift from a Father than a Japanese sword. When I was a kid doing martial arts my Dad got me a repro katana and wakizashi on a stand and I was over the moon with it. I just hope your son takes better care of his than I did with mine especially as yours is the real deal. Your son may want to join up here to as he cant find out proper care and learn more about bis new treasure. Greg Ps. Haha just saw good old Bazza beat me to the punch. Quote
Trevor Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 B'day boys, He only got you by 3mins bloke! My boy is 17 with 10yrs jujitsu under his belt,so is pretty straight... All advice will be followed. And thanks for the warm welcome. Rgds Trev 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Looks like a decent sword at s fair price. Follow the words of wisdom from the other guys on caring fir it. The handle wrap looks a little damaged and fragile, so be careful with it to keep intact and original. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Please stress to him he shouldn't swing it around, the Tsuka is probably not safe anymore. Otherwise, fantastic gift. Quote
Trevor Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 It will only be used in very mellow ceremonial situations,but your concern is appreciated. Rgds Trev Quote
Geraint Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Dear Trevor. Just to add that the blade is an older sword, not from WWII so from your son's point of view possibly even more interesting. Also the pierced tsuba adds to this as they are rather more unusual than the standard type. Just gets better and better doesn't it? All the best 1 Quote
Trevor Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Posted February 26, 2019 Cheers for that Geraint, Yes I'm very happy with the kind words from you all. To think I only meet the seller to buy two rusty alfa Romeos. Did some research and made what I felt was an honest offer. He told us this sword was surrendered in Rabaul(New guinea) Rgds Trev 2 Quote
zook Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 Very neat pick-up! ... I need a dad like that! Quote
Dave R Posted February 27, 2019 Report Posted February 27, 2019 It will only be used in very mellow ceremonial situations,but your concern is appreciated. Rgds Trev If it is being handled or wielded I would suggest protecting the Ito (wrap) with a wound bandage over the hilt, as was commonly done all through Japanese history. The original Ito here is looking a little fragile, and once it starts to go it can disintegrate quite rapidly. 1 Quote
Trevor Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks for that idea, if it's traditional as you say, Will do. An ounce of protection... Rgds Trev Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted February 27, 2019 Report Posted February 27, 2019 The handle can be professionally rewrapped for a few hundred dollars if it completely disintegrates. Quote
Mister Gunto Posted February 28, 2019 Report Posted February 28, 2019 Trev, Very nice piece and a decent price. That early war-period pierced tsuba is quite a nice example. It's really something you and your son will want to keep in the family. As mentioned above, please empahsize to your son to keep a light coat of oil on the blade to prevent rusting. (Choji oil is traditional, but any good gun oil will work fine) . And make sure he's not tempted to test the blade on a tree branch or a 2x4. It was designed to cut soft things (like people!) Abusing it like that will ruin the edge very quickly. I found that out the hard way, with an old bayonet, when I was younger....DOH! Quote
Trevor Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks Mr Gunto, He is a very sensible person and as he has just started work (for just a year,before university) Will be paying back the money,so that will help... I must say that a month ago I knew nothing of these weapons. But think I may be falling under their spell. The more I learn the more I want to know. They are truly magical objects. Rgds Trev 4 Quote
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