Tom Darling Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 After seeing Jussi great Tachi, it "resonated with me" wondering how many Koto Nihonto Treasures have been found in the last 20 years in U.S. A list of makers would be desirable to our precious hobby. If you have known of any, lets put it on the list. I know of one sword that is not on any list, The Kusangi-no-tsurugi. Only pertaining to koto blades. "the ball is in your court". Thank you very much. Tom D. 1 Quote
Surfson Posted March 31, 2019 Report Posted March 31, 2019 I guess Koto Nihonto Treasures eliminates any swords that most of us may have found. Are you talking about national treasures? I'm not aware of any in the last 20 years. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 The only one I'm aware of found in the US was the sword Dr Compton donated. Quote
Surfson Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 Me too, but that was more than 20 years ago. 1 Quote
Bazza Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 The book/booklet MEITO IN NORTH AMERICA had an important find in a signed and dated Koto sword. I've lent my copy but I particularly renumber this in the early 2000s. It was described as the (then) "find of the century". BaZZa. Quote
Surfson Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 If we are just considering outstanding swords (but not necessarily known and famous before the war), then there would be lots to talk about. On another thread right now, there is what appears to be a Ko Bizen Ichimonji blade that just came out of the woodwork. There have been a couple Norishige swords that turned up too. 1 Quote
Tom Darling Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 Hi Bazza, yes, that would be a start to illuminate the maker and period of the "find of the century". No they don't have to be Kohukos, Fred W. Akihiro would be one. Jussi tachi would qualify. ,Dr. Compton's Kunimune, I refer, to of course, to extraordinary (treasures) Koto Nihontos. "Great Finds", Most likely, up to the Namboku period. Yes, Ichimonji, and Norishige, would be news, Thank you Robert. Tom D. Quote
Apercus Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 My first sword is no Japanese national treasure but it was for me. I paid $10 for it sight unseen and sent it off for polish and papers six years later. It came back with juyo papers and an attribution to the Ichimonji school (mid Kamakura). I still enjoy it 20+ years later. Shannon Hogg 12 Quote
Tom Darling Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 Hi Shannon, Congratulations, that's the way to buy them back then. If you care to post a pic, I am sure we would love to see it. Also, what is the nagasa. Regards, Tom D. Quote
Apercus Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 The Nagasaki was approximately 29” or 73 cm. The sori is 2.4 cm. The hamon is choji midare with onti utsuri. The nakago is ubu. It most closely resembles the work of Moriiye of the Hatakeda school and Kajihara gave an attribution to him at a Shinsa a long time ago. The NBTHK juyo papers just stated Ichimonji. I don’t have any photos with me but I’ll post some tonight if you like. I plan on having professional photos made and post them to this site as a reference to anyone interested. If there is another place where photos could be posted for study or reference I think it would be useful. 2 Quote
Apercus Posted April 1, 2019 Report Posted April 1, 2019 I have to change my profile and add my name. I keep forgetting. Shannon Hogg Quote
Tom Darling Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Posted April 2, 2019 Hi Shannon, Excellent idea, I was thinking > along the same lines, adding for reference( pic) important swords, would be very educational to our hobby. Tom D. Quote
Apercus Posted April 2, 2019 Report Posted April 2, 2019 I’m still figuring out how to link images. When I get back to my laptop tonight I’ll work on it and take some better images of the Ichimonji. I’m at work and only have the cellphone. Shannon Hogg 2 Quote
Blazeaglory Posted April 2, 2019 Report Posted April 2, 2019 My first sword is no Japanese national treasure but it was for me. I paid $10 for it sight unseen and sent it off for polish and papers six years later. It came back with juyo papers and an attribution to the Ichimonji school (mid Kamakura). I still enjoy it 20+ years later. Shannon Hogg Was it mumei? Would you happen to have any pics? I love Ichimonji! EDIT: Just read your last post, looking forward to pics! Quote
Surfson Posted April 3, 2019 Report Posted April 3, 2019 Shannon, after you write the text in a post, go to "More Reply Options" in the lower right of the text box and click it. You can then find the photos on your computer to post. Quote
Mark Posted April 3, 2019 Report Posted April 3, 2019 I remember Shannon's sword, you could see the utsuri from across the room. 1 Quote
Tom Darling Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Posted May 5, 2019 Shannon, We would love to see your Ichimonji. Thank you. Tom D. 1 Quote
Jamie Posted May 6, 2019 Report Posted May 6, 2019 I personally think the Akihiro was a very important find. It’s one of the finest examples of hitatsura I’ve seen in hand. It’s such a nice sword!! Quote
Death-Ace Posted May 6, 2019 Report Posted May 6, 2019 I could have sworn a kokuho tanto was found recently on a veteran's mantle? Quote
Apercus Posted May 7, 2019 Report Posted May 7, 2019 I will work on getting photos posted this weekend. I am also arranging to have professional photos made of the tachi and will make them available when they are ready. 2 Quote
Apercus Posted May 13, 2019 Report Posted May 13, 2019 https://imgur.com/aqEl8X https://imgur.com/iKWsRMy https://imgur.com/E8kGp5V I’m not sure I did this correctly. Let me know if the image links work. The photos I took unfortunately don’t show much of the detail. I will work with a better camera than my cell phone and try again Shannon Hogg Quote
Apercus Posted May 13, 2019 Report Posted May 13, 2019 There is kawazuko choji and tobiyaki in the hamon. The tachi closely fits the description Albert Yamanaka gave for the work of Moriie and I did get a shinsa attribution to Moriie from Kajihara years ago. The NBTHK shinsa was simply to the Ichimonji School but I’m very happy with that. I will work at getting better photos and I will be getting professional photo word done in the future. Shannon Hogg Quote
Apercus Posted May 13, 2019 Report Posted May 13, 2019 First image was incorrect. Try this one. https://imgur.com/aqE1c8X Shannon Hogg Quote
Apercus Posted May 13, 2019 Report Posted May 13, 2019 https://imgur.com/aqEIc8X Maybe I have it right this time Shannon Hogg Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted May 14, 2019 Report Posted May 14, 2019 Some of them work, again easier if you create an album on imgur, upload all the pictures to it then link the entire album. Quote
Tom Darling Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Posted May 14, 2019 Hi Shannon, Inside house would be better, daylight is bright. Thank you. Tom D. Quote
brannow Posted May 15, 2019 Report Posted May 15, 2019 Shannon good to see you on the msg board! Sorry I never got to see it after it was polished! Looks super! Quote
16k Posted May 15, 2019 Report Posted May 15, 2019 Looks like a really beautiful sword. Eager to see more. Why don’t you just upload them from your computer directly to the board. That’s easier to do. Quote
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