Tsunahiro - new article by Nihonto Museum

[Rivkin]

Dmitry posted a detailed and well researched (as expected I guess) lineage of Tsunahiro-Masahiro 

 

http://www.nihonto-museum.com/blog/soshu-tsunahiro

 

Unfortunately over the years I let go of a few more Tsunahiro then I should have, as it seems they now do not stay in stores for any prolonged time.

Here are couple of images of an example attributed to one of the generations.

 

[Bugyotsuji]

This is interesting, thank you.

 

I have a wakizashi attributed by NBTHK to Sue So-Shu Hirotsugu, about which I knew very little. This paragraph alone adds 50% more light. 

According to another records, Tsunahiro (1st generation) was an adopted son of Sōshū Hirotsugu (廣次) 4th generation. Hirotsugu (4th generation) was active around Tenbun era (天文, 1532-1555) and lived in Suruga province. Historically, there have been relationships between Shimada and Hirotsugu since the Hirotsugu 2nd generation, who lived in Shimada, according to records in old books. 

[Ken-Hawaii]

I like the way Dmitry writes, Kirill. Clear & concise, with easy offshoots to follow.

[Brian]

Dmitry's site is a MUST follow. He has just added more Soshu info. This is the closest you can study high end swords without having them in hand. I really can't praise him enough.

Kiril (Btw, you are not excluded from the sign your posts rule ) that is a stunning example. Something about even the sugata is pure art.

[Surfson]

Kirill, did you take that photograph?  Whether yes or no, your work is fabulous.  I wonder if Shimada will also see a surge in popularity with this trend?