Shin Shinto sword comments

[Caracal]

Hello All,

 

 

This katana is made by Izumi Dai jo Masamitsu Edo period. He was a Shin Shinto blacksmith from Aki today Hiroshima province (correct me if I am wrong)

 

I want comments about the blacksmith and the sword. Was he a famous blacksmith or a moderate blacksmith

 

What can one appreciate the value of this sword (on the pictures only). Old polishing but in good condition.

 

Grateful for any answers.

// Robert

 

 

 

[vajo]

The pictures are small robert but it looks like a nice sword.

[Geraint]

Dear Robert.

 

As Chris points out it is very difficult to say anything about the sword from these images.  It appears to be a nice Shinshinto sword in koshirae, it seems ubu, signed and dated.  The smith is not famous as far as I can see but the work looks good from what you have sent us.  Is this a sword you are thinking of buying?

 

Happy Christmas.

 

 

[Caracal]

Hello 

It is on auction for 2300 usd with old NBTHK  paper kicho...

 

// Robert

[Geraint]

Well, that seems very reasonable to me but if it is an auction I would expect it to go for more than that.  Let us know how this works out.

 

All the best.

[Ooitame]

Hmm... nakago doesn't look right. Also see active rust spots on the blade; could be the picture or just my old eyes . As said before better pictures would help. 

[BIG]

Hi Robert, hope this will help..

 

https://to-ken.uk/onewebmedia/Reg Masamitsu.pdf

 

Best

[16k]

I personally like what I’m seeing here. Looks like a nice sword.

[Jacques D.]

Rated chu saku so an average craftman.

[Caracal]

Thanks for all the information about the sword.

 

I have one more question. To this sword comes a certificate for Koshirae or saya, can anyone look at what is written regarding the certificate. How should I read the certificate?

 

There is a separate certificate for Tsuba

 

// Robert