Restored tanto back home...Comments

[dhusker]

My tanto is finished thanks to Randy Black. Please make any comments to help me evaluate it....I know the mei is probably gimei, but maybe not.

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

About the signature, i think you must not dream, the nakago is far from looking like those of Muramasa (shodai, nidai, sandai).

[dhusker]

Hi,

 

About the signature, i think you must not dream, the nakago is far from looking like those of Muramasa (shodai, nidai, sandai).

You are right of course, but at my age all I can do is hope and dream :lol: :lol:

All the wishing aside, this is my favorite blade, however, I only own 3.

[IanB]

Dan, Your tanto looks delightful - congatulations. I am pleased to see that you have not had the gimei removed. It is part of the blade's history and should be preserved.

Ian Bottomley

[dhusker]

Thank you for the reply. Is it possible to determine with any certainty who the maker might have been? Can a blade with a gimei be submitted to shinsa? Thanks

[Guido]

Can a blade with a gimei be submitted to shinsa?

Submitted, yes, but it will fail because of it. The NBTHK will just fail it, the NTHK will pink-slip it, but they may give you an indication about its maker. In any case not worth the money.

[dhusker]

Thanks. My health willing, I will attend the Chicago show this spring. Do you think it is possible to have experts make an educated guess as to the maker?

Thanks again.

[Guido]

Define "experts" . Yes, I think with blade in hand some of the attendees will be able to give you a quite educated guess.

[sencho]

Define "experts" .

 

Well an "Ex" is a 'has been', and a "Spurt" is a 'drip under pressure'...!!

 

:lol: cheers!