SonoRgoi Posted May 30, 2021 Report Posted May 30, 2021 https://www.samuraishokai.jp/sword/19150.html I did not know about this site when I bought this. Can I get some opinions? 1 Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted May 30, 2021 Report Posted May 30, 2021 Suriage but else looks like a good sword. The fuchi and menuki look modern to me. Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted May 30, 2021 Report Posted May 30, 2021 Of course a ubu nakago has a higher value, so if its good or bad depends on the money you spend. I cannot see what you paid but im sure the condition influenced the price. From an artistic point you lost the start of hamon and maybe funbari but not much else. The impact on price and suriage is stronger from edo onwards, newer blades should have a better condition. Quote
Katsujinken Posted May 30, 2021 Report Posted May 30, 2021 You could’ve done a lot worse. It’s a bit short at 64 cm, but this was typical for the time. Quote
SonoRgoi Posted May 30, 2021 Author Report Posted May 30, 2021 I'll take that as a small win then. Quote
JH Lee Posted May 30, 2021 Report Posted May 30, 2021 BEAUTIFUL blade. I love absolutely everything about this, including the koshirae! Congratulations 👏 1 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted June 22, 2021 Report Posted June 22, 2021 As noted the handle and fittings are new but that takes nothing away from the sword - we should all be so lucky to have this as our starting point... -t 2 Quote
ckaiserca Posted June 24, 2021 Report Posted June 24, 2021 It is a beautiful sword. Suriage means that the sword has been shortened at some point in its history. The original Ha-machi (edge notch) would have been much closer to the chrysanthemum emblem (kiku-mon). Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted June 28, 2021 Report Posted June 28, 2021 John, you did well for your first blade, but it was luck, not knowledge, that got you a quality sword. Before you start looking for your next sword (& none of us buy just one), may I suggest that you spend a few dollars, & buy some books to study? Do a quick search, & you'll find lots of recommendations. This isn't a field of study that you can whiz through, but it's worth the effort to know as much as you can. Suriage means that the blade has been shortened from its original length, but that's very normal, & doesn't detract. The koshirae & tosogu (everything but the blade itself) have some effect on value, but the blade probably represents 90% of what's paid. The fact that it's papered (Hozon) adds a lot to its value. A lot of this doesn't mean much to you, yet. But, I consider your blade as a great candidate for you to perform your own kantei (evaluation), John, as it has lots of interesting features & qualities, & is in excellent shape (no rust or other crud to obscure things). I put together a kantei sheet (http://www.militaria.co.za/articles/Kantei_Sheet.pdf) that you may find useful to evaluate your sword. Have fun! 2 Quote
Jacques Posted June 28, 2021 Report Posted June 28, 2021 A decent sword made by a low ranked smith. Ken, Instead of always giving advice, if you started by applying it to yourself 2 1 Quote
SonoRgoi Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Posted July 2, 2021 Ken, what books should I be looking for? Quote
Franco Posted July 2, 2021 Report Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) The Japanese write that kantei is the foundation for nihonto appreciation. What is kantei? What does Sato sensei say is the 2nd step (that is too often skipped or sometimes completed overlooked) in kantei? Why is this sword Hozon? Why is this sword only Hozon? Swordsmith ratings? What is the history of nihonto? Books; Sato's, Yamanka's Newletter's revised, Markus Sesko's, The Craft of the Japanese Sword , ... , ... Some places to begin the journey ... enjoy! Edited July 2, 2021 by Franco D Quote
Jwrussell Posted July 2, 2021 Report Posted July 2, 2021 4 hours ago, SonoRgoi said: Ken, what books should I be looking for? Quote
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