MichaelZWilliamson Posted July 24, 2021 Report Posted July 24, 2021 BTW, he was a retired USAF navigator who spent time in Okinawa during and after Vietnam. I gather some of his Japanese artifacts were acquired then. This sword almost appears to have two hamon. The butt end of the tang appears to have additional metal scarf welded onto it. 1 Quote
mywei Posted July 24, 2021 Report Posted July 24, 2021 Ichi - Hizen kuni Dewa (no) Kami [Yukihiro] 一肥前国出羽守[行広] Personally a fan of this side branch of the Hizen line 1 Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted July 24, 2021 Author Report Posted July 24, 2021 Forged when? And is the mei correct? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted July 24, 2021 Report Posted July 24, 2021 Michael, could we get a good, clear shot of the habaki on that? It's a bit unique and I'd like to post it on the Habaki Thread. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted July 24, 2021 Author Report Posted July 24, 2021 I'll try to get one tomorrow. It appears to be silver layered over copper. Quote
mywei Posted July 24, 2021 Report Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 4:24 AM, MichaelZWilliamson said: Forged when? And is the mei correct? Expand ~17th century, Shinto Need close up of mei and pictures of rest of blade for us to give opinion on legit or not Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted July 24, 2021 Report Posted July 24, 2021 Two papered Mei, not finding any with the Mei placement like this one. 1: https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-ichi-hizen-kuni-dewa-kami-yukihiro-first-generation/ 2: https://yuhindo.com/hizen-yukihiro-4/ Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Posted August 13, 2021 I'm back from a lengthy trip. Sorry for the delay. Here's more pictures. I can't get a good image of the hamon. I understand how to do it. I've had 100% failure on getting any image that shows anything. I'm sorry. There is no combination of light source and skill here that will yield one. Two members here have called dibs on this one. Mor information is appreciated. I see additional material scarf welded to the tang behind the mei. 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 14, 2021 Report Posted August 14, 2021 Thanks for the added pics Michael. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Posted August 14, 2021 I've got a bare incandescent bulb I'm going to try to use to illuminate hamon 1 Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Posted August 14, 2021 Did the best I could for the hamon, and it does appear to have a second one from retemper. 1 Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Posted August 14, 2021 Here's the next one 1 Quote
Kolekt-To Posted August 19, 2021 Report Posted August 19, 2021 Price range on this Navy baby? We've got to know. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Posted August 19, 2021 PM sent, Kolekt-To Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Posted August 20, 2021 Down to the last few. 2 Quote
mywei Posted August 20, 2021 Report Posted August 20, 2021 signed noshu ju Kawai Kaneyoshi fyi 河合兼義 1 Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Posted August 20, 2021 I think I've seen another of his blades a few years ago. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Posted August 20, 2021 Most have been spoken for. I have an offer on this one and the next. Then the last three are ones I'm considering keeping, if I can get help with a fair value to offer the estate for them. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 21, 2021 Report Posted August 21, 2021 You have a star stamped gendaito in nice fittings. I admit I have not been in the market much lately, but it’s worth at least $2400 USD. Someone else more current might update that figure for you. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 21, 2021 Report Posted August 21, 2021 Are there any small stamps on the back of the nakago or elsewhere? Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Posted August 21, 2021 The Naval sword several people are interested in. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 12:30 AM, Bruce Pennington said: Are there any small stamps on the back of the nakago or elsewhere? Expand Not that I saw Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Posted August 22, 2021 I was considering keeping this one, but there are three I like better. So this one goes, too. It appears the blade was shortened, as many of these were, but I don't know what from. 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 22, 2021 Report Posted August 22, 2021 Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, what a beauty! If I didn't already have my kyu quota filled I'd be all over that one. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Posted August 22, 2021 I have one that my wife will take as I acquire the next. Quote
MichaelZWilliamson Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Posted August 23, 2021 This one I want to keep. I need a good idea of what to offer the estate for it. Sorry this one isn't in great focus 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted August 23, 2021 Report Posted August 23, 2021 Pretty nice company grade example with Mon & old blade (looks Shinto to me) that has been shortened in decent condition. Anywhere from $1500-2000 would be fair. Quote
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