Which Bizen Osafune Norimitsu (1473) ?

[TheGermanBastard]

Since I am lacking the needed Oshiagata, I am seeking advice on which Bizen Osafune Normitsu this 1473 dated blade wants to be - and if it is possibly a good match for that smith. Thank you for your oppinions

[Ray Singer]

Bunmei 4 would be 1472. The blade is katakiriba?

 

I will look for an oshigata from that same time period, but it would be surprised if this mei is not authentic for one of the Bizen Norimitsu. I believe that is the later part of "Kansho" Norimitsu's working time period 

[TheGermanBastard]

  On 10/14/2021 at 12:50 PM, Ray Singer said:

Bunmei 4 would be 1472. The blade is katakiriba? 

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Yes you are of course right Ray. Typo.

 

Yes it is Katakiriba which is not a common trait.

[TheGermanBastard]

  On 10/14/2021 at 12:50 PM, Ray Singer said:

I will look for an oshigata from that same time period, but it would be surprised if this mei is not authentic for one of the Bizen Norimitsu. I believe that is the later part of "Kansho" Norimitsu's working time period 

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Thank you Ray.

 

Unfortunately the Nakago is in poor condition. The blade has seen some polishes, too but should probably polish up well. It was mainly the mounts and the shape that attracted me.

[Franco]

  On 10/14/2021 at 3:50 PM, NihontoCollector said:

The blade has seen some polishes, too but should probably polish up well.

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Based on the discussion so far, it would be most wise to choose an excellent polisher that is not only capable of excellent foundation work, but more importantly not rendering a mediocre final result, or worse, like screwing up. Not all polishers are equal and the responsibility falls back on the sword's owner to see that a correct polisher is selected. 

[TheGermanBastard]

  On 10/14/2021 at 4:28 PM, Franco D said:

 

Based on the discussion so far, it would be most wise to choose an excellent polisher that is not only capable of excellent foundation work, but more importantly not rendering a mediocre final result, or worse, like screwing up. Not all polishers are equal and the responsibility falls back on the sword's owner to see that a correct polisher is selected. 

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That is offtopic and not part of this discussion. Before aynthing is sent for polishing it first needs to be determined if it is worth teh effort. Gimei or Mumei Muromachi hardly is

[Franco]

  On 10/14/2021 at 4:57 PM, NihontoCollector said:

 

That is offtopic and not part of this discussion. Before aynthing is sent for polishing it first needs to be determined if it is worth teh effort. Gimei or Mumei Muromachi hardly is

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Gee Luis, why doesn't any of your reply come as a surprise. 

[TheGermanBastard]

I will no longer reply to your posts. Thanks anybody else who has something to add to the signature

[IanB]

I too have just acquired a blade signed by Bizen Osafune Norimitsu dated to 1468. When I have had time to study it properly I will publish images and details. What is immediately evident  is that it is a short, heavy blade with prominent bo utsuri and suguba hamon.

Ian Bottomley

[TheGermanBastard]

Hello Ian,

 

I look forward to seeing you blade. Maybe you can find some Oshigata to compare to