TexasMatt Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Hello all, i recently bought some wakizashi koshirae that was kicho (green NBTHK papers) I was wanting to know is it worth it for me to send in to be repapered or is it ok . I didnt buy it for the papers but wanting to know what you guys thought. From an historical standpoint, are they collectable? Thanks again Quote
Grey Doffin Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Hi Matt, Unless the koshirae is something very special there is nothing to be gained from submitting for a new paper. Grey 2 Quote
Curran Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Agreed. Usually koshirae papers don't add much value unless Tokubetsu Hozon or some special insight on the, if a special type of koshirae. Quote
Geraint Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Dear Matt. So I guess we all want to see pictures. All the best. Quote
TexasMatt Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Posted October 31, 2021 Oh sorry about that guys, here are a few pictures. I cant read what it says and google translate was all over the place. Quote
Curran Posted November 1, 2021 Report Posted November 1, 2021 I wouldn't bother. A Hozon paper will catalog and describe the parts physically, but give you very little useful data that is new. While green papers are often frowned on or dismissed for verifying signatures on fittings, green papers that prove your koshirae was around 40+ years ago are actually good enough proof for me that it isn't a modern construct or replica. It is one of those rare instances where I think keeping the green papers actually makes sense and might be even slightly advantageous. All that mailing to Japan, agent fees, time, costs, etc... Lot of hassle for little gain on most koshirae. Grey's advice was spot on. 5 Quote
TexasMatt Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Posted November 1, 2021 Thanks alot Grey and Curran , everyone for the insight. Paper or not I like the koshirae. If anyone could translate it would be great. I was wondering if it mentioned the maker or the blade that was it? Quote
Steves87 Posted November 1, 2021 Report Posted November 1, 2021 The Tsuba has a Soten/Hikone style to it, from what I can see Quote
Curran Posted November 2, 2021 Report Posted November 2, 2021 Post a larger picture of the papers in the translation section and some of us will take a hack at it. There are others who read faster and more precisely than I do. Quote
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