swords opinion request 2

[sencho]

This is the tanto - first of the 3 swords

 

any opinions welcome.

 

Thanks in advance

[DTM72]

Looks to be from the late koto period, judging by the color and shape of the nakago. The way the blade width tapers down quickly after the hamachi makes it appear theat it has been to the polisher many times. If this is the case, the hamon will be very close to the edge, or possibly run off the edge, killing the artistic and functional value. In the current state of polish, we cannot see the hamon to judge if it can be polished again.

In it's current state of polish, with no habaki, no koshirae, it is not worth much. If it can be bought cheaply, it may be worth restoring.

[sencho]

HI Dan... thanks. This one does have Koshirae too, albeit needing attention. Will take more pics next week on my return.

 

It's not for sale, a friend in my home village popped these out of the woodwork.