Scott51 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Posted February 12, 2022 This is the second of two that a family member brought back from Japan in 1950. He was in the military. I would like to thank those who helped with the first one. Now as you can see from the photos there are no (smith). Markings. Is this unusual? Any feedback appreciated! Quote
ChrisW Posted February 12, 2022 Report Posted February 12, 2022 Can we get some measurements? Nagasa, sori, etc. That should help with assessment of age! Quote
Stephen Posted February 12, 2022 Report Posted February 12, 2022 We measure from muni machi to tip. 1 Quote
dwmc Posted February 12, 2022 Report Posted February 12, 2022 Nothing particularly unusual about an unsigned sword, many reasons and much speculation as to why. There are many on the board that will hopefully provide an estimate as to age of your sword. To my eye however, the sword appears to be at least Shinshinto era and possibly older. The kissaki is a bit longer than what could be considered Chu and possibly a bit short of O kissaki. It could be just the photo, but it looks as though it is Koshi-sori which could indicate older age. The Tsuka, Tsuba, Habaki, and Same' are very nice and upper grade. Please acquire some high quality sewing machine oil and apply a light coat to the blade to prevent further rusting. Saya ?? Dave M. Quote
Scott51 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Report Posted February 13, 2022 18 hours ago, Stephen said: We measure from muni machi to tip. I’m struggling to research what and where this is located on the Katana? Thanks Quote
Stephen Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Its the notch where blade ends an nakago(tang) starts. Top is mune bottom ha Sorry for misspelled mune in first post. Quote
Stephen Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 search Japanese sword index for all your Nihonto needs 😉 2 Quote
Scott51 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Report Posted February 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stephen said: Its the notch where blade ends an nakago(tang) starts. Top is mune bottom ha Thanks much. I am learning so much from this board. Quote
Stephen Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm Correct link. 1 Quote
Scott51 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Report Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Stephen said: http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm Correct link. Thanks much for the great information! 1 Quote
dwmc Posted February 13, 2022 Report Posted February 13, 2022 Scott, excellent advice from Stephen with the Japanese sword index as a source of Japanese sword information. I may have overwhelmed you a bit with the terms in my earlier post, but with a little study within the sword index, your knowledge will be greatly increased, and sword terms will be quite clear. Dave M. 1 Quote
Scott51 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Report Posted February 13, 2022 2 hours ago, dwmc said: Scott, excellent advice from Stephen with the Japanese sword index as a source of Japanese sword information. I may have overwhelmed you a bit with the terms in my earlier post, but with a little study within the sword index, your knowledge will be greatly increased, and sword terms will be quite clear. Dave M. Thanks Dave…. Yes Stephen posted some great resources. At first it can seem a bit overwhelming but the discovery of this history is addictive. I’m really enjoying the path. Thanks 2 Quote
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