O koumori Posted March 11, 2022 Report Posted March 11, 2022 I've not seen a boshi like this before; much of the kissaki is hardened. What would you call it? Please pardon the lighting; I drew in what I think I'm seeing. It is slightly different on either side. The hamon is chogi-midare. Thanks, Dan K Quote
Ray Singer Posted March 11, 2022 Report Posted March 11, 2022 I am seeing ko-maru on one side and o-maru on the reverse (based on your sketch). Quote
O koumori Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Posted March 11, 2022 Thanks Ray! I thought it might be 'Osaka Boshi,' but does not have yakidashi... Dan Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted March 12, 2022 Report Posted March 12, 2022 Dan, the yakidashi would be at the other end of the blade, near the ha-machi. Quote
O koumori Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Posted March 12, 2022 Ken, Yes, I understand that - My point was that yakidashi would provide further evidence to support an Osaka-produced blade, if the boshi was indeed "Osaka." Thanks, Dan Quote
Blazeaglory Posted March 18, 2022 Report Posted March 18, 2022 Looks like two different things with the top being the long kaeri katai and the bottom (or middle?) being maybe utsuri? Quote
O koumori Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Posted March 18, 2022 A couple more pics - I'm not great at photography. There is some utsuri but it is difficult to capture. Quote
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