Tengu1957 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Posted March 31, 2022 Katana , signed Mutsu no kami Fujiwara Tsunashige 70.5 cm Shinto Kanbun circa 1670 Student of Tsunahiro , Kotetsu was said to also have been a student of Tsunahiro NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon. NTHK Hozon Tameshigiri or cutting test sword Recorded on the Nakago Shibazaki Denzaemon Masatsugu cut with this sword on the 28th day of the second month of Kanbun 10 (1671) year of the dog, through two bodies, the upper one across the collar bones and the lower at the lower abdomen ( the pelvis ) and entered the earthen mound below. Kao or personal seal of the tester This is a difficult cut for two bodies since most were alternated through the stomach. To go through the sternum and spine of the first body and pelvis of the second body is amazing ! The pelvis ( Riogaruma ) is the most difficult cut. 3 2 Quote
Shugyosha Posted March 31, 2022 Report Posted March 31, 2022 Gary, do you have any swords that I don't want to own? You have a great collection and provoke some serious sword envy. 1 Quote
Tengu1957 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Report Posted March 31, 2022 I feel the same way about a lot of swords I see on the NMB !!!!!!! Quote
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