Gates Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 I am very new to sword collect, a virtual novice. I was recently allowed to choose a blade from my dads small collection and based mostly on gut feeling I chose a blade. Below are the comments that my father gave me along with the rubbing of the tang after he had given me the blade (no fittings, except tsuba) Koto Long blade Tomo-Yuki Saku Part date on other side. Had on it mon Zukashi tsuba O-surage nakago (shortened or cut off tang) 2 char signature with saku (made this) Date on other side not readable As I said I am new to this but from what I can tell it might be a worthwhile restoration. It does have some chips but they dont cross into the hamon and it does have a kink but has no flaws that are fatal. It seems to have seen plenty of action throughout its years. (If only swords could talk). I also read this: "Entering the Nambokucho Period, there is a smith called Tomoyuki who lived in Takada no Sho and is said to be the founder of the Takada school. The Takada school thrived through up to shinto times. Tomoyuki left tachi and tanto with mei." （Token Bijutsu No.594）Nihon Koto Shi (History of Koto) By Dr. Honma Junji. I want to get it restored if it is worthwhile, and insured if has significant material vlaue. But as i am new to sword collecting not sure who to contact, who to trust. So I thought that perhaps somebody here may be able to offer me some advice. Thanks Keith
Hermes Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 Hi and welcome Keith, good to see you here, you came to the right place, how about some pictures of the blade, both sides and the Tsuba as well. hehe
Jacques Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 Hi, There were also three generations of Bungo Tomoyuki in shinto times, pictures would ve helpul.
Brian Posted May 17, 2009 Report Posted May 17, 2009 To keep this one in one thread I am going to lock this one Keith, and let it continue in the other thread where I think it belongs: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5112 Brian
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