Ujisada gonoshosho sword

[Paz]

Hi all, thought I'd post this new pick up. 

 

Ujisada late muromachi blade. Mino soshu and apparently one of the favourite smiths of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. 

 

The blade is 60 cm shortend, and does need a polish which was reflected in the price. NBTHK hozon last year, and does have a neutralized rust spot.

I purchased it because I liked the look of it and the hamon aswell. Doubt il ever have it polished as I don't really know anyone who is still active and can do a top job in the UK  (as far as I am aware). 

 

 

Regards 

 

[Fuuten]

Epic sugata, and I would think - still in an  appreciable polish (unless it's actively rusting). Why do anything? 👌

[Paz]

13 hours ago, Fuuten said:

Epic sugata, and I would think - still in an  appreciable polish (unless it's actively rusting). Why do anything? 👌

 Absolutely. Here's some pics of me handling it, feels great to hold. Please mind the building work. 

 

And yes I'm not too bothered about polish either. 

 

Regards 

[Michaelr]

I think it’s a beautiful blade. Thank you for sharing   

  MikeR

[Ljoconnor]

Nice one! I wonder how long it was in the beginning of its life. Great look! Larry 

[SteveM]

Possible to give us a look at the kantei-sho? 

[Paz]

7 hours ago, SteveM said:

Possible to give us a look at the kantei-sho? 

 Hi Steve please take a look. 

 

@Ljoconnor

 

Not long. Because Zenjo school swords were made short from the get go. This has been only shortend once it seems. This shows the change in warfare in the late muromachi period. 

 

Regards 

[Ljoconnor]

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and sword. Very nice one!