Takayama sword

[KB1107]

Hello all,

 

I’ve always wanted a Takayama sword... had an opportunity a few times to buy, but prices always killed the sale for me. This sword just came up for sale... the signature looks correct... but something appears off. Maybe the nakago was cleaned? I don’t ever recall seeing an anchor stamp on a Takayama nakago. The tsuka looks like late war fabric? Not many pics available... asked for more... was hoping for a pic of the tip of the blade. The saya has wear as you can see. Not the best example... but still a Takayama if original.

 

 

 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Looks to be all correct in terms of blade and mounts, I believe these are stainless steel blades so the Nakago being free of rust isn't that unusual.

[Bruce Pennington]

That's a nice kaigunto, David, with rayskin saya.  I have seen a few Toyokawa Navy Arsenal stamps on Takayama-to.  I own one myself.  Mine also has black canvas for same', but is unsigned.

 

Could I get a translation for the flies, guys?

[KB1107]

Thanks for the comments... just need mommas blessing. These swords are never cheap, but I think a good investment.

[Michaelr]

Great Kai David. Thank you for sharing

  MikeR

[KB1107]

Thanks all... I decided to purchase this piece. I figured what the heck... you only live once.

[Bruce Pennington]

Sorry or resurrecting old threads, but wanted to note the smith on this is Masahiro, for future searches/research.

@mecox

[Kiipu]

Threads never die, just servers!

謹作高山刀　Kinsaku Takayama-tō.

刀匠 Tōshō Swordsmith:　服部･正廣 Hattori Masahiro.

研師 Togishi Polisher:　福田･耕平 Fukuda Kōhei.