Matsunoki Posted October 3, 2022 Report Posted October 3, 2022 I believe this large katana to be an example of what is sometimes called a Kinnoto sword allegedly carried by Imperial loyalists in the Bakumatsu period. Often characterised by exaggerated nakago length and a sugata rather lacking in sori. The Mei reads (I think…please correct me) Heianjo ju Horii Ryuunsai Minamoto Sadamitsu Tsukuru Kore Dated Genji 1st year a day in April (1864) (thanks to help from Manuel COD on this forum with the date) All I can find out about this smith is what my old Hawley tells me….(SAD505)….Student of Gassan Sadkazu. PLEASE CAN ANYONE ADD ANYTHING ELSE? Nagasa 79.3cm (overall 106.2cm) The forging is flawless and very heavy Hada is a very tight and dense itame…..quite difficult to discern even in hand Hamon is chu suguha with very light/subtle midare. There is clear suguha utsuri visible along large sections Boshi is suguha komaru with short kaeri The koshirae is very utilitarian….the tsuka has been borrowed from another sword and is barely long enough to accommodate the nakago, the saya is a roiro lacquer and the tsuba is large in iron with a very stylised design of Kirimon….possibly interesting…I’ll post it on Tosugu for comment. Iron F/k with basket weave design. All comments/help gratefully received. Many thanks. Colin 5 Quote
Ljoconnor Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 That’s a heck of a nice looking sword. I would like to have a blade that condition and length. Congrats! 1 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 From the single volume Shishin-to Taikan - Keio date - The Meikan only lists Keio dates so your work represents new information about this smith... -t 1 1 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 "Sadamitsu - Yamashiro A student of Gassan Sadakazu lived in Yamashiro, Heianjo - used the go Ryuunsai, made mostly tachi, wakizashi and tanto are rare" The rest is a description of his workmanship... -t 1 Quote
Matsunoki Posted October 4, 2022 Author Report Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Toryu2020 said: "Sadamitsu - Yamashiro A student of Gassan Sadakazu lived in Yamashiro, Heianjo - used the go Ryuunsai, made mostly tachi, wakizashi and tanto are rare" The rest is a description of his workmanship... -t Thank you Thomas. Very kind of you. All the best. Colin 1 Quote
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