BigAl1977 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 This sword is a wakizashi short sword as being between 30.3cm - 60.6cm in length. And is signed on the omote(front) side Nagasone Kotetsu Nyudo Okisato, who was a swordsmith active from around the Shoho period (1644-1648) to the Kanbun period (1661-1673) I had this sword looked at from one of Australia's top Japanese sword experts. They gave me the devastating news that this sword is most likely a fake, as there are more fake Kotetsu swords in existence than there are authentic ones. The last photograph clearly indicates the issues my expert had with this sword. I was just hoping that someone may be able to give me a second opinion on this. Quote
Brian Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 Yeah, it's gimei. Still a real sword. I bet 11 out of 10 Kotetsu are fake. Focus on the sword itself and not the name. Just about all of us collectors have gimei swords (well..most) Ignore the mei and enjoy the sword, and as you go along, maybe you'll get a better idea of who did make it. 4 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 The Gunto mounts look to be nice at least. 1 Quote
Fuuten Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 And anonymous who added the remarks gave numerous points of attention, given signatures are carved in unique often charactistic ways. So while the specific names kanji differ over time, like handwriting can be identified. As mentioned though gimei, big name. Might be a beautiful sword though! It does need some attention and tlc. Quote
chrstphr Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 Kotetsu was once handed a sword. He replied " the sword is mine, the signature is not." Even his unsigned swords had fake signatures. 11 out of 10 being fake is pretty accurate. Chris 1 Quote
Char Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 If not mistaken there is one in that tradition for reference at Eirakudo.shop #666625 Quote
Volker62 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Posted November 29, 2022 big name in very nice gunto mounts....! Quote
Jacques Posted December 1, 2022 Report Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 7:14 AM, Brian said: Yeah, it's gimei. Still a real sword. I bet 11 out of 10 Kotetsu are fake. Focus on the sword itself and not the name. Just about all of us collectors have gimei swords (well..most) Ignore the mei and enjoy the sword, and as you go along, maybe you'll get a better idea of who did make it. I must admit that your approach leaves me speechless. How many Kotetsu are there in the world and how many gimei? Having said that, I wonder what can be appreciated on a non polished blade Quote
Bazza Posted December 1, 2022 Report Posted December 1, 2022 The wold of Japanese swords is deep and complex, nothing is simple. In talking of Kotetsu it is well to remember KAJIHEI: https://markussesko.com/2019/12/31/kajihei-鍛冶平/ BaZZa. 1 1 Quote
Kinoko Suzuki Posted December 5, 2022 Report Posted December 5, 2022 There are so many fakes of Kotetsu that there is a saying that if you look at Kotetsu, you will think it is a fake. However, since it has been repaired into a military sword and has a gold habaki attached, the previous owner must have treated the sword with care as Kotetsu. 1 Quote
chi fan wong Posted June 24, 2023 Report Posted June 24, 2023 ran across this video on bilibili of some guy in china who owns a bunch of kotetsu.... https://www.bilibili...619&unique_k=vFAEDel Quote
Guest Simon R Posted June 29, 2023 Report Posted June 29, 2023 On 12/1/2022 at 5:18 PM, Jacques D. said: I must admit that your approach leaves me speechless. Well, that's a first. 😉 Quote
Baba Yaga Posted June 29, 2023 Report Posted June 29, 2023 If people could only sell pie in the sky. Quote
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