stevel48 Posted January 25, 2023 Report Posted January 25, 2023 Gunome choji with tobiyaki? Its got a little bit of everything. Quote
NewB Posted January 25, 2023 Report Posted January 25, 2023 Just a suggestion https://studyingjapaneseswords.com/tag/kani-no-tsume/ and Also togari-ba Perhaps? Cheers J. 1 1 Quote
Rivkin Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Some weird combo of Soshu-Bizen is not at all uncommon beginning from the late Muromachi. This one has a typical modern steel look, it produces very harsh nie and as if drawn hamon contours. 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 Yes..i agree. It could be a Bizen sword done in the soshu style. Quote
NewB Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 I found that interesting also as a suggestion as far as hamon goes http://www.sho-shin.com/sanyo11.htm J Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted January 26, 2023 Report Posted January 26, 2023 Looks like an acid polish and the roundness of the shinigi is another hint. So this is a modern fake or an amateur polished blade. Some Hamon elements look like Yokoyama school. 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Posted January 26, 2023 I'm not getting acid vibes from this one but the polish is off or incomplete. The shinogi ji isn't burnished it seems. Quote
WillFalstaff Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 The shinogi ji being unburnished is an alarm bell. 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Report Posted January 30, 2023 I forgot to update the thread. It checked out with a very well known polisher who I consult with when I purchase swords. I sent him 12 high-res photos when it recently arrived. It's the original shikomi polish from when it was forged. It's as new still "This is a perfectly good traditional hand forged Japanese blade. It has a definite grain structure. It is clearly visible in the striations at the top of the hamon. It is just a very dense pattern which is actually a mark of high quality. It appears to be water quenched. This looks like a winner. Either shin-shinto or very early gendaito." 1 Quote
Brian Posted January 30, 2023 Report Posted January 30, 2023 Yes, I don't think there was ever any doubt that it's a real, traditionally made blade. I don't think Gendaito though, looks earlier. 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Report Posted January 30, 2023 It was a lucky find. Full niku and just so strong. It's is the first sword I've owned that is as it was made. Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted January 31, 2023 Report Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 2:50 AM, stevel48 said: … It's the original shikomi polish from when it was forged. It's as new still… Expand How long is the Ubuha then ? Quote
stevel48 Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 7:38 AM, DoTanuki yokai said: How long is the Ubuha then ? Expand Appx 60mm Quote
stevel48 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Report Posted February 7, 2023 Off to shinsa in april....then we'll really find out. 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Report Posted May 3, 2023 It passed shinsa last week in Chicago. I don't have any detailed info yet but it's authentic. Quote
stevel48 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Report Posted May 3, 2023 Very much so Alex. This is what i expect it to paper as. Quote
stevel48 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Posted May 6, 2023 Judges as Living smith Ono Yoshimitsu . I'm speechless 1 1 Quote
Alex A Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 Great result, looking at his blades online, i see why. Quote
Brian Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 JudgeD? Did they really kantei this as Ono Yoshimitsu? That would be a huge result. But I'm really confused how one of his swords can be mumei without date? 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Posted May 6, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 3:30 PM, Brian said: JudgeD? Did they really kantei this as Ono Yoshimitsu? That would be a huge result. But I'm really confused how one of his swords can be mumei without date? Expand Yes they did. Here is what Chris B had to say. Yes, fantastic sword! Such a shame the signature is gone. The shinsa team really liked it! Quote
stevel48 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Posted May 6, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 3:30 PM, Brian said: Expand Quote
Gakusee Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 One also needs to ask the question why the blade is not signed…..You know what the regulation in Japan stipulates Quote
Brian Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 Yes, but hasn't he also forged swords outside of Japan? Or maybe I'm mistaken and that was Yoshihara Yoshindo. Also interested that they say Den Ono Yoshimitsu. But still sounds like a great find. And since he's still living, I would make every effort to reach out to him and ask him about it. You should be able to get the enquiry to him via Paul Martin or one of the dealers like Aoi or any large dealer. Looking forward to any updates. 2 Quote
almeister Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 Read this post Have I misinterpreted/lost touch with trends/or something ? I was always led to believe Shinsa would never certify a blade by a currently living Smith? ... This always made sense to me ... as , if an attribution was given and a current living Smith stepped in and said " I didn't make that blade " after appraisal Someone's gona end up with egg on their face ? Same again , have I missed something ? Showato /oil temper blades gaining certification as well ..? With Total Respect To All Parties ! AlanK Quote
Brian Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 They make it clear on the paper that they aren't certifying it or issuing papers for it, for that very reason. I think it's good that they say why, and give an opinion on who made it, but clarifying that they can't issue origami. So what you have here is a rejection with a good reason and a helpful opinion on who made it. 1 Quote
Alex A Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 Aye, cant say id be too upset about the rejection Quote
almeister Posted May 7, 2023 Report Posted May 7, 2023 Sincerely Thanking You For Clarification Brian ! My eyes aren't the best any more ! The short/cut off pic didn't help Thanks Again Respectfully AlanK 1 Quote
stevel48 Posted May 7, 2023 Author Report Posted May 7, 2023 Message sent to Paul Martin for assistance. Quote
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