katsumoto Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 hi guys here`s my first nihonto wakizashi hope you like it cheers jacob Quote
katsumoto Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Posted August 19, 2009 and last pictures, more can be made Quote
paulb Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Hi Jacob, the important question is do you like it? its your money and effort that has bought it. Has it lived up to your expectation? What can you tell us about it? first sight it looks like a smallish Shinto blade in reasonable polish there are obviously some openings in the hada which will detract somewhat from its commercial value. However the general polish looks ok and there is some activity in the hamon. I am guessing you can see a lot more detail of both hamon and hada in hand than you can from the images. Over the years I have seen many first swords that are of much poorer quality than this so well done. I am sure those more knowledgible than me can comment on the fittings. Please tell us what you know about it from the seller. Welcome to the slippery slope that leads to Nihon-To addiction! Best Regards Paul Quote
katsumoto Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Posted August 19, 2009 paulb said: Hi Jacob,the important question is do you like it? its your money and effort that has bought it. Has it lived up to your expectation? What can you tell us about it? first sight it looks like a smallish Shinto blade in reasonable polish there are obviously some openings in the hada which will detract somewhat from its commercial value. However the general polish looks ok and there is some activity in the hamon. I am guessing you can see a lot more detail of both hamon and hada in hand than you can from the images. Over the years I have seen many first swords that are of much poorer quality than this so well done. I am sure those more knowledgible than me can comment on the fittings. Please tell us what you know about it from the seller. Welcome to the slippery slope that leads to Nihon-To addiction! Best Regards Paul hi paul i really like it it is a late edo blade whit signed tsuba maker is bushu ju masahisa the price was nice for a starting addiction today i got the stand and maintance kit the full size of this one in saya is 68 cm more information about this one is welcome Quote
Gunome Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Hello, Nice first blade ! Just one question on photo "eigen waki (9).jpg". I hope I am wrong, but does the with line on the cutting hedge is a dust or an hagire ? sebastien Quote
katsumoto Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Posted August 19, 2009 hi sebastien thank you you scared me man happely its just dust cheers jacob :D Quote
raven2 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations, Jacob. A nice first blade. I hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it. Quote
Gunome Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Hello jacob, katsumoto said: you scared me man happely its just dust Please be sure I wouldn't hurt you. It is dust, so happy end. :D Enjoyed your first blade. I hope it would help you in your nihonto's studies. :D Sébastien Quote
outlier48 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Jacob - Congratulatons! Glad it was just dust! First blades are a great entry to the wonderful (and overwhelming) world of nihonto. It drives us to learn sooo much and while we expand our knowledge we become addicted and want to learn even more. I hope you enjoy this blade and learn a great deal from owning it. Charlie Quote
katsumoto Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Posted August 21, 2009 thank you for the kind words i am really enjoying it also i have found a really nice kodzuka to fit the opening in the saya i can also buy a kogai but what is the best thing to buy as the kogai has a verry long and thikker point and the kodzuka is verry small and doesnt damadge the part were it rests on [i mean that little bridge in the saya opening] can you guys pleas help me out as i really dont know what to take as both are verry nice to have Quote
pcfarrar Posted August 21, 2009 Report Posted August 21, 2009 Your sword doesn't have a kogai slot. You will need a kozuka, preferably an iron one to match the mounts. Quote
katsumoto Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Posted August 21, 2009 hi can you please show me houwe a kogai slot looks like as i want to spot it for the next time thank you cheers jacob Quote
Jean Posted August 22, 2009 Report Posted August 22, 2009 Jacob, One slot on the scabbard (at 90/95%) = Kozuka slot - I have encountered exceptions but less than 5 over a few hundreds. 2 slots : one for kozuka and one for kogai, the kogai slot is less large than the kozuka one because the kogai is narrower than the kozuka Quote
ububob Posted August 24, 2009 Report Posted August 24, 2009 Jacob, congratulations on your first piece. I hope you learn a great deal from it. Quote
katsumoto Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Posted March 13, 2010 Jean said: Jacob, One slot on the scabbard (at 90/95%) = Kozuka slot - I have encountered exceptions but less than 5 over a few hundreds. 2 slots : one for kozuka and one for kogai, the kogai slot is less large than the kozuka one because the kogai is narrower than the kozuka hi jean sorry for the ultra late reply thank you for your information really appriciated Quote
kuromido Posted March 13, 2010 Report Posted March 13, 2010 Quote+= can you please show me houwe a kogai slot looks like as i want to spot it for the next time Hello Jacob, The kogai slot is, as far as I know always on the omote or outward facing side of the saya. the kogai slides in under the kurikata. Thats the knob that the sageo or tying cord runs threw. Here is a picture although not the best of one in place. I hope this helps. PS, Nice first piece----and so it begins! Cheers, PeterD Quote
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