Collecting Goals

[Vermithrax16]

This has been a top goal of mine for some time. A long time. While not quite 100% complete (need a signed Norikatsu tanto), it's still something I am excited about.

A full set of masame hada works by the great Shinshinto smith Norikatsu, with one by his finest student Masakatsu, to round out the set.

 

Often in our study and searching, a million things can and will jump out at you, temptation is everywhere. Staying focused and with your primary desires in mind at the end, is as rewarding a feeling as one can have. At least it feels that way when I lay out this family of works.

 

Katana: “Made by Katsumura Norikatsu, resident of Suifu ‒ “On a day of the eighth month, Keiō three (1867)"

Wakizashi: “Made by Norikatsu, a resident of Mito, on a day of the third month Bunkyū one (1861)"

O-Tanto: unsigned: Mito Masakatsu

[NewB]

Trai Sho

 

Nice

 

Y.

[Mark S.]

Really well done!

[BIG]

Well done !!

 

BEST

[Gakusee]

Cool! Congratulations and enjoy them 

[Bugyotsuji]

Birds of a feather flock together. Can't beat that feeling of satisfaction. 

 

Sometimes it's the serendipity that first draws your attention and opens up your eye and your understanding, allowing you to form certain goals ahead.

 

Did you choose, or were you chosen, to educate us re these Mito smiths? 

[Michaelr]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing 
 MikeR

[AlexiG]

Thaks for sharing! Now you are giving me ideas

 

Alexi

[Jussi Ekholm]

Awesome trio Jeremiah

[Vermithrax16]

On 9/10/2023 at 4:07 AM, Bugyotsuji said:

Birds of a feather flock together. Can't beat that feeling of satisfaction. 

 

Sometimes it's the serendipity that first draws your attention and opens up your eye and your understanding, allowing you to form certain goals ahead.

 

Did you choose, or were you chosen, to educate us re these Mito smiths? 

Since seeing member @Jean Yamoto Hosho sword years ago, I am a total convert to the masame hada cause and passion. Mito Norikatsu I think is the most grand of all the makers, but obviously, I have a bias 

[2devnul]

Hi,

 

Great collection, I envy you. Thanks for sharing!

[Shuko]

A very nice looking tanto, well done with all 3 blades.