Do you any of you write your own documents on non appraised.

[Paz]

Just a question of curiosity. 

 

I'm currently doing research on a mumei blade which has no papers. 

 

Do you any of you type up / write any research work you have done on works which don't have a signiture or papers. ??

 

Ie documenting the characteristics, book references, photos ect. So that you have documentation of your own research to who and what the sword might be ? 

 

I have seen some people have papers they wrote themselves. Which is information on school, and Smith ect. 

 

I'm doing this as good practice for anything which has not got papers. 

 

Thanks 

Regards

[DTM72]

I make my own "information" papers, with picture of nakago, translation of signature, blade dimensions, and information on the smith or school. I use a heavy linen paper that is similar to NBTHK papers, then place it into a top folding envelope, again, like NBTHK papers. Example below of a WWII gendaito from Emura that I owned. Buyer was very happy with the format, and the ability to read in English.

[Paz]

Thank you, gives me some idea. 

 

 

[Scogg]

I document my collection and keep notes. Although, I keep a healthy understanding that I am NO EXPERT, so I do it in pencil (incase I need to edit things as I learn more)

 

I keep notes about its size, features, and activity. I also note when and where I acquired them item. I do something similar for most my collections. 

 

Below is an example of a Wakizashi I shared on here recently, that I made the Tsunagi for. 
 

All the best,

-Sam

[Geraint]

Dear Paz.

 

Not papers as such, though I like Dan's idea.  Like most collectors I do keep some records and add to them as I come across other information.  Here is one example of the sheet I use if it's of any interest.  Photographs go with this and sometimes an oshigata.

Oei Bizen wkizashi.docx

 

All the best.

[Apercus]

I think it would be wise to keep a record and an adequate description. Include as much information and photographs with it as you would want to provide in the event the article was stolen or lost in shipping.