Sanity check, Kunimichi or address?

[new2nihonto]

This sword currently wears military Itomaki no tachi koshirae  

 

近江大掾藤原國路 = Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Kunimichi (or Kuniji)

 

or is this an address??

 

When I compare it to other signed Kunimichi the letters appear different and handwriting appears different, so perhaps my translation above is wrong.

 

I'm new to Japanese swords and this is my third and by far most expensive purchase.

I just received my books so I can start to analyze.

[Ray Singer]

I have never seen a mei of 近江大掾藤原國路. The Horikawa smith Kunimichi signed 出羽大掾. Where did you find a reference for an Omi Daijo title for a smith who signed Kunimichi?

 

The nakago looks possibly Showa-era. What does the blade look like? Possibly gimei if it is not a valid meikanmore smith.

[new2nihonto]

I relied on others for translation and Google searching both English and Japanese characters, so perhaps it is wrong.

 

When researching I only found reference to either first part or second part, never the full signature.

Example: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara or Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi 

 

Hopefully not a gimei, if so I paid a lot for koshirae 

[Ray Singer]

I just looked online to see if there were any other examples of this mei and I see this specific sword discussed below. 

https://www.reddit.c...wg/japanese_english/

 

Unfortunately my guess would be gimei. 

 

[new2nihonto]

Yes that was my post

 

Darn! 

 

Is there anyone who can do a spot polish so I could take it to Orlando SHINSA? I understand full polish is a long wait and the blade is rough

 

[ChrisW]

No such thing as a 'spot polish'. If a sword is to remain in good health with crisp geometry, then a full polish is done.

[PNSSHOGUN]

The current polish looks more than sufficient for appraisal.

[John C]

14 hours ago, new2nihonto said:

Hopefully not a gimei, if so I paid a lot for koshirae 

Fear not. Gimei is common. If the blade is nice, then you did well. 

John C.

[new2nihonto]

Thanks all. Trying to swing Shinsa this year, but logistics are proving tricky

[Toryu2020]

Dustin - Dan C DTM72 on this forum is offering to submit swords for folks who cannot go. See below

 

"I will have a table at the show, but mainly display. Since I won't be too busy at my table, I would like to offer my service for shinsa to those who cannot attend the show/shinsa in person.

 

This is how it works;

Your item or items will be mailed to my home address, at least 1 week prior to the show. (sooner is better). You are responsible for the packaging and mailing of the item(s) to me. When you are shipping from your preferred shipping place, pay for the shipping, and pre-pay for the return shipping label. Add this label to the insideof the package prior to sending. If you pre register, please include a copy of the registration and any reply from the NTHK for subimssion times.

https://nthkamerica.com/registration

 

For swords and koshirae, the initial fee is $200 for me to complete the registration for you, or $100 if you have pre-registered and paid directly to NTHK.

For tsuba and kozuka, kogai, kozuka, menuki, the initial fee is $125 for me to complete the registration for you, or $25 if you have pre-registered and paid directly to NTHK.

My fee covers;

Initial registration of the item(s) for shinsa submission <-- does not apply if you have pre-registered

Receipt and safe storage of item(s). Notification and pictures will be provided to owner upon receipt.

Transportation of item(s) to the show. (driven in a large SUV, no aircraft involved!)

Preparation of item(s) for submission.

Delivery to the shinsa team.

Receipt of the item(s) from shinsa.

Preservation of item(s) and re-packaging for return shipping. I will send photos of the worksheet to owner prior to item re-packaging. Worksheet(s) will be included in the packaging with the item(s).

Transportation of re-packaged item(s) to shipping company, and tracking information provided to item owner. 

 

If the item(s) pass shinsa, that will be an additional $150 fee for the origami, for each item. This can ONLY be paid in cash on the day of submission. Include a check, payable to me, for the $150 and I will pay cash on your behalf at the show. if your item does not pass, I will return your uncashed check with your item.

 

If you have any additional questions, please message me!"

[new2nihonto]

Thank you very much Thomas!

This is great, I will reach out to to Dan.