Beautiful sword can anyone help with dating

[kawika]

I payed 1,000 usd for this about 6 months ago. I'm trying to learn more and would appreciate any incite or advice on dating it and the name.

David

[Ray Singer]

The sayagaki is to Tsuda Echizen no kami Sukehiro. 

 

Show the nakago (tang).

[Rivkin]

So far it looks like late work, possibly shinshinto, in hosho style, but (many) more photographs needed. You don't see such thick, high contrast yet somewhat simple masame at earlier times.

[Toryu2020]

curious to see better pictures....

[kawika]

I will upload some better pictures soon.

My wife just started labor so it might take me a couple days.

[kawika]

Somehow forgot to add this pic

[PNSSHOGUN]

Ouch, looks like a "Komonjo" blade. These are modern fakes thought to be made in Korea or China, often flogged as genuine Japanese swords by ebay sellers.

[Ray Singer]

Modern fake of an Enomoto Sadayoshi Sadahito gassaku shinsakuto. 

[Paz]

Where did you buy this from David ? If you don't mind telling. 

 

 

 

 

[kawika]

Ouch that's a bummer. I will hold on to it for sure, does have an appeal and feels solid but I over paid. Thanks for all the help everyone.

[kawika]

I bought from an older guy that lives in my town here in Hawaii. He is a collector of all sort.

I've meet him a handful of time but I'm guessing no refunds.

I don't think he is a seller really more of a collector. 

[Paz]

Hey David. 

 

Always examine the nakago of anything your going to buy. Especially if it's not from someone who deals with traditional nihonto. I'd strongly recommend books before any purchase, if its again, not from either Japan or a reputable seller of traditional Japanese swords.  The best beginner book in my opinion is Leon kapp book art of the samurai, readily available on amazon. 

 

Unfortunately the market is flooded with replica nihonto made in either China or Korea and others. Some of these range from awful to close - Especially to the untrained eye. 

And even more annoying that I've recently noticed is that they are signing kanji names of real smiths. 

 

Good luck 

 

[kawika]

Thank you Paz! I will definitely do more research and reading on Nihonto.

I've enjoyed collecting antiques and never thought much about swords in general but I'm hooked now.

Later this year I will be in Japan visiting my in-laws, hopefully I can visit some museums too. Gotta work on my Japanese though, I can speak a little bit but have no skill in reading.

Will definitely look into the book you recommended 👍

David