Interesting Choji Feature

[Alex A]

Stumbled across this blade, think its cool.

 

Vaguely remember seeing circles within the choji before but never so intentional, 2 near the kissaki and 2 further down on opposite sides of the blade.

 

Sometimes you just come across something different,  interesting, nice blade.

 

For those interested.

 

Japanese sword Touken Komachi, Tanto, Shirasaya Hakushu ju Yoshinaga

 

 

[Matsunoki]

One of those really does look just like a low full moon over a valley. Thanks Alex. Never seen that before. 

[Alex A]

I cant say if its a unique feature as cant remember and not looked into it but see it as a interesting blade anyways.

 

Makes it stand out, perhaps a feature of the smiths work, but not searched.

 

Cheers.

[Matsunoki]

Wonder if it’s a deliberate variant of the “moon over mt. Fuji” seen on some (wartime?) blades.

[Alex A]

Aye, maybe

 

Will add  a pic for reference, if ok

 

 

[Alex A]

On a side note, a blade in choji was sold here some time ago by a modern smith and i was like WOW. Its a case of the blade being intact without many polishes compared to older blades. Its a compromise.

[nulldevice]

There are a few swords on that site that are really calling to me. Especially with the exchange rate being so strong in favor of the USD currently. 
 

Beautiful tanto!

[Alex A]

Always find their prices ok Chandler. For the money the tanto seems fair

 

This aint a sales pitch though, just like what i see

 

We all have different tastes and budgets. For someone wanting a bang for their buck, for me this would be it.

 

Yet some would rather spend their money on some unsigned koto pure foggy hamon tanto

 

Perhaps someone looking to buy a Shinshinto Sukekane, Sukenaga or whatever may see this as a plausible and acceptable alternative, i would

 

Horses for courses.

[2devnul]

Hi,

 

I love it, both Hamon and Hada. Thanks for sharing Alex. 

 

IMHO it is worth the price, even as being Shinsakuto, as it is a masterpiece. 

 

 

[Alex A]

Glad you like it Adam

 

 

[Matsunoki]

Interesting…..just when you think you see a “perfect sword” (whatever that is!) you see this little “feature” and once you see it you always see it and it irritates!…..if you know what I mean.

[2devnul]

18 minutes ago, Matsunoki said:

Interesting…..just when you think you see a “perfect sword” (whatever that is!) you see this little “feature” and once you see it you always see it and it irritates!…..if you know what I mean.

 

Quite a catch! Now that is something that could be used to bargain. Exit price 330k JPY dropped in my opinion to 230k JPY. 

[Alex A]

To me its nothing, 

 

If it were mine you not be getting that kind of price drop

 

Surprising what you can find if you look hard enough, even when you think a sword is perfect, one of your own.

 

Handmade after all.