Kanenobu Shigaseki vs Taira Shizunori

[Cookie4Monstah]

Greetings,

 

I have two swords that I am looking to restore. One of them appears to be signed Taira Shizunori. The other one is mumei. Ray was kind enough to examine a few mediocre pictures of the mumei blade, and loosely called it a (Kanenobu/Shigaseki). How do these two smiths compare? Would you restore either one of them? Both are in mediocre condition.

 

Best,

Khalid

[David Flynn]

Without any photo's, your guess is as good as mine.

[Cookie4Monstah]

[Cookie4Monstah]

[mywei]

From a purely financial standpoint, you will not recoup the cost of restoration/proper polishing on these blades if you choose to resell later, even if signature is authentic

 

But if there's sentimental value then I'd say go for it

[Cookie4Monstah]

Greetings Matt,

My restoration costs (currently) are as follows:

Polishing: $3K (USD)

Shirasaya: $1K (USD)

Habaki: $1K (USD)

Shinsa: $1K (USD)

I have come to the realization that the restoration of nihonto requires some degree of affluence. Given that these are my current costs, I cannot afford to take a nosedive on a restoration project at this time, if anything. 
 

[Jacques]

What kind of yasurime on the "Kanenobu" please?

[Cookie4Monstah]

Hi Jacques,

 

I’ve attached the auction link for the sword bellow with some more detailed pictures.

 

https://bid.poulinau...TRAL-BLADE_i52750601

 

I hope this helps,

Khalid

[Jacques]

Don't works, i cannot see nakago and the description says nothing about yasurime If this sword is from Shiga Kanenobu yasurime should be saka Takanoha