Reefishere Posted July 26, 2024 Report Posted July 26, 2024 I have more photos. Much more detail it just won’t let me upload all. These are interesting, the katana has a material in the handle that’s not stingray. And very interesting damage on the blade . The smaller sword is so detailed pics can’t do it justice. Any help identifying is appreciated. Both are signed. Quote
Nobody Posted July 26, 2024 Report Posted July 26, 2024 美濃国貞正鍛之 – Sadamasa in Mino province forged this. 1 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted July 26, 2024 Report Posted July 26, 2024 Sherif, there is a lot to study and learn for you. Both blades seem to be authentic Japanese swords, but we only see the NAKAGO (tangs). The blades have to be seen in full and by close inspection for any judgement. The first TSUBA is a cast copy; no collector value. The metal parts of the TSUKA (handle) look depatinated, if not cheap reproductions. The second TSUBA is corroded; not good. A defect on a blade is never interesting in a positive sense, it reduces the value. In some cases, defects can be fatal. It would be good to show your swords to an expert. Perhaps you have an NMB member near you in Texas? 4 Quote
Reefishere Posted July 26, 2024 Author Report Posted July 26, 2024 4 hours ago, ROKUJURO said: Sherif, there is a lot to study and learn for you. Both blades seem to be authentic Japanese swords, but we only see the NAKAGO (tangs). The blades have to be seen in full and by close inspection for any judgement. The first TSUBA is a cast copy; no collector value. The metal parts of the TSUKA (handle) look depatinated, if not cheap reproductions. The second TSUBA is corroded; not good. A defect on a blade is never interesting in a positive sense, it reduces the value. In some cases, defects can be fatal. It would be good to show your swords to an expert. Perhaps you have an NMB member near you in Texas? I’d like to find one I’ve been searching for an expert online Quote
Lee Bray Posted July 27, 2024 Report Posted July 27, 2024 Ed Marshall of Yakiba.com is in Louisiana, if that is not too far. 1 Quote
PhoenixDude Posted July 28, 2024 Report Posted July 28, 2024 Another user on nmb and I are in the dfw area Quote
Lewis B Posted July 28, 2024 Report Posted July 28, 2024 Join this group in San Antonio and take the sword. I got some great feedback when I took my Yamato Shikkake to the NBTHK-EB last weekend. They really are the best venues to learn about Nihonto and expand your knowledge base. Quote
Reefishere Posted August 3, 2024 Author Report Posted August 3, 2024 On 7/28/2024 at 1:16 PM, PhoenixDude said: Another user on nmb and I are in the dfw area Could we possibly meet so you can see them in person Quote
Reefishere Posted August 3, 2024 Author Report Posted August 3, 2024 On 7/28/2024 at 1:16 PM, PhoenixDude said: Another user on nmb and I are in the dfw area I’m more than happy to meet up and show you in person In hopes of better identification Quote
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