Bruce Pennington Posted August 22 Report Posted August 22 Why would a blade have two names on opposite sides? 3 Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 22 Report Posted August 22 Bizen Osafune ju refers to the province and village. On the other side is the school, title and smith name. Osafune village is probably the most famous center of sword making in the history of the craft, and may be the location responsible for producing more swords than any other in Japan (Seki being another). 6 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted August 22 Report Posted August 22 Agreed, with a full title and name taking both sides. Bizen accounted for around 50% of national sword production, and over 50% of National Treasure swords were made in and around Osafune, Bizen. 5 Quote
moriarty Posted August 22 Report Posted August 22 Mei seems pretty much in line with Sukenaga's works. But the Kiku does look a bit misshapen Quote
NewB Posted August 22 Report Posted August 22 4 hours ago, moriarty said: Mei seems pretty much in line with Sukenaga's works. But the Kiku does look a bit misshapen I’ve seen inconsistent kiku by the school the hamon strikes me strange just as the nakago jiri appears ‘wrong’ comparing to my own that’s my take yv Quote
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