Herb Posted October 10 Report Posted October 10 Would like to know the maker and any other info on my sword, it was shortened and the name folded over, o-suriage with orikaeshi nakago . From tip of blade to tsuba measures 29” hope you can help, thank you very much! Herb Quote
cisco-san Posted October 10 Report Posted October 10 Hello, the blade seems to be signed 和泉守國定 (Izumi no Kami Kunisada) regards Klaus 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 10 Report Posted October 10 Herb, Klaus read the MEI although the image was upside-down. Making good photos of swords isn't easy and takes a lot of experience. Try to post images that are: - well focused, not foggy or blurry - made with a dark, non reflective background for good contrast - made with light from the side (may not apply for HAMON photos) - made directly from above (not at an angle) - made with correct orientation (vertically tip-upwards, especially NAKAGO photos and TSUBA) - without HABAKI but showing the MACHI and NAKAGO JIRI - made in high resolution to see details - showing details (in magnification) like BOSHI, HAMACHI, HAMON, HADA, NAKAGO JIRI etc. or the fine work on TSUBA - presented as cut-outs so very little background is shown If you cannot provide good photos (..."these photos are all I have from the dealer...."/..."I do not have a good camera but only an old mobile phone...." ), DO NOT POST BAD ONES. They will not be helpful. Quote
Herb Posted October 10 Author Report Posted October 10 Wasn’t sure about photographing this signature as it was folded over, guess I could photograph one side tip up and the other tip down, if that would help thank you Herb Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 10 Report Posted October 10 Hi Herb, Yes, if you want to make it easy for us to read and help. Good photos (see my recommendations above) of your TSUBA (without Jeans as background) and the blade (tip-upwards and presented as cut-outs) would be appreciated as well. We are curious! Quote
Herb Posted October 10 Author Report Posted October 10 (edited) More photos think I have the right orientation Edited October 10 by Herb Photo Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 11 Report Posted October 11 Herb, good photos, but orientation of TSUBA should be cutting edge upwards (unless it is clearly a TACHI TSUBA). This TSUBA should be carefully cleaned with warm water and a soft brush, then dried thoroughly. A drop of TSUBAKI (Camellia oil) or cooking oil (only when dry!) would not hurt. Be very careful not to damage the gold applications! Probably not a valuable but interesting TSUBA. 1 Quote
Herb Posted October 11 Author Report Posted October 11 Sorry about the Tsuba orientation, I know very little about Japanese Swords (as you can tell) Thank you for the cleaning procedure on the Tsuba thank you Herb Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 11 Report Posted October 11 Herb, we are here to help and to have some fun with nice swords! Looking forward to some good photos of the blade - in full and in parts. Quote
Herb Posted October 11 Author Report Posted October 11 Jean I’m for certain not a photographer, but here’s a couple photos of entire blade and an attempt to photo hamon on the blades edge thanks Herb Quote
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