Some interesting, dare I say controversial insights.......

[Lewis B]

 

[Jacques D.]

The wakizashi is displayed the wrong way..

[KungFooey]

1 hour ago, Jacques D. said:

The wakizashi is displayed the wrong way..

It's the size of the katana kake, Jacques.

If he put the tsuba outside the width of the stand (as is usual), the saya tip would fall off!

 

Dee

[Jacques D.]

1 hour ago, KungFooey said:

It's the size of the katana kake, Jacques.

If he put the tsuba outside the width of the stand (as is usual), the saya tip would fall off!

 

Dee

No, the position does not respect etiquette: the tsuka should be pointing to the left of the smith to show a sign of peace (it is grasped with the right hand).

[KungFooey]

25 minutes ago, Jacques D. said:

No, the position does not respect etiquette: the tsuka should be pointing to the left of the smith to show a sign of peace (it is grasped with the right hand).

No, the position respects etiquette by presenting the tsuka on the left of the viewer - as represented by the cameraman.

[Jacques D.]

No, the position must be seen from the smith's point of view, so there's nothing to stop him from grabbing the blade and attacking.

[KungFooey]

@Jacques D.

Tell that to Japanese sword dealers at the big shows. 
I would've thought they would know something about sword etiquette. 🤔

[ROKUJURO]

Deanne,

the blades  are correctly positioned in your photos.

Jacques is absolutely correct in his view on that point, independent of if the WAKIZASHI is too short or the stand is too wide. But from a technical (and less traditional) position, it is never good to put the weight of the sword on the TSUKA as this might damage the SAYA in case the HABAKI does not fit properly.
This problem is often encountered when DAISHO are presented.

[Brian]

It is correct. General display in the room is to people walking in. The smith is behind the table, which is not the usual position of someone entering the room. He can't be expected to rotate it every time he walks behind the desk.
Nothing wrong here, and that is just silly nitpicking.

[KungFooey]

24 minutes ago, ROKUJURO said:

Deanne,

the blades  are correctly positioned in your photos.

Jacques is absolutely correct in his view on that point, independent of if the WAKIZASHI is too short or the stand is too wide. But from a technical (and less traditional) position, it is never good to put the weight of the sword on the TSUKA as this might damage the SAYA in case the HABAKI does not fit properly.
This problem is often encountered when DAISHO are presented.

Jean,

I KNOW that swords should always be displayed in a stand with the hilt to the left and they should be passed to others in the same manner to show passive intent.

But respected dealers in Japan stand behind their swords with the hilt facing THEIR right. So It's ridiculous to expect the smith to do otherwise.

Dee

Edited December 15 by KungFooey
Cooled down.

[Bruce Pennington]

WELL!  I'll never be able to look at a formal tachi the same again!  That was also interesting to see the paintings showing the saya dressed up like fuzzy tails.

 

Thanks for the video, HB.

[Matsunoki]

39 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

That was also interesting to see the paintings showing the saya dressed up like fuzzy tails.

Bruce…..here’s mine with bear fur not tiger. And the fur is a bit motheaten!

 

[Lewis B]

Have to say not an appealing look. 

[Matsunoki]

Would have been far more impressive originally…..but it exists. 
Ever seen one in the flesh?

[Bruce Pennington]

14 minutes ago, Lewis B said:

Have to say not an appealing look. 

But the look was designed to be seen with scary looking battle armor.  

[Lewis B]

3 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

But the look was designed to be seen with scary looking battle armor.  

Yep, scary

 

[Matsunoki]

I believe originally (Kamakura?) it’s purpose was to stop the saya chafing against armour and saddle. Became popular again late Edo to parade around in and look impressive.