Tensho Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 Cannot make out what the left side says? Any thoughts Quote
SteveM Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 臨川堂？ Rinsendō It would be the smith's "art name". But it doesn't quite fit with Shōami, as far as I know, but maybe I'm missing something. 3 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 Comparing both sides right and left of the NAKAGO-ANA, it does not look as having been done by the same hand and tool, at least to my eyes. Quote
Tensho Posted January 8 Author Report Posted January 8 A not so flattering photo. Tsuba had quite a bit of rust and still needs cleaning. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 A SHIITAKE TSUBA.... A lot of work is awaiting you! You have to be very careful with the NUNOME or ZOGAN, whatever that is. But in the long range and with some pointed antler pieces, that one may come out nicely! 1 Quote
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