Tatsuoki "Nagamitsu"

[Alan Morton]

Hi Guys, Is every one keeping this sword on Ebay a secret just in case

nobody has seen it , 42 bids and $4200 odd US seen like a lot of interest to me

What is known about Tatsuoki ,is he Nagamitsu, Looks like his hand in the chisel

work. What do you all think? or know about this Smith?

 

 

Alan.

[Alan Morton]

Here is a link I fogot Japanese WW II Army officer`s sword "Tatsuoki" Nagamits

[SwordGuyJoe]

This is a very interesting blade. Suguha is not typical of Nagamitsu, although the very modest choji undulations and o-kissaki is somewhat more typical to Nagamitsu's work - better pictures would certainly help. The mei seems to me undoubtably Nagamitsu.

 

I know Chris is not a huge fan of Nagamitsu, but this is an interesting wrinkle in the saga of Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu. Chris, any light you may be able to shed or opinions on this topic?

[Brian]

Can't find it...anyone got a link?

 

Brian

[David Flynn]

here you go Brian 320633074985

[cabowen]

As for this sword, it is difficult to say with any certainty if it is an alternate signature of Ichihara Nagamitsu (highly likely), a relative/student (very possible), or simply a different and unrelated smith (doubtful). Since I have yet to see a Nagamitsu blade on par with those produced by the Yasukuni tosho, Horii, Tsukamoto Okimasa, or any of the other top smiths of the period, to me, it just isn't something that gets me excited.....I try to collect the best of the period and Nagamitsu's work is just not it......

 

Considering what else one could buy for $4000+, it is hard to imagine this level of interest in an average WWII gunto. Trying to find a rational explanation, I can only guess that the bidders are after artifacts, not art...Then again, there is no rational explanation for much of what collectors do.....to each his own.

[TomHT]

On 12/27/2010 at 9:10 AM, cabowen said:

As for this sword, it is difficult to say with any certainty if it is an alternate signature of Ichihara Nagamitsu (highly likely), a relative/student (very possible), or simply a different and unrelated smith (doubtful). Since I have yet to see a Nagamitsu blade on par with those produced by the Yasukuni tosho, Horii, Tsukamoto Okimasa, or any of the other top smiths of the period, to me, it just isn't something that gets me excited.....I try to collect the best of the period and Nagamitsu's work is just not it......

 

Considering what else one could buy for $4000+, it is hard to imagine this level of interest in an average WWII gunto. Trying to find a rational explanation, I can only guess that the bidders are after artifacts, not art...Then again, there is no rational explanation for much of what collectors do.....to each his own.

 

Hi, I know this is more than likely too late, but anyone still have a picture of this blade? Asking since the eBay listing has expired and I can't seem to for an archive for it. Thanks!

[Stephen]

Back from the dead , most of those members don't post anymore. 

Starting a new thread would be better asking about Nagamitsu. 

 

Which by the way we haven't seen many lately. Used to be monthly. 

One of my favorite smith's. 

[Bruce Pennington]

1 hour ago, TomHT said:

since the eBay listing has expired and I can't seem to for an archive for it.

This is exactly why I hate to see guys just post links instead of posting the photos.  A couple years go by and *poof* the link is dead.

[Kiipu]

7 hours ago, TomHT said:

anyone still have a picture of this blade?

 

Mistranslation On The Book

The nickname for Okayama Castle 岡山城 is Ujō 烏城 [Crow Castle].  The first name 龍起 can be pronounced several different ways, including Tatsuoki as used below.

備前国於烏城下市原龍起作 Bizen no Kuni oite Ujō-ka Ichihara Tatsuoki saku.

[Stephen]

4 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

couple years go by and *poof* the link is dead.

More like 14!! Grrrr