steve oakley Posted November 18, 2011 Report Posted November 18, 2011 As i was looking through ebay i noticed this auction. The seller is being open about the current standing of the blade and even mentions buying at risk. If you look at the images the hamon is thin gunome but when a polishing stone was applied then the gunome hamon disappeared. One consideration when buying a blade is the beauty of a hamon but in this case it states that the gunome was drawn. I have no intention of purchasing the item but curious as to others thoughts on the hamon. If it can happen to this blade in question then there must be others out there. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-Sam ... 5706wt_952 regards Steve Quote
drdata Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 Hmm. Too bad. As I understand, a polisher that uses the more popular Keisho technique is, in fact, drawing in the hamon with what I believe to be a slightly acidic Keisho stone. It can be far harder, and in many cases far less-flashy to follow a natural hamon (when its complex), so not surprised it could be worn off. I am not saying this was an attempt to paint on a false/flashy hamon, but how hard could it be to follow a straight line? Its a pretty convincing job, which is scary; even looking back its not that loud or flashy, or obvious where the real hamon is, but I've much to learn. Regards Quote
runagmc Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 If you have a sword in hand it's easy to see past a fake hadori hamon. When direct light hits the ha buchi it should almost glow and is usually very obvious. In the case of a misty hamon that doesn't have a well defined ha buchi it can be less obvious but certainly still noticable. With this blade I can't tell for sure... hazuya can make the hamon dark and hard to see when its not reflecting light and also the hazuya would lighten the ji as the dark color from nugui wears away. If a person didn't know the right way to look at the hamon they might think it wasn't there... but if they are polishing a sword I would think they would at least know how to view a hamon... BTW, traditionally, hadori is done with a small flat piece of natural uchigamori stone(hazuya) when doing kesho polish... Quote
Marius Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 As i was looking through ebay i noticed this auction. The seller is being open about the current standing of the blade and even mentions buying at risk. The seller is Mike Yamaguchi, one of the most honest dealers you can find. Just ask him about any blade he is selling and he will reply, being absolutely honest about its condition and whatever you ask for. Quote
BenoitD Posted November 19, 2011 Report Posted November 19, 2011 Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Benoit D Quote
Grey Doffin Posted November 23, 2011 Report Posted November 23, 2011 This sword just sold for $1,524. Maybe this should be my new sales technique; tell them the sword is a piece of poop and sit back and let them bid silly money. I don't get it. Grey Quote
drbvac Posted November 24, 2011 Report Posted November 24, 2011 Honesty is the best policy - folks aways hope you are wrong I guess - selling and really doesnt know what it is - I have dealt with Mike as well and he is honest and does know what he is doing :D Quote
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