Is this a fatal flaw? (again)

[Drago]

Hi,

 

in my quest for further knowledge and perhaps a good offer I ran across this: http://daimyou54.web.infoseek.co.jp/B2-985/index.htm

 

Plase take a look at the pictures of the ha-machi (almost at the bottom of the page). Right below the ha-machi there is a thin line right on both sides. What is you opinion? Is this a fatal flaw or just a scratch caused by the habaki?

And what might have caused that flaw if it is one? Is it because the hamon runs off there?

 

(I posted this here since this is less about the offer itself but the potential flaw.)

 

Thanks.

[huntershooter]

Appears to be hagire, which yes-is a fatal flaw.

[Brian]

Theoretically only fatal if going through the hamon. In this case, the hamon ends just above it. But given the location and compromised strength, I would also say it is fatal.

 

Brian

[Lindus]

Of course it could be said that a "fatal flaw" is a market/financial problem,if you like the blade,do not intend to make a short term profit from it then why not have a go. Seems to me that many Juyo swords are deficient in Boshi so dont dissmiss a nice blade so easily.

Just before the NMB falls on me like a flying elephant, providing the price relates to the problems,you may well learn much from the sword.

A similie, way back I saw a Yasu kuni sword, liked it very much but was told by an eminent collector of the time that it was "Just a Showato of no interest to anyone" so, as the finite volume of blades goes on, it may well be assesed as OK.

 

:|

Roy

 

PS Fatal, means if you are in combat it may break allowing your oponent to kill you,if this scenario applies do not buy it.

PPS, Sue and I collected the work of English potter Mary Rich,not just her "Good" work but her kiln failures, never will these be of "Value" but great fun.