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Ray Singer Grand Master

Ray Singer

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Hi James,

 

It is not the kitae-ware itself but what it is bordering on which you may want to give consideration to. Those elliptical areas appear to be shingane, and the kitae-ware runs along the boundary between shingane and kawagane. This is something which is commonly seen in Hizen-to.

 

Best regards,

Ray

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Ken-Hawaii Grand Master

Ken-Hawaii

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Not tremendously unusual, James, & if it's just happening in one area, then it's likely just the beginning of the outer steel (shingane) wearing thin to the software metal core (kawagane), just as Ray said. It's more of an eyesore than anything to worry about, but do try to look at the good points of your blade.

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