Thank you.
--Matt B.

Posted 26 October 2018 - 05:01 PM
Mei is 雷光. Not sure of the reading, Raimitsu? By itself, I believe 雷 is read kaminari (ie. thunder).
Posted 26 October 2018 - 05:34 PM
Posted 26 October 2018 - 09:05 PM
雷光 also translates to raikou (lightning).
Posted 26 October 2018 - 09:55 PM
Posted 27 October 2018 - 12:13 PM
Matt that looks really like a named sword. Interesting, could you tell us more about it?
Posted 28 October 2018 - 03:10 AM
Yes, I can. I decided to put this sword up at auction on eBay. Here is the link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113331988601
The sword is an o-tanto. As mentioned, this sword was named by its maker 'Raikou'--or 'Lightning'. So interesting! As all of us know, yes there are named swords out there--but as uncommon as they are, we need to pay attention when we see one.
The fuchi/kashira are matching shakudo, and gold. The tsuba has a paulownia flower motif.
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Posted 28 October 2018 - 11:24 PM
Posted 29 October 2018 - 04:30 AM
Sure Stephen. How about on these 9 sword auctions (I added another tonight), how about free shipping within the U.S., and half price shipping to overseas NMB members!
--Matt Brice
www.StCroixBlades.com
Posted 05 November 2018 - 06:37 PM
The named sword discussed in this thread is up at auction in my eBay Store, St. Croix Blades. This auction ENDS TUESDAY NIGHT.
We all know named swords are something to pay attention to--place a bid to see if yours wins the auction! Here is the link:
https://www.ebay.com...=p2045573.m1684
--Matt B
St. Croix Blades
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