Enomoto Sadayoshi

[w.y.chan]

I'm more than a bit surprise a Sadayoshi blade has achieved Tokubetsu Hozon. This appears to be his average work from 1972, he made better swords than this especially his ayasugi

https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-zushu-mishima-ju-yusuishin-sadayoshimukansa/

 

 

[Stephen]

Not sure i agree...its pretty flawless.

[Alex A]

Good to see, I like his ko-itame.

[w.y.chan]

Just to clarify, for a modern smith Its not a question of whether his blade is flawless or not. Up till now other than some (not all) Ningen Kokuho it pretty difficult for a modern smith to recieve TH. I've not yet seen a Sumitane Masamine or Osumi Toshihira recieve TH. Its a question worth asking, has there been a re-evaluation or a shift in standard from the NBTHK recently because I can see a lot more TH being awarded to shinsakutos and could Juyo Token be next for smiths such as Amata Akitsugu because his swords are price the same as some Juyo blades? 

[Ray Singer]

Here is another example of a shinsakuto that has passed Tokubetsu Hozon. Ozawa Masatoshi.

 

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s651467682?fbclid=IwAR3a1PpwbqgXXrrQcmtGOYadrl92S_n4klchsiLPrMgSs29Gcv7kg2ekDQw

 

 

[Alex A]

A dealer In Japan did mention of a rumour there are new judges at NBTHK, whether that has anything to do with it, i dont know

[Vermithrax16]

I was under the same impression as Alex. This is encouraging for the more modern smiths if a real trend.

[TETSUGENDO]

Great is great, regardless of age...denial of the fact is finally fading away...it about time!

 

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[Curran]

Not sure i agree...its pretty flawless.

 

No, it has a minor flaw high on the blade-

but I otherwise agree. As Aoi Arts said, it does remind me of Shizu work.

[Alex A]

Presented with a good sword by Enomoto Sadayoshi, I don't see how the NBTHK could deny it TH. (especially worthy of preservation)

 

Aoi Art...……….."a very famous swordsmith designated Mukansa".

 

If you see one of his good blades in hand, you will get it.

[w.y.chan]

That is good news modern smiths recieving TH now as a matter of standard rather than because of reputation as a LNT. 

Regarding this Sadayoshi have to say it is not his best work, also from 1972 he is not at his peak and the general workmanship from that era from all smiths were not as high as those made in the late 70s onwards. Also note that Aoi consider it is "Jo Jo saku" work for that particular smith so what would that say about a "Saijo Saku" example? A Juyo Token?

[Alex A]

I get what your saying Wah, but ilook at it this way.

 

NBTHK have it in hand and think it worthy, im at risk of being labelled "Dunning Kruger", should I consider disagreeing with them.   

[Guest Rayhan]

It is very interesting indeed and a good question. Having submitted many Gendaito (some that are themselves flawless) for Tokubetsu Hozon and receiving Hozon only, there must be some shift in considerations for swords after 1950 in the NBTHK now. I shall ask this next week.