Iga (no) kami kinmichi

[hobnails]

Hi guys i posted a tsunagi in the translate section a couple of days ago which Guido kindly translated as

Iga (no) Kami Kinmichi + length (2 shaku 3 (?) sun 6 bu), the other side read Yamanouch-ke denrai

(heirloom of the Yamanouch family)

,Bazza asked for some pictures of the blade and koshirae so here they are enjoy

 

Chris H

[Ken-Hawaii]

Very nice-looking blade, Chris.

[Geraint]

Dear Chris.

 

Sweet package!  Thanks for sharing.

 

All the best.

[SteveM]

Beautiful sword. Was this your first purchase? Because if it is... wow. You've done well. 

I think mid-to-late 1600s, which is not a popular era because the sword shapes tend to be a bit straight and boring, but the hada and hamon on this sword look outstanding. Its in very good condition, and even the furnishings look interesting. 

[Bazza]

Good evening Chris,

 

Thank you very much for putting up pictures of your sword.  WOW!!  A mouth-watering item and its made for some late night juices to flow before I shut down and retire to my dreams...

 

BaZZa.

 

EDIT:  PS - nice photos too.

[Jacques D.]

Sandai Kinmichi (third generation). If not papered it deserves to be sent to NBTHK shinsa