How Old 2

Good Afternoon

Again pictures are not too good but opinions are welcome.

Nagasa 63.0cm

Motohaba 2.9cm

Saki-haba 2.0cm

Sori 1.4cm

Kissaki 3.6cm.

Mick

Mick,

The signature is a bit hard for me to read, but I am guessing Toshikane. Your second picture seems to show that the boshi is a continuation of the hamon and would indicate a koto sword. Looking in Hawley, I would guess this is Toshikane in Mino, active around 1429 - Muromachi period. He signed with a two-character signature, so this would seem to fit.

Have you considered purchasing some basic books to help with your study?

Regards,

Hoanh

Thanks Hoanh, it might read Fujishima.

Mick

Fujishima

藤島

Chris

I'm posting some more pictures. I don't feel this blade is anywhere near the same level as the previous one discussed.

The pictures might indicate rust but there is none. Likewise it might look as though it's been scoured with wire wool but that I think is due to the course itame hada.

It's in remarkably good condition, especially as it's been carried to war and must be in excess of 500 years old - Koto. I would very much appreciate your opinion on this as I am eager to learn - is this how old it is?

Mick

For some reason this one wasn't added, I'll try again.

Mick

Koto is a pretty reasonable guess....Looks like a fairly well made sword with lots of activity.