md02geist

Very great discussion here. I think we can reach a consenus at least in that it is a sort of a naoshi, old, and probably worth a proper shinsa.

That’s all pretty great info. Not sure where all it leads us at this point though.

Also y'all are correct; the boshi does not turn back. I apologize, my lighting was insufficient and I thought I saw something I didn't. All discussion and pointing out of stuff is very much welcome to me. I'm still only a little bit into learning so I have a long ways to go.

I would very much agree that what is now the nakago was at one point part of the blade; positioning of the hi as you state seems to indicate this to me, as it goes well below the habaki. I wonder if it was a blade damaged or broken at some point, and but the upper portion of a fairly longer blade salvaged or similar. To my eyes (please feel free to comment if you see differently) it looks koto to me rather than a stylish Edo naoshi. In addition, despite the sayagaki saying Rai it seems *to me* (and to a few others who have looked at it) to look very Naminohira. The shape of it does to my eyes look like a partial Kamakura naginata, although obviously cut down and/or modified. Thoughts?

Not sure of any modification as it's a pretty old blade by mine and a few others estimation. The boshi does turn back as normal, it's just not particularly visible in the pictures. You can somewhat see it in the middle picture of the second post, top line of pictures.

A few more pictures. Sayagaki says Rai, but written by unknown so I don't take it into account.

Recently purchased, presented for your enjoyment.

Rented it and watched it today. I thought it was phenomenal. The "filler" you mention is really only filler from an already-educated person's perspective. Otherwise it's "education."

Here is one of the trailers for it.

Thanks for posting that. I was coming here today to do so. Here’s to hoping it’s decent.

Unsure, Carlo. Here’s the press release.

Short update; Gravitas Ventures has purchased the rights to the film and it is slated for open worldwide video on demand, Blu-ray, and dvd release on July 31, 2018. They did a press release today.

Still available.

Sale will now include a donation to NMB Am I priced too high? Make me an offer

I’m going to bring this down to 1500. Oshigata included as well, I forgot to mention that.

Please feel free to make me offers. I'm willing to negotiate.

Gakusee is absolutely correct. The quality of the yari is very high too, it’s far from your typical sankaku.

They sure did!

Thank you Ken! I haven’t seen one quite like this either. That’s why I picked it up initially to study! It’s judged sue seki with Mei of Kane-?, as they are unable to determine the second character.

Excellent large yari in great polish. Mid to late Muromachi. Fantastic hamon. Blade length : 40,5 cm or 15.9 inches. Sori : 0,0 cm or 0,0 inches. Mekugi : 2 Width at Hamachi : 2.49 cm or 0.98 inches. Kasane : 0.90 cm or 0.35 inches. Jigane : Koitame-hada well grained with Jinie deeply attached. Includes Yari, shirasaya, sword bag, NBTHK certificate, Aoi sheet, and Markus Sesko translation of the NBTHK certificate (digital, though I'll print you out one if you'd really like). Asking 1800 obo net via paypal. Price includes shipping and insurance in the continental US. Shipping outside the continental US is available but will add to the price, probably substantially due to length. Please click on the pictures for more info. I am happy to answer any questions one may have, or work with you on payment or price if it's just out of your reach.

Recently picked up a wakizashi from J Reid. Communication was good and he shipped lightning fast. The package got held up in customs (surprise surprise) but the delay wasn’t his fault. Item also exceeded my expectations and he’s guaranteed it to pass shinsa as the blade is understood to be so I couldn’t ask for more. Fantastic buying experience.

Lots of interesting thoughts here everyone, thank you

I thought that might be it, but wasn't sure. Those are primarily the two months I've seen, more of August.

Hello all, Simple question; are there "lucky" or more important months for swords to have been completed? I seem to see lots of Hachigatsu blades. I did some searching and research but didn't turn up anything...is there anything special about August or am I just running into coincidence? Thank you!

Wonderful taste. Hope your bank account is loaded lol.