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Alex A

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  1. Yeh, was thinking the write-up was a little optimistic.
  2. Briefly looking at this sword, cant help a wondering why there are not more mekugi-ana, ? Also, suriage appears not too old. 2nd sword down on the Japanese page. listed as "odachi" http://www.thelanesarmoury.co.uk/shop.php
  3. Yes, please do as it would be interesting to know more about this blade and how to make the best of it. You have the fact there appears to be little at the Hamachi, large nicks that cant be removed without removing half the hamon which is already thin, a thin Kasane, the chance of hagire and Bo-hi that already shows an opening. Cleaning up the bo-hi is a risky task, as there is a chance it will show more openings. Bare in mind the cost of what you potentially spend v what you have in return. Old blades with faults, some of us will put up with, but there are many that wont, Just something to bare in mind if you ever want to sell. Saying all that, id be curious too, look forward to seeing what the polisher makes of it.
  4. Also, think the fact that its ubu/mumei and of that age, think one day it might start to bug you.
  5. Yes, many ubu swords have bo-hi that that extend the full length of the nakago, not that im saying this sword is ubu. I also agree with Kirill,can be tricky though. Sometimes we do stuff from the heart, and not from the mind. This isn't a sword for a top polisher. Best.
  6. Make sure there are no cracks, took some bashes. Comes across a bit strange maybe that someones just had a go at polishing one side. Just a thought, good luck
  7. I would get an opinion by someone in hand and take it from there, Maybe there is a experienced polisher out there that can give an opinion and possibly do something with it, without hitting you with too much of an hefty bill. Good luck.
  8. Not much left in the blade, judging by whats left at the Hamachi and the Kasane. Pity about those nicks in the edge, last thing it needs. Can you make out hada or any hamon left?, I cant tell. As mentioned, might well be an early blade, if so, what to do?
  9. I once found it difficult to capture a blades true sori in a pic, came across exagerated, more like a banana 2.86cm does not sound too epic curvature. Get someone to take a look at it, in hand.
  10. Thanks Shannon, appreciate you taking the time to share your findings, very interesting.
  11. What i like about this particular blade is that both sides of the hamon stand out as excellent Often with chogi, one side of the blade is far better or more interesting than the other side or there are parts of the hamon that go rather dull in places. Great sword. Never really read much about blades being better on one side than the other, might be a decent topic.
  12. Always like to see good Sukekane (and others) Choji. Like looking into a fire. Very nice, http://www.sword-auction.jp/en/content/as19312-刀%EF%BC%9A備州長船住横山祐包明治ニニ年二月日友成五十八代孫-katana-bishu-osafune-ju-yokoyama-sukekane
  13. Shinshinto Naomitsu for both. Sorry, couldn't resist
  14. Maybe it was carried around in a gun case. Seriously,.dont know much about these fittings but this looks like it was put together and left in a box in the attic.
  15. Not easy to get a good idea of the steel from pictures but now wondering. Difficult from images, looking at the jigane, I cant help thinking if this blade was made from a steel that wasn't his usual.
  16. Well, that comes as a big surprise. Once owned a Naokatsu and spent a good while looking into his work, im done with this infernal hobby! Shows how difficult kantei can be without seeing the whole blade. "Shinshinto is dull", i will now ignore.
  17. Does not look Shinshinto to me. At first glance I was thinking Nobukuni line (but thats not an answer, cant make it fit) This may take a while
  18. That makes me think Edo. Il go with Hizen Masahiro, copy of an older works.
  19. Ok, cheers
  20. Nakago pic Kirill ?
  21. Same way as us, but with a lot more knowledge and resources
  22. Another point, risky from an health and safety point of view. Might get knocked over, visitors mess with it, etc etc
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