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  7. 3rd generation Tadayoshi daisaku?

    in Nihonto

    Posted

    Thanks for that link Jim.

     

    So after some consultation with Mr Robertshaw (with many thanks) it turns out that the example I showed was not a daisaku by the third gen, given the yasurime are kiri.

     

    It seems that the yasurime are key in determining if it is daisaku.

     

    Here's an example that we agreed was likely daisaku/daimei, even though it is of narrow construction normally seen with 2nd gen.

     

    http://www.iidakoendo.com/info/item/a101.htm

     

    1436_10.jpg

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  11. 3rd generation Tadayoshi daisaku?

    in Nihonto

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    Hi folks,

     

    Wanted to know everyone's opinion on this Omi daijo Tadahiro blade.

    Does it look like a potential 3rd gen daisaku to you guys?

     

    Points in favour:

    1. Looks like late era work for 2nd gen. - sugata, nakagojiri

    2. Jigane just jumps out at you, lots of jinie. Could also be the polish quality bringing it out.

    3. Fairly wide construction 3.24-2.24cm

     

    http://katananokura.jp/SHOP/1405-K03.html

    K-tadahiro-06_11.jpg

     

    Points against

    1. Yasurimei looks slightly sujikai, but perhaps not enough?

    2. Yasurimei is fine, not coarse

     

    In any case, its a great work imho that jumped out at me straight away....

    What do you guys think?

  18. This is my favourite piece.

    in General Nihonto Related Discussion

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    Of the pieces in my limited collection, I would have to say that this Koa Isshin Mantetsu is my favorite. It was such an utter mess when I found it buried in a corner at an antique shop in NY (and paid $100 USD for it). Now it looks wonderful and I revel the fact that it was saved from the scrap heap to be enjoyed by future generations.

     

    Kurt K

     

    I was shocked to see Mantetsu blades selling in Japan for $7000-$10,000US!!!!

     

    out of curiosity....

    Is that because of any artistic value or just popularity amongst collectors from the more *cough* "nostalgic" sections of Japanese society?

     

    (sorry about the :offtopic: )

  21. Unusual pick up - Massive Kansei blade

    in Nihonto

    Posted

    :thumbsup: +1,000,000

    I'm always disappointed when I read responses like what I see above. It's not my place to set the tone here but I think when someone has made a clear mistake like this and people give offensive or curt responses to it they don't help bring someone into the hobby. They turn someone off and turn them away. Turning people away hurts all of us. We're all getting older and I don't exactly see tons of young people pouring in behind the last generation to take up this hobby. So please, be nice.

     

    To the OP, what you have bought is a Chinese fake. If you have an opportunity to return it you should. Hopefully you did not pay a lot for it because it is a lesson blade for you.

     

    In spite of side or arrogant types of responses that seem to come up on this board more often than they should, we have all made mistakes. Other times people make a good move while crowds voice their disapproval too so you have to keep that in mind.

     

    But in this case the blade is no good.

     

    The chinese fakes of nowadays are much much better than they were 10 years ago, which were real horror shows, but it should be obvious if you've had some time to study blades. Before spending more money you should invest in visiting some shows and trying to familiarize yourself more with good swords.

     

    In terms of this particular fake, for the inexperienced I can see how they can fall into a trap with this. Sometimes people post here and forget that what is obvious to them now is something that would have fooled them too at some point in their life.

     

    We all start out not knowing anything and have to go through various experiences to get somewhere. This particular lesson has told you that you should probably not be in the business of buying speculator's blades just yet. Better to buy something with a paper and in polish or seek out an advisor or friend who is capable of vetting the calls you make. Unless these things are very cheap it is easy to spend enough on junk and have nothing of any value at the end of the day. Accumulating a lot of junk can be very expensive.

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