harvg

Greetings, I would appreciate any thoughts you might have on this recently acquired Katana. I've taken as many measurements as I can think of, with the basics being: Overall length 34 1/8", Nakago 6 7/8" and a Sori of 9/16". Hopefully my pictures will give some clues. Thank you in advance! Best Regards Harvg

Mei reveal: Dewa Daijō Fujiwara Kuni- (presumeably the last character of "Michi" was cut off) Thoughts on whether the mei is genuine?

Recently acquired a very nice katana. I just wanted to confirm if I got the translation right. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Harvg

Recently acquired what katana. Came in much nicer condition than the pics indicated, so very happy with that. It is signed, but I was hoping to get some opinions without first being biased by the mei. Overall length 34 1/8" Nakago length 6 7/8" Sori approx 9/16' Best Regards Harvey Gallant

Jean, having the advantage of having this sword in hand, I have little doubt that it is a traditionally made Japanese sword. I do not have much confidence in the mei though. Cheers

Thanks for the info. I've reoriented the main photo, to give a more accurate perspective, which better shows the shape of the nakago. The machi are not in alignment.

Hi All, recently took a flyer on this wakizashi. Feels legit, and the closest I can come to translating the mei is ChikaMura. The Tsuba is also signed. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Harvey

Hello, read an interesting article on the study of a KuniSada mei. The mei in question (figure #3 Left) looks very similar to the stroke pattern of mine......thoughts? Here is an excerpt from the article: One of the authors (DM) sent an oshigata and photographs of the mei to Mr. Tanobe Michihiro of the NBTHK . In his kind response, Tanobe explained that the mei is authentic and a jishin-mei of the shodai Kunisada. Jishin-mei is a term used to refer to a signature cut by the craftsman's own hand, rather than a mei cut for the master by his student or, daimei. The sword eventually received an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon paper. Harvey

Hello, I recently aquired this wakizashi, signed Izumi no Kami KuniSada, possibly 1st generation. The sword is definitely genuine, the mei looks good....but any thoughts as to whether it matches the sword. I believe the mei was originally 7 charachters, but two maybe lost when it was shortened. Harvey

Could use some help on this translation, for this possible acquisition.....doesnt seem to jive with swordsmith index. Thoughts?? Thanks in advance! harvg

As always, thanks so much! I have been looking at the mei of the different generations, and having the hardest time matching the Suke kanji. Closest I come is to 1st gen, but this overall mei seems much fainter. I would have to lean towards maybe gimei.....?? Harvey G

I recently acquired this wakizashi from an online auction. The mei is faint (old)?. I believe I can make out "Daido" as the 3rd character....? Thanks in advance for any assistance! Harvey G

Hi, recently aquired this Tsuba and was wondering if anyone agrees with the attribution of Higo Hayashi late Edo period? Unfortunately the NTKK paper certificate did not accompany the Tsuba, which im working on locating. DImensions are approx 72.9mm x 69.9mm x 6.2mm Thanks, and as always, any thoughts/opinions are greatly appreciated! Harvey G