Widowmaker

Hello, guys. I recently plan to buy a Mukansa level nihonto and I found this one. http://imgur.com/BDpYQXa I want to know your opinions or critics on this sword. Especially what are the flaws of this sword. For me, the only thing which disturb me is the width at the Hassaki which is a little bit thin compare to the average (2,65cm compare to 3cm). Also the price is around 1 000 000 JPY. Do you think it is worth it ? By the way the sword doesn't have any tosogu. I have to ship it to a Japanese craftman so that he can make a scabbard and tsuka for me. Thank you very much.

Thank you for your answer. Here is the photo of this nihonto. What do you think about its quality? Thank you http://imgur.com/BDpYQXa

Hello everyone, I hope everything go well for all you guys. Recently I have spotted a very good Nihonto forged by a Mukansa rank forger. The hamon looks beautiful and the length is quiet good for my size. I measure 172cm. However I have two questions for you guys: 1. The Width at the Hamachi 元幅 is 2,65cm and the one at the Kissaki is 1,95cm. This number seems to be quiet low for me as average width at the Hamachi is around 3cm. The length is 71cm for the blade. Do you think that the blade is too thin? I have searched on forum that if we are not technically trained, the sword may blend if it is too thin. 2. The blade is in Shirasaya. How much does the fabrcation of a new scabbard and tsuka cost in Japan? Thank you very much!!

Hello everyone, Thank you for all your answers. I have asked Roman to make a new pair of thick Seppa for me. He did incredible amazing seppa in the past. Thanks again for your answer.

I am 99% sure that it is fake. The hamon looks so artificial... The guy who made this tried to impress people with all the engraving on the sword, but this just make it even more ridiculous

Hello everyone, today I finally managed to put my 风林火山 tsuba on the kanehide nihonto. However I just noticed that, I have a 0.15cm gap between the tsuba and the inferior seppa. I didn't have such as a gap before, it is certainly because of the thickness of the new tsuba. So what should I do now? I just don't like the fact that things are not well assembled. Should I buy a pair of seppa which are thicker than before so that I don't have any gap? Or I should add a third seppa? Please give me some advices please. Thank you very much in advance!!!

Hello everyone, I recently begin iaito training. I wonder which transporting bag do you guys use when you take bus or subway in public place? I have this bag, But it is way too attractive for other people. Everyone is looking at the bag as if there is something strange or dangereous inside, I feel unconfortable... So I plan to buy another bag, something like this What do you think? Is there an specific manufacturer or seller or brand that you use? I need a really high quality one. Please give me some advices. Thank you very much in advance!!!

Hello, everyone, The alcohol I purchased from a reputed ebayer has arrived yesterday evening. I cleaned my sword with a microfiber cloth with this alcohol. It is 99,9% isopropylic alcohol. What is suprising is that, when I looked my sword after cleaning it under light, I discover something like choji style hamon that I didn't notice before applying the alcohol. We can observ this if I place the Nihonto vertically under the light and looked at it carefully. Is it normal? I didn't see this before when I examined the sword under light. (or maybe I didn't pay attention). It is hard to take photos right now, since I am alone and no one could help me holding the sword. But I will try to find a way to make some photos. Thank you in advance.

Hi, guys, Just want to make a little update for this thread. Does anyone find any new interesting offer for this book? Please let us know if anybody got it for a interesting price. Thank you

Thank you Chris. I will wait for yuji's answer.

Hi guys, here are the Mei. Hope it could help you identifying. Thank you

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Hi Chris, I have asked this to Yuji of Tokugawa arts sword. I am waiting for his answer. Thank you for the observation.

It is recent, anything later than 1900's is recent imo. I say cut away! If later in life if he decides to polish it then im sure years of use will be fixed in one polish anyway. Great sword, your photos look way better than the ones from the dealer. Id be happy with that. Btw is your profile picture Aizen? Trent S I have been in the list of David Hofhine for a future polish. It will be done in two years... I think I have a lot of time. LOL, yes, my profile is Aizen Sosuke, my favorite character in Bleach.(before he reveals his true nature).

Zhang, is this a Japanese blade? Seems unusually heavy, and the edge should not have a mirror polish. At least this is what I am used to see. Hello, Rokujuro, yes, it is a Nihonto. I would say that the weight is normal and average for a traditionnal Shinken. I think it is just I lack exercise and my arms don't have enough muscle yet. LOL.