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I don't know for sure if it is a fake, and if its not I'm curious about how they would have made this with the technology from 200 years ago. Edit: actually I realize casting works from the Edo period can be quite detailed, so I take that back. It still makes an interesting comparison with the other pieces I have.
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That's alright, it was selling pretty cheap so I was thinking why not. To be honest, the average person would find a fanciful design like this more interesting than say a plainly designed but well forged Myochin piece (for example). I don't understand how this could have been made in the Edo period. It seems like too much work to do by hand. Was it poured into a mould or something? Jay
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Hello, I brought a dragon themed copper tsuba, sold to me as an Edo piece but I'm having doubts as the dragon seems a bit too perfect. Is it likely for this to have been a machine made modern copy? Regards, Jay
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I'm pretty sure this is an army tsuka, but it's not the standard type. Maybe a late war piece? If it helps, the menuki look like they were painted green too. Adding a few more pics: Thanks for the responses! Jay
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Thank you Chris!
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Thanks Jay. Would shark skin be considered "better" or "worse" than ray skin, or is it just a matter of preference and availability?
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Hi all, I need a little help identifying the different types of same on this tsuka. Any input is appreciated! Jay
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Thanks guys, will post new pictures when I'm done cleaning it up! I don't have ren wax unfortunately, so a mild soap wash, scraping with bone and choji oil will have to suffice.
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Okay, will do that! Thanks for the pointers
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Thanks Chris, it's in my dry cabinet now till I find some time to clean it
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Interesting, the design is almost identical! Jay
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Thank you John
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Hi all, I'm looking for opinions on this tsuba. Any input is appreciated! It measures 65mm long and 4mm thick. Jay
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I am reasonably sure its the first character that has been obscured, as the space following the remaining character is smooth. It was probably a common functional blade rather than an art blade given the mei was punched... So a common mei like Kanesada does seem likely. Thanks everyone for the input!
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A few more pictures.
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Hi all, Came across this tanto with a punched out Mei. The remaining character reads "sada". The blade measures 22cm. It has a mix of mokume and masame hada. Any guesses as to what it could have been? Thanks, Jay
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Fire damage, rust, shortening... Sure looks like this piece has been through a lot. Guess it can be used as a pocket knife now
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Agreed. Judging from the patina on the tang and the positions of the mekugi ana, this was shortened at least twice. Once long ago and another time more recently.
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Thank you Jean. The nagasa measures 19cm. The total length is 30cm. It's a pretty beat up blade. Seems to have been badly rusted once, hence the deep pits. I have added a few more pictures, hopefully these will be slightly clearer. My apologies for the quality as I do not have proper photo taking equipment. Jay
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Hello, I am looking for the term used to describe the leathery texture on this hitatsura tanto. It occurs in streaks and patches separate from the hamon. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jay
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Thanks for the responses. It seems like the tsuba could be Higo, but made with high quality steel so it resembles Tosho? The thickness is 4mm. I've added a closeup of the texture. Hope it helps! Jay
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Here's a few more pictures
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Hello all, I came across this square shaped Tosho school tsuba (according to NTHK certificate), which caught my attention because we don't see square tsubas all that often. Also, Shibuiswords states that Tosho tsuba are round with a standard diameter of 9 centimeters: http://www.shibuiswords.com/toshowork.html Would this piece be considered an oddball? Thanks, Jay
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Hi Robin, I am a newbie myself so I am not in a position to pass judgement on this tsuba. However, in my humble opinion it's a beautiful piece and I would be glad to own it. Best Regards, Jay
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Thanks everyone for the responses. I have a feeling the left-most stroke of "Kuni" was meant to be longer but stopped short, and the smith decided to add another dot above to make up for it. Although it could be another character altogether as well. Best Regards, Jay
