Matthew Jensen

It is a copy but not 100% or even 80% accurate accurate one. There are differences between the two in weight and curvature that are meaningful and could be closer. At the same time the point of balance is the same and the shape is very similar enough to have the original saya work for the reproduction. It has a similar feeling in the hand or at least close enough that it moves similarly to the original. It is still a Longquan reproduction sword and it is not going to look like the original in the finer details. The goal was to have something that would give me a similar feeling when cutting or doing iaido with the sword. The tsuka length distracts me a bit but I do feel like it checked that box reasonably well. When you say the geometry does not look right, is that in the nakago or do you think the blade looks off? From a measurement perspective, they are very similar. Those are in the description of the video but I have an image that might better show the blades side by side.

I don't really know of a use case for a copy if you did not want something for use. It is not likely to interest a nihonto collector as a subject of study or art object. If you don't have the desire to use the sword in your collection then I don't think this is going to be useful. Except, to toy with folks that don't know anything about swords as a game of "which is the real sword." The second question, this is not a traditionally made bade in the way folks on this board appreciates. It is modern steels but it is a laminated construction with a mid tier Chinese polish. I think it has charm but it is not the same as the original. Not sure if I answered your questions but happy to elaborate if you want more info.

Threadomancy here. I have had this sword for quite a while and pondered selling or mounting it up for years. I recently had RyanSword (a Chines sword maker) create a reproduction of the sword. It came out quite well considering the price. The video is posted here - I am curious if my assumptions are correct. Are there folks on this forum that would like to have a copy of a sword to play with? If so, what sword would you like to copy? Curious about thoughts.

I don't post often here, please forgive me if I am putting this in the wrong section. I am looking for info on the maker of this sword. The info I have says it is Masatoshi estimated date 1628. I am having trouble finding much of anything other than a few obscure foot notes. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

I was wondering if there are any historic examples of a blade using both naginata-hi and futasuji-bi? If you know of any examples can you provide a link to a photo? I ask because a short while ago I was sent a review sample from a Chinese production company. They offer both styles of hi and asked them to combine them on one blade. Initially I did it because I wanted to examine how they produce the two different styles but in the back of my mind, I thought I had seen it on a few antiques in the past. I went to have a look today and I am unable to find a single example. I have included a photo of the mass production sword so you can get an idea of what I am asking. I know the "everything" is far from perfect and it would be helpful to find a better example to explain why. Thanks for your help.

I picked up this blade recently. It does not have a stamp on it and I could use help with the signature. Any other info would also be appreciated.

Thank you Jussi!

I have a question on three wakizashi.. I don't know what the mei says or have any info on them. Anything you can provide would be appreciated. First.. This is from a O-wakizashi (more photos here) Second.. This is a wakizashi I picked up on a little while ago for the fittings (more photos here) Third.. This has no signature. It has a lot of interesting detail but nothing to go on for signature.. (more photos here) Please let me know if you have any information. Thanks for your time.

This one is not from Komonjo, its from another ebay seller but they look very similar. I do have a blade from Komonjo though. (Click for Photos) Maybe someone can tell me about that one too. I am guessing it is fake but that's what I deserve for buying it without thinking. It is getting mounted now and looks something like this now. It should be done in the not too distant future and my plan is to sell it. (probably.. I might like it)

Thanks for the help! 忠善作 Tadayoshi saku would be a really good find but I am guessing it is gimei. It looks like a shinsakuto of modern construction. I got it for a good deal so I can't complain even if it is gimei. It will work well for an iai blade. Anyway, I had hoped it was a lower end gendito but I think I am out of luck there. I'll post better photos when I get a chance to take some. I appreciate the help. This is one of my first posts here and I feel welcome. Cheers,

Anyone have any idea what the signature is on this nakago? I got a shinsakuto on ebay not too long ago and I am looking for more info on it. Maybe I got a shin-not-kool-yo?