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Hello all, I have been searching and searching online and found nothing useful on these. Ultra sparkly jigane, nothing I own comes close to that .. Era? School? Smith? HELP Nagasa: 566.73 mm Motogasane: 7.2 mm Nakago Length: 171.3 mm Thank you for your time! P.S. This is the closest to the jigane of mine http://www.bushidojapaneseswords.com/clo1-nagamaki-noashi---chogi.html

Here it is. I had misplaced a lot of papers it came with. My sincere apology

First - to all that helped out one way or another - thank you. Jim, the Jumyo is muromachi (sue koto as I guessed) and the Tadayoshi tanto is indeed Shodai! Now, it is time for a deep breath Admins, feel free to erase all photos and lock the thread! Thank you

I have elaborate koshirae with NBTHK tsuba paper. Mine is Shinto as Jim P had pointed out and it is signed (as you may have seen) and not papered. I want to insure it and keep it as well as the tadayoshi tanto and few others I'd be inquiring about down the road

Hi No papers, I wouldn't bother otherwise..Thanks, I just wanted to give you an idea so I didn't spend a lot of time for the photos.. the one below is what I was referring to http://swordsofjapan.com/project/jumyo-in-koshirae/ Tadayoshi is 1st generation. Will post pictures of what I found This book might be a great read for me "From August 1630 Shodai Tadahiro began signing custom order swords of exceptionally high quality for high ranking people, using the mei Hizen Kuni Jû Fujiwara Tadahiro i.e., without the Musashi Daijô title. ----> He used a thick chisel and carved extended chisel strokes. The mei are called Kenjô-mei and obviously indicate a valuable sword." Roger Robertshaw The School of Hizen Tadayoshi So that right there ends the research for me. I have to say I feel lucky Thank you

It's hard to say by the photo but I am providing it just to be there (tanto is perfect, the oil makes it appear as kitae ware). I personally have more interest in knowing the Jumyo I asked about. This kanteisho states it is shodai (unless NTHL doesn't know what they are talking about..)

Hello I am very thankful the provided information.... That is my Chinese name (lol) But on what page is the shodai ??

Although I am in no position to suggest an opinion but these two signatures have nothing in common.

I have to say Thanks to all of you one more time. I find it unnecessary to be taking photos as professional ones can still be seen online. However, since I am doing nothing but getting more confused while reading about different era and schools I have others to continue to do research on and hopefully you'd help out whenever you have time. Would it be okay if I ask about another one that has been of a great interest? I know the mei is Jumyo - the questions I can't answer are - 1) Nakago appears shinto (no chance for sue koto?) - am I wrong? 2) In what tier is horimono (low mid high grade)? I see one of the members and highly respected seller has Jumyo on his website at 20k so I wonder whether this has similar standing. Thank you in advance

I am not disappointed by any means Jean plus I am happy to hear that many of his works are still around (and that many have reached the status) as that would make it easier to identify since NTHK is not the usual choice of collectors (from what I read). As you may saw, I questioned the website and that is why I am asking you guys. To me this is a good starting item for my small collection and with all of your help (and the Internet) I have been able to establish what it is at least. Value, is my next point of interest. Thank you!

No kidding. I hope I could get the NTHK Kanterisho reissued otherwise I don't know if I'd ever consider shipping this to Japan... No way as of now, I'd rather not have the Juyo but have it safe right here in front of my eyes..

I am just collecting opinions from you guys. From what I see, his works are very very rare and a Naginata sold for a big number from what I understand. Thank you.

I guess someone tried to sell it before I got it. This is the blade. Not sure if this is reliable site as I just found it and the kanteisho paper is gone as we already established. My guess is - this is an unusual piece and very very rare. And that price suggested.. is that within ballpark??? https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20503/lot/1186/

Thank you. Wanted to run it by you either way. I didn't know a certificate could be reissued. Thanks again, I think this is a 'good one'.

Thank you for taking the time. The blade was published, the paper was lost. Published: Japan Sword Preservation Society, ed., Token to reikishi. no. 646, May, 2002, pg. 34

Thank you very much. I have been reading Markus Sesko and he actually has Shodai Tadayoshi picture there (in reference to the konuka hada) which looks the same on my blade. Thanks again

Thank you. I know one thing for certain - the blade gives me confidence to think about shodai as the konuka hada is extremely easy to make out.

Much appreciated. I think it is shodai but I need clarification if possible

Hello, I'd like to ask whether this mei says Hizen Kuni Tadayoshi And whether by the signature it could be established which generation. Thank you in advance

Great .. Today for the first time they said that my articles can not be received if I don't contact a broker and pay my tax. I guess it's already in progress as I never had to contact and pay anything to anyone and as maybe most of us know, there were no taxes added on any antique over 100 years of age.

I appreciate you taking the time to introduce valuable facts in order to determine period specifically. As I have limited experience I can assure you no question will be asked twice but one thing that I question is - isn't masame finer steel? Or maybe it has a small mix of itame .. I don't know but I want to learn. Also, it seems like regardless of Jo Saku rating there must have been something that is worth the tokubetso hozon status in it. I think I will attempt to buy it, I am secretly hoping Mark would let us know what his offer was before I initiate contact with the seller whom has pretty good selling feedback so far

Thank you very much for your opinion and input. I was just asking about his offer. Also without expanding the discussion I thought that the forging of the shinogi usually consists of 'larger' itame in the area where the blade is the weakest. Plus, this is a defense sword so that in a sense creates a path for justification of my liking. Also, how did it get toku ho? Does that mean that eventually every blade that has had hozon will be awarded the next level? Thanks again

Hi Mark, I see this disappeared. I want to contact the seller and ask about it. Could you please share what your offer was so I get a better feel for what I should pay? Thank you in advance

As a noob I think this is worth every cent. Spectacular - I will be keeping an eye out although it should sell quick.