Dean1981

Tada Aki was a good gendai smith ,in the books won a place in 1941competion rated best for sharp swords

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Morning all Since this forum has taught me a lot about these swords I thought I would ask an important question about a sword I wish to buy. The blade looks good in my opinion and it has very nice fittings with a nice saya in leather. What’s your thoughts on the nakago, it looks like it might have been cleaned to reveal the makers mark. I’ve been told the sword maker won a tournament in Japanese for sharpest sword in 1941. What’s your thoughts, has the nakago maybe being cleaned lessened the value of this piece as I really like the hamon on it. Thanks In advance - D

Beautiful piece Bruce Congratulations Sir

Thankyou Brian The unsigned blade is really something very beautiful In hand, the blade is very unique to look at. I looked up hitatsura and it pretty much matches the pictures. The Hamon is naturally formed ? - Dean

Also thanks for the advice and kind comments - Dean

Not that I know of but as the other side is black I’m Guessing he may have cleaned it to unveil the mei. Both Tanto’s where in poor condition when found as can be seen by the saya’s so I got them professionally stone cleaned to save them.

Blade 2 found in a cave on Iwo with a flag

Blade 1 with no history except it was brought back after the war

Evening all Thought I would show these 2 Tanto’s ? They where bought home by American vets after the war. The one with the black lacquered saya was found in a cave on Iwo Jima wrapped in a flag. I have the flag also. The other one I have no history on it. Both had some very light surface rust so I sent them away to be stone polished the traditional way, it cost me a small fortune but I wanted it done correctly. Both are very very sharp and have some beautiful crystals in them, I’m guessing these ones are traditionally made ? I look forward to your comments - Dean

Thankyou PaulB and Bruce amazing information as always yours Dean

So my Questions are: Are oil quenched blades still made in the traditional sense What would a sword like this sell for as I would like to put it up for sale Yours Dean

Here are the photos requested

Of course I’ll get you More photos

Just to add there are no nicks in the blade and it’s been oiled and looked after, no rust

The saya really is beautiful

Afternoon all and a very happy new year to you, I was given this sword which is in amazing condition a year ago by a friend. The blade has a beautiful Hamon and blade with an equally beautiful saya. the colours are strong and it’s been kept in its bag and stored correctly. The tang is not signed but has the file marks for being hand forged I’m told, Could I please have some opinions on this sword and a rough price as I will be putting it up for sale, also if anyone is interested please feel free to contact me thanks in advance D

Thanyou all, yes please highlight this one and put it in the fake thread for future reference

Thank you sir As to my suspicions Yours Dean

Arsenal marks

Are the markings original ?

Handle

Hi all I have recently acquired this sword and would like to know if it looks ok and is original. The numbers match the blade and scabbard Thanks in advance

Also your spot on with that bugle pic !

Yes sir that’s what I thought - I won the helmet so will update with better pics. Thanks so much to everyone