Swords

Just found out there’s a hole in the blade I guess that blows that And not papered

Thanks for the translation Nicholas

Bruce Actually it’s #8322 not sure what it stands for The hardware Tsuba seppas are #11

I need help translate this signature if it’s the same as smith shown below 藤原国路 Fujiwara Kunimichi signed #822 many thanks steve

Exactly what papers should I ask for ? Its a short sword blade length is 56.8cm (22.36inches)

Hi I saw this and because it’s signed Fujiwara Kunimichi It’s by a well known smith and Is it worth pursuing I believe it’s a short sword ? I’m trying to get dimensions Hard to know condition with just pictures My concerns are is it in fact that signature ? The hard ware seems good with #11 My worries are it’s being sold in Japan and if there’s issues it may be difficult to return

Yes they have been around a long time The Japanese figured out how to make tamahagane pretty smart people

John good to know thanks Any mention for 500 years old Tara ovens

Well I was worried about putting the sword back n the original scabbard that might cause scratches or other however I did discuss this with Woody. He thought because the wood inside the scabbard wasn’t older and looked cleaner there shouldn’t be any problems It wasn’t a full polish but the 2nd stage shiage togi. It brought more clarity to the hamon and grain with a sharper edge There was some minor pitting he removed So hopefully there won’t be any issues to the blade And to keep a thin coat of oil I paid 2700 not counting polish so if I can get 3500 I will be a happy camper All in all its a 500 years old Norimitsu signed with high end hardware and much nicer looking sword now Steve

I understand there’s information as to different types of tamahagane But how would you rate the quality back then verse’s earlier and why would it be any different ? I believe Norimitsu and Sukesada smiths and other Bizen smiths had access to better metals in the Bizen region ? I’m no expert just what I read Im also trying to figure out what value it adds after polish to this sword? I’m hoping some when I go to sell it Steve

Thanks for your help I probably would have bought it

So the helmet I posted is authentic or reproduction?

Thanks you saved me some money The seller said it’s authentic I sent him the info you gave me The scammers are out there

So it’s Japanese navy flight helmet is the tag for a helmet or was it added post war Because tag looks new

Good point probably many ovens You can tell this sword tamahagane was used by the grain

So it’s Japanese navy flight helmet is the tag for a helmet or was it added post war Because tag looks new

Interested in selling It ? I’ve been looking for a sword by this smith steve

Any body know what the kanji is I appreciate your help steve

These swords we’re produced for the war effort and making tamahagane was a long and lengthy process for so little tamahagane So how we’re they able to make so many swords unless there were many ovens Just my thought thanks for your help though Steve

I’m going to try and get some more pictures I do have a questions if anyone can help ? Did the Japanese use Tara ovens back then to make tamahagane ? if so how good was it and other metal used to make this sword? I believe the sword was forged in the Bizen region where they had access to better materials Steve

Ok these flags are getting expensive especially if I send it out Here’s one that looks will be cheaper Any translation would be appreciated Steve

I got back the sword from Woodrow Hall the sword polisher I had to wait a long time but was worth the money wait I won’t have it in hand until tomorrow but he sent me some pictures after polish You can see the clarity of grains from the folding process The Hamon or hada is more defined I will take some additional pictures but they won’t be as clear with my phone steve

Thanks Good to know At least I think helps the value some

John Almost looks like a Seki stamp? After I get back my sword from Woody then I can get a better picture I just hope I don’t have too much money into it when I go to sell it How ever the money isn’t too important since I enjoy these swords and like seeing how Woody is able to bring out the beauty I will be curious to see what others think when I post it other than why I put a polished sword back in the original scabbard Steve

I’m resubmitting this sword because the earlier thread is too old I have been waiting quite awhile to have it polished Woody I wanted to show how the polished one will look like It should be finished in a week or less and am quite excited to see how it turns out I will add pictures when it’s completed