Swords

Thanks I appreciate it Do you know if there’s other kaji translations besides the year?

Can anyone translate the kaji inside the hat? Thanks so much steve

Bruce I hope these photos are enough

I am going to strip the swords as pointed out and weigh them separately I will also take photos and post them for John Thanks Steve

I don’t have a gram scale I’m thinking it’s probably a denser steel which leaves me with another question Is denser steel better ? I’m thinking probably stronger I understand the variables fittings scabbard scale and other things But thanks for all opinions They are cool swords Me favorites I will try and get some measurements I’ll get some pictures and post them Thanks 😊 Steve

What I do is stand on the scale get my weight than hold the sword and subtract the difference Both swords were the same weight The longer sword is wider and thicker that’s what’s confusing Maybe John’s right about about the density of steels ? Because one is star stamped the adding of tamahagane But shouldn’t matter because both swords should have tamahagane I may be wrong if I remember after 1943 the star wasn’t used So that shouldn’t matter I think is unusual they both was exactly the same one being thicker and longer yet it’s the same weight

I have a question regarding the weight of these 2 swords Both weight exactly the same Yet MORINOBU is longer and thicker than Kanenobu yet it weighs the same as Kanenobu is it because Tamahagane was used or maybe was folded more?

Hi Daniel you show it priced at 3400 but than it’s 3500 ?

Hi Daniel It is a beautiful polish My polisher lives here in Las Vegas Maybe not as good as yours Just curious How much did it cost you? Unfortunately you never recoup the money you put in it However it’s worth every penny after seeing how spectacular it looks

I will knock off 100.00 if pay by friends & Family 2500 +100.00 shipping and insurance

Daniel is your sword still for sale? Steve

Hi Daniel I’m interested in buying if it’s available

I know it’s old thread but doesn't say it was sold?

Can’t tell with these pictures Maybe a gimei maybe not especially with a big name as Sukasada Chris is right buy the sword not the smith I think there’s to many variables to consider Lots of good opinions though Steve

Thanks for that Newb you’re probably right A gimei is a big concern

It is in good condition and I like the navel items more than army I was thinking of selling but after nobody was nice enough to translate it’ gives it more meaning

I have more didn’t think it mattered much but here’s more

I saw this sword by Sukasada but am Leary since his name were faked Any opinions would be appreciated Antique nihonto Japanese katanai sword BIZEN KOKU JYU OSAFUNE SUKESADA SAKU 備前國住長船祐定作 August 1558 永禄元年八月日 signed

I forgot to mention the others who chimed in Many thanks

Thanks Nobody I didn’t expect all this information but I’ll take it Size 3 He must have had a small head

Thanks Bruce Maybe I can get Nobody to help with the rest He knows his stuff

Any assistance for translating the Kaji would be appreciated

If this has stainless materials why dose the Boshi have a turn back ? It is also very sharp since I was able to cut paper Properly because the polisher who spent time giving it a thorough polish

Because I had interest I would like to add additional pictures to the entire blade thanks Steve

George Thats good to hear Thanks Brian i appreciate that you moved it