Christian

Thank you so much for the fast reply! Well, the sword itself is confusing. Look at the nakago, the signature is kind of strange. Also the grooves seems to be of later date, after the shortening.

Hi there, I have a new sword where I like to know what is written on the shirasaya. Can anyone help? Kindly Christian

Great, thank you for the fast replies! As the sori is just 0.6cm, could this come from the O-suriage? Or is this a hint that the sword is from a newer age and the sayagaki is not authentic?

Hi there, I have a sword in my collection that could be Ko-Bizen but is not papered. I am always a little sceptical about it because of the shallow sori and the weight proportions but at the end it is a good blade. It has a interesting sayagaki so maybe one can help me with the translation. Thank you Christian

Hi Ray, thank you for the ultra fast reply! I really appreciate the good help here in the forum.

Hi there, I bought a mumei sword that comes with a sayagaki which is maybe helpful. Can someone help me with the translation? Thanks and regards Christian

Odachi is from 90.9cm so I think this is more than possible.

Yes, I think it must be more than the 87cm because the proportion should match. Attached some close ups of the nakago.

Perfect, that is something I can further research now. Thank you a lot for your answers and your time! I really appreciate it.

Thank you for the fast reply. Here a picture from the boshi.

Hi! Since long time I have one very damaged sword in my collection that might worth nothing but is very interesting and a kind of special subject to me It looks like an old tachi that is o-suriage (full length now is 87cm). Remains of the ken horimono are still there and the shape looks old. The most interesting fact is the multiple hamon-line that I did not see on any other sword so far. Well, as said, the thing is in bad shape but maybe one can give me some information about this hamon effect or the sword at all? It's not easy to take pictures from this but I try my best... Thanks in advance! Christian

Great! Thank you for the fast reply!

Hi! Again I have a sayagaki that I cannot translate myself. Maybe someone can help. Thank you in advance ☺

Hi all, thank you very much for your answers! I appreciate this very much! Even if I don't think I have a real Kunitoshi here I will show it to the local nihonto club and will think about a restoration. It's a nice piece and I like it very much.

Hi, many thanks to the replies! Very interesting facts. And yes, here some pictures of the blade. The Tanto is not in good state and it would be interesting if it is worth a restoration.