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Tried on my Nobukuni and the Kinmichi

The LED work great on everything else but the hamon. I need to work on better lighting then.

I tried but seem impossible to take photo of tha hamon.

I know this is old topic. How did i do ?

Yes it’s gold foiled, the top is peeled . Previous photo you can clearly see a thin layer of gold from the bottom. it’s delivered like this so im trying to prevent or clean it up the right way.

Hi, I’m a bit concerned about this habaki. Its a gold foiled one. The inside seem to developed this but I’m not sure its rust or just normal patina for antique Habakai .

My hands are long lol . The blade indeed very balanced.

Usa Ju Nobukuni Newest sword in my collection. And yes, almost sliced my hand off coming out of the box. Haven’t had the chance to study it in depth yet, but here are some specs: Nagasa: 75.4 cm Sori: 2.8 cm Motohaba: 3.02 cm Sakihaba: 1.93 cm Motogasane: 0.67 cm Sakigasane: 0.43 cm Weight: 681 grams Signed “Usa Ju Nobukuni – August Day”（宇佐住信国 八月日）, this katana was forged in the Tenshō era (1570s–80s), during a time of great upheaval that culminated in the infamous Honnō-ji Incident. It was made in the final days of the Buzen Nobukuni school, just before they left Usa after their patrons, the Ajimu clan, were overthrown by Ōtomo Sōrin in 1582. The smiths later continued under Kuroda Nagamasa in Chikuzen, forming the Chikuzen Nobukuni lineage.

Yes still in Japan, i’m getting a Koshirae made and shinsa after that. Im just curious about the outcome.

This is the best they have

Hi Gerry, which one in Gifu can you share with me ?