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Wakizashi - attributed to Hizen School, about 1640 (Nihonto Nr. 5) The next nihonto is a wakizashi, which has been dated araound 1640 attributed to Hizen School. Once again, there is no shinsa certificate confirming the attribution. Here the SCHOOL : Hizen Scool JIHADA: KOITAME. HAMON: GUNOME-MIDARE. CUTTING EDGE: 54.1cm. SORI: 1.1cm. MOTOHABA: 2.95cm. MOTOKASANE: 0.6cm. SAKIHABA: 2.0cm SIGNATURE: MUMEI. I created the overall views of both sides of the blade in the first picture by scanning so that the shape of the blade is reproduced correctly.

Hello Uwe, Thank you for your remark, I understand your point. I have reproduced the photos as they appear in the catalogue for the collection, which is currently in progress. Due to the difficulty of obtaining images with minimal reflection, I took pictures from different angles, resulting in some optical distortion. Below are undistorted views of the boshi and the overall view of the blade. The overall view images on the left was photographed, while the two on the right were scanned. However, a certain distortion is evident here too. The white mark on the Boshi (left image) is a loose thread that was overlooked before the photograph. The Boshi photo at the bottom right is again taken from a side angle, distorted, but showing more details.

Wakizashi - supposedly late Muromachi period - Bizen Kozori School (Nihonto Nr. 4) The next nihonto is a wakizashi, which has been dated to the late Muromachi period. Here, too, I would be grateful if you could review the following former description and attribution. School : Bizen Kozori Jitetsu (Jigane) : Itame Hada and utsuri and chikei in jitetsu. Hamon (Temper line) : Gunome midare, Nie-deki. Kinsuji, Sunagashi. Boshi : Komaru Polish : The blade is old polished. Blade length (Cutting edge) : 52,8 cm Sori : 1,8 cm Motohaba : 27,3 mm Motokasane : 6,7 mm

Hello, Below is the original description and attribution of the presented Nihonto No. 1 (Katana, late Kamakura) for discussion. School, Era Yamato Senjuin School Late Kamakura era. Era Late Kamakura era. Jitetsu (Jigane) Itame and Masame Hada. Hamon (Temper line) Ko-midare, Nie-deki. Sunagashi. Richard R.

Here are two additional photos of the wakizashi (Nihonto Nr. 3).

Wakizashi - supposedly late Kamakura period to Nanbokucho period All your input and expertise show me that it is justified to review the original descriptions before questionable descriptions are entered into the collection catalogue. I am truly grateful for your comments. The next nihonto in question is a wakizashi, which was also dated to the late Kamakura or Nanbokucho period at the time. Below are the corresponding dimensions and photos. Blade probably shortend in a old polsh. Jitetsu (Jigane) Mokume and utsuri and chikei in jitetsu. Hamon (Temper line) Choji midare, Ko-Nie-deki, Kinsuji Sunagashi. Boshi Midarekomi Komaru Blade length (Cutting edge) 47.4 cm Sori 1.7 cm Motohaba 28.0 mm Motokasane 6.7 mm Thank you !

Hello Jussi, Rivikin and Klee Thank you very much for your comments and appraisal. Below are some more photos of the Tanto, been described as follows a good 20 years ago: School (Den) Yamato School, maybe Shikkake or Taima. Production period Late Kamakura period, 13th Century. Jitetsu (Jigane) Masame Hada, Chikei in jitetsu Hamon (Temper line) Suguha, Ko-Nie-deki. Kinsuji Sunagashi.

Tanto, supposedly late Kamakura period Another blade, dated to the late Kamakura period, is mounted with a 18th-century koshirae. I acquired this tanto around 20 years ago and it is pictured below. The dimensions are: Blade length (Cutting edge): 26.4cm, Sori: 0.0cm (Uchizori), Motohaba: 24.3mm, Motokasane: 6.2mm I would also be interested to hear your opinion on the dating and classification of the Swordsmith School for this tanto. This would help me to verify the accuracy of the descriptions I received years ago, before including them in the collection catalogue. Richard R.

Until I can take more detailed photos, here to details of the blade.

Thanks for the feedback. I will take additional detailed photos with higher resolution as soon as possible and then post them. Richard R.

Hello, About 20 years ago, I acquired a few nihontos without shinsa certificates from Japan. For the documentation of my collection, I would like to verify the descriptions and attributions and hope to receive some assistance. The first nihonto (late Kamakura ?) on which I would be interested to hear your opinion is one that I acquired to compare it’s steel structure with antique and medieval European welded steel blades. I am aware that the blade is not in good condition and has likely lost a significant amount of its original substance. I am still fascinated by its clearly visible welding structure, which reminded me of the refined bloomery iron/steel blades found in early Europe blades. The steel appears darkish and the blade “feels” very old. In order not to influence your thoughts about this blade, I would prefer not to anticipate the original description of this blade in the first instance. I would be very grateful if you could help me. Below are a few measurements of the blade and accompanying photos of the blade. Blade length (Cutting edge): 69.2cm, Sori : 0.8cm, Motohaba: 29 mm, Motokasane : 6.4 mm Richard R.