Requirements for shinsa

[Jiro49]

Could someone explain or attach a link to learn what the standards are for tosogu papers?

 

I picked up a decent tanto with hozon papers and the tsuba, kogatana and kozuka are signed. So I'm trying to figure out if I should get them to shinsa as well...

 

Thanks for any and all help!

 

Respectfully,

[Soshin]

Hi Matt L.,

 

You can submit the whole tanto koshirae to NBTHK shinsa. Here is a link with more information: http://www.touken.or.jp/english/shinsa_fees.html. Here is a quick list of things I can think of off the top of my head. Please anyone feel free to add to it if I have missed any.

 

1. All of the major pieces (menuki, fuchi-gashira, tsuba, kogatana, and kozuka) of the koshirea need to be antique and made before 1868.

2. Be in good condition without flaws, fire or major rust damage.

3. All of the signatures of the major pieces (outlined above) must be authentic for it to pass.

4. If one pieces fails the three above points the whole koshirae fails.

 

Alternative approach would be just to submit a signal major piece of the koshirae (ex. tsuba). All of the first three above points still apply. I hope you find the information helpful.

 

 

 

Yours truly,

David Stiles

[Henry Wilson]

Could you post some pics of the koshirae? I am curious to see it.

[Jiro49]

Sir, thank you very much! Exactly what I wanted to know.

 

Regards,

[Jiro49]

Sorry missed your request. I have posted a pick in the translation request area as I am having an issue learning about these as I know nothing about tosogu.

 

I also have a request for help with the kozuka which reads nobukatsu and something?

 

Regards,

[Curran]

Yes, your kozuka reads Nobukatsu.

 

Post your photos. If a slow day, I'll break out the signature references and take a look.