shinkai sword 1681

[peterqu]

I am not being critical of anyone who has expressed an opinion in this case because the response has been measured and patient.It should, however, not go unnoticed that there are collectors out there who think that sometimes a gimei call is more of an educated guess and if one ever has the urge to do so it should be avoided.It has been said before that if one is going to express an opinion we will all be far the wiser if it is accompanied by the reason for the opinion and if that is done there can never be any reason to complain because it is after all only an opinion.Most of us know that even the NBTHK sometimes gets it wrong.During my last visit to Japan I spent some time with Iida san from Iidakoendo.He had a number of Shinkai swords and gave me a little lecture on how to tell the difference in the mei between the first and second generation Shinkai .He recorded the differences in the kanji on a piece of paper which I will post later in the week for interest sake.Regards,

[paulb]

Jeremy

I am not sure what you think you have achieved or why you are happy about it. None the less if you do submit this sword to shinsa I wish you luck.

Based on the examples shown here I doubt it will be a postive outcome but it would not be the first time I have been wrong and am sure it wont be the last.

regards

Paul

[Brian]

Lest we repeat what has already been covered, I am locking this one, and will open it for Peter to add his notes when he is ready. Pm me if there is anything constructive to add.

 

Brian