Darcy Posted September 6, 2014 Report Posted September 6, 2014 It's called an inclusive rule. X => Y but ~X => ~Y does not necessary follow in all cases. As such the observation when you see the hamon descending into the rust allows you to draw the one conclusion, but seeing the reverse you need to look at the rest of the sum of the parts. But it's probably going to indicate ubu if everything else does. If the hamon is indicating ubu and other stuff isn't you may also be facing a retemper job. Quote
CurtisR Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Posted September 6, 2014 Thanks Chris - this makes sense...I WISH I had it here, as now I'm really curious to examine it under a loupe. I also need a bit more uchiko & perhaps some alcohol just under the habaki as there is some "goop" (probably old oil) that fogs the clarity. Not much though (uchiko/alcohol) - don't want to screw it up before shinsa! I'm still debating on having a window opened...money is the main factor (isn't it always??) so time will tell . Thank you! Curtis R. Quote
CurtisR Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 I've been searching, reading and lurking here in the attempt to come up with my own possibility on school or smith. Last night, while doing research, I ran into the work of Sadamune (Yamato school?) and was wondering if those here might have an opinion on the possibility. Specifically, mine is very similar to one specific blade; the "Meibutsu Kikko Sadamune"....similar in many ways to my eyes. I know it's a HUGE guess - and hopefully not an arrogant one - but thought I'd throw it out here . I should have the blade back in shirasaya soon & will be better able to provide good pics and kantai specifics, but please feel free to comment. If you google the "Sademune Sword School", you'll get a lot of hits but here's a quick link: http://www.sho-shin.com/sag5.html Many thanks! Curtis R. Quote
Marius Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 I have a feeling of deja vu... Haven't we discussed this or am I making something up? Honestly, Curt, while it is not arrogant to come up with a Sadamune, it is certainly a bit far fetched for beginners like us, no? Hope springs eternal, they say... In other words - books, books, and tons of good swords. After a while you may be able to say - Soshu... Sorry, don't take offence, but you are judging by two features out of so many, with a huge number of combinations. Haven't I said it already? Quote
CurtisR Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 OUCH Stephen! - although I can take it! And Marius, I don't think we specifically discussed Sadamune (and OH yes it's far-fetched indeed but I had to say somethin' ) - but yes, books and swords, books & swords!! Ok, I'll remain silent and learn until Shinsa Still..................I wonder......... heh-heh :D Curtis R. Quote
bone Posted September 17, 2014 Report Posted September 17, 2014 Hang in there. My second sword after sending it to someone who knows a lot more than I probably ever will, turns out to be (probably) Soshu. Not only that it was made by the greatest, most prolific smith ever! Unknown. :D 1 Quote
CurtisR Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Posted September 17, 2014 Ahhhhhh - I have heard of "Unknown-san" and his sons "Wellmade-san" and "Notsogud-san"...perhaps mine will be by the father also Curtis Quote
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