here I am again

[bone]

I sent this sword to Jamie who, after studying it carefully and under a loop told me this sword was interesting. There is a LOT of activity that's disguised by a poor polish. Actually he said the geometry was all wrong. But also warned me that it might not take another polsih which leaves me in limbo. I desperately want to hear from an expert who's seen this in hand instead of pitiful pics avaiable. There 's a LOT of activities not seen there. Is there ANYONE I can send her to someone who could tell me if this blade is worth polishing or if I should sell it and strive for something better.

 

I count on you guys.

 

Sincerely,

Steven

 

PS This sword has been discussed at length here. Both Mark Green and Reinhard suggested it needs to be studied by a pro.

 

Any volunteers?

[Ken-Hawaii]

Steve, there's nothing to look at.... Forget something?

 

Ken

[bone]

You've probably seen this so often as to make you sick but here's the original thread.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/ ... a/Sa13.jpg

It's not THE Sa obviously but it' so full of life if you could just see it in hand.

[bone]

Maybe this will work..http://s43.photobucket.com/user/boneami/library/Sa

[bone]

Anyway, these pics have been seen by everybody by now. Jamie believe it's Hiatsuru. I still think it may be bo utusri with ummm dammit! Something yaki. sorry guys it's on the tip of my tongue. Anyway, what do you think?

[bone]

and Ken is gone. Ah well. The rest of you have seen it. Could just be a poor polish not letting all the activity show?

[Jamie]

Steve

As we discussed It is hitatsura and not utsuri. It's not brought out well I think so it's hard to see, but it's hitatsura. I will agree that it looks somewhat like utsuri but is indeed hitatsura.

And for the sake of accuracy it was a 10x magnifying glass used to determine this.

[nagamaki - Franco]

PS This sword has been discussed at length here.

 

Link to that thread, please? Thank you.

[cabowen]

Are you in the position to have it properly polished, which may well cost close to $4000US? If so, then contact Takeo Seki in Canada. Fully trained professional. He can advise you.

[kusunokimasahige]

Also ask them to repatinate the nakago.

 

The way it is now, with that nakago, the sword is of less value.

 

KM

[Mark]

You could contact Bob Benson, if you sent it to him he could give you his opinion, he could put a window in and advise after that and even handle polish shinsa etc. Bob has a lot of experiance

[bone]

Exactly what my friend Jamie said to do. I can't tell you how helpful he's been to me on so many levels.

I had no idea it was Soshu and no idea what hitatsura was until I sent it to him. He did it all for free too. I really appreciate you buddy.

So... getting hold of Bob Benson?

[Stephen]

http://www.bushidojapaneseswords.com/index.html

[bone]

http://www.bushidojapaneseswords.com/index.html

 

Thanks all!