David Flynn Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 As far as I'm aware, Takahashi Yoshimune, never made showato. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Rather than "bickering" as Hamfish says, I will accept the challenge from Franco D and try and take better photos. As "oli" suggested, I will rig up better lighting. My original post was photographed as I was doing its regular clean and oil, and not set up for photography. So how about we take a rain check on the discussion, and I will post (hopefully) better photos. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 A progress report. I bought a small (probably too small) LED light, and took some more photos. Whilst the sword looks great in the light, capturing it on iPhone camera is challenging, my daughter held the light and I tried to take photos. As I said, I will get the right gear probably after Easter and try again, so some photographic progress is being made, but I will do better. These 3 photos were taken at different areas of the sword, with different light angles. Hada and Habuchi are better pronounced, but I want to do better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 OK, got some advice from a sword buddy, a quick setup and progress being made. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Another attempt. 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Archaeology Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 From what I've experimented with when taking photos of my collection is using an umbrella light. There are some cheap options on amazon, I think I got mine for 25 bucks when they were on sale. I have 2 of those set up and lay the object on black fabric. If taking a picture with your phone. Turn off all the AI adjustment and auto focusing as that will drown out some important details. It takes a little longer to take the photographs, but the result is worth it. Hope this helps! Great pictures and great swords! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco D Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 10 hours ago, IJASWORDS said: OK, got some advice from a sword buddy, a quick setup and progress being made. Better. We can see that this polish is definitely doing this sword no favors. However, the fact that it is a water quenched hamon is coming to light. The question of hand forged from machined steel vs tamahagane in these new images hasn't been answered. Perhaps, to continue this conversation this subject might be moved to a new topic in this forum? Regards 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flynn Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. You seem to be fixated on it not being traditional. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco D Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, David Flynn said: Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. Citations welcome? Please describe this jigane/jitetsu? Regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 The burden of proof rests with the accuser.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco D Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 50 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said: The burden of proof rests with the accuser.... It isn't difficult to see that this isn't going to go anywhere constructive. Done here! Enjoy! Regards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flynn Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Jigane is, Ko Itame. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 12 hours ago, David Flynn said: Franco, if you bother to do a little research, you'll find the Yoshimune, only made Gendaito. You seem to be fixated on it not being traditional. Bingo! Slough: 2 Million Yen smith "High to Superior-Grade Gendaito" 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Yoshimune was an excellent smith and rated at 2 million Yen. He only made High to Superior Grade Gendaito. As with many swords from the Shinshinto period forward, the hada is a tight ko-itame or muji. Neil's sword is pictured on page 199 of Slough's. It is the one on the right with the Hachiman Daibosatsu inscription. The one on the left next to it is excellent as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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