Yasukuni study piece

[Henry Wilson]

There was talk a while ago about getting a good priced Yasukuni sword for study purposes, I think at this link:

 

http://militaria.co.za/nihontomessagebo ... php?t=2455

 

Here is something that I think is a good deal for Yasutoku

 

http://www.aoi-art.com/gunto/07310.html

[Justin]

I have seen a few Yasukuni blades and I'm not sure why there are so highly regarded.

 

In fact, most that I have seen (except one) was similiar to this with loose grain and uninspiring hada.

 

I understand the importance of Yasukuni shrine, but aren't these just like other traditionally made gunto? Has anyone seen an exceptional blade from this forge?

 

Perhaps I just haven't seen enough.

 

Regards

Justin