barnejp Posted December 29, 2016 Report Posted December 29, 2016 Hi Everyone, I have a question about the hamon. Q: I have a Shinshinto blade (cutting edge 27"). The hamon seems to completely disappear for about 5" on one side and about 4" on the other side. Is this more likely due to the fact that the blade needs a relatively good polish or more likely due to the result of poor workmanship by the swordsmith? Quote
Ray Singer Posted December 29, 2016 Report Posted December 29, 2016 Photos would be helpful, but it sounds more like a nioi-giri than a polish issue. Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Thank you, I will attached the photos in a few minutes..just taking some pics Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 The the sword signature is Sakushu Takada ju Nobukane. 作州高田住信包 From my research and help from this site and collectors in Japan He was a swordsmith in Owari. He was active in and around Late Edo period about 160 years old. He moved from Owari to Mimasaka (Saku shu) and Suo province. The same person; http://nihontoclub.com/smiths/NOB229 Photos of the nakago signature in translation section. More photos.... Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Here are photos of the nakago. Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Looking forward to your replies-thank you. Quote
Stephen Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 looks there to me. just cleaned by woolbright or such Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Thank you Stephen, What do you think about the third photo in the first thumbnail? Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 I'm with Stephen. I think it's there but just obscured. Quote
Stephen Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 i know what you think your seeing, just bad rubbing from abrasive. Sadly the nakago as well. Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Thank you guys - much appreciated. I'm new to the site and you two have been very helpful. I'm interested in selling this Shinshinto...it's in gunto mounts. I'm not sure how to list. Quote
Ray Singer Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 What are you selling it for? I can always ask around to collectors I know. Quote
Stephen Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 condition of mounts....? no need to pm when i posted here see post 12 Quote
barnejp Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Posted December 30, 2016 Taking photos now..please give me a moment Quote
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