Ray Singer Posted August 11, 2017 Report Posted August 11, 2017 Listing on behalf of another NMB member, this is an ubu wakizashi signed 'Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro'. I was with the owner when it was found, and commented to him that the sloping yasuri-mei were an indicator that the sword was a possible dai-saku dai-mei by the sandai (Mutsu no kami Tadayoshi). I suggested that he purchase the sword and contact Roger Robertshaw for his thoughts. He did so, and Roger likewise felt it looked good and that the style of mei/yasurimei indicated a dai-saku dai-mei by the sandai (Mutsu [no] Kami Tadayoshi). The owner, who is primarily a fittings collector, has decided to put funds towards other things at this time (new acquisitions and shinsa for kodogu). This piece is being offered for his original purchase price of $1,400 (plus shipping and PayPal). The sword as mentioned is completely ubu, with a very well preserved nakago (clear mei, no pitting, no modifications). The blade has scratches throughout, but it appears that the hamon is a wide suguha, perhaps with a slight notare feel. It does not appear that the kissaki has sustained any damage or indicate reshaping. In addition to the scratches there are a few spots of shallow spider rust. It is difficult to make out the jihada. A ko-itame is expected for this school but there do appear to be some patches of coarse hada, The handachi koshirae is complete, and the saya interestingly has a silver kurigata which I believe is in the toppei style, encircling in the saya. The length is 50.0cm, with a moto-haba of 3.0cm and kasane of 5.5mm. The sandai was considered to be one of the best of the Hizen mainline, being rated as Jojo-saku in Fujishiro and Saijo O-Wazamono for cutting ability. When I return home on Monday evening I will share additional photos. For anyone interested, I will connect them directly with the owner. Best regards, Ray
Stephen Posted August 11, 2017 Report Posted August 11, 2017 #Brian Robinson ,,,maybe your knife guy can throw in some cash? good deal!
PNSSHOGUN Posted August 12, 2017 Report Posted August 12, 2017 Chance to own a possible Saijo O-Wazamono for $1400 and change, only on NMB!
Ray Singer Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Posted August 15, 2017 Improved photos of the nakago.
Ray Singer Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Posted August 15, 2017 Koshirae photos attached. Please note the menuki are loose.
Ray Singer Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Posted August 15, 2017 Additional photos of the blade.
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