Hoshi Posted October 24, 2017 Report Posted October 24, 2017 I'd be curious what the board thinks of the Naokatsu tanto. It's late work, one year before his death - so it's mature work from the top of his career. I find the package splendid at first sight, and I've been on the prowl for a Naotane school tanto/short sword for a long time now as one of my collection goals. I find the period koshirae beautiful, and it's exceedingly rare to find a package with a historical koshirae left intact... http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24721/lot/423/ It's a little difficult to appraise the blade from the images, while the resolution is very high - the lighting is really no good to judge the nie or jigane. I'd love to hear opinions from the board on this item. Thanks in advance! 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 24, 2017 Report Posted October 24, 2017 Not only is it a great-looking package, both blade & koshirae have TH origami - hard to go wrong with that combo! You can contact Bonhams & ask them for specific photos; I've done that in the past. Quote
Bazza Posted October 25, 2017 Report Posted October 25, 2017 What is very interesting is that the kogai "blade" is iron, like a kogatana, and fits into the kogai "handle" similar to a kozuka. Never seen it before. BaZZa. 1 Quote
BIG Posted October 25, 2017 Report Posted October 25, 2017 Chris good luck for this tanto.. Best Quote
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