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All,

 

Just wanted to share some pics demonstrating how my collection has grown since finding this board.

 

The blades are in chronological order (Newest at the top).

 

My daughter (3yo) named the armor Mr. BubbleGuppies. Everyday she comes down and says Konnichiwa Mr. BubbleGuppies.

 

Best,

James

 

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Jeremiah,

 

Thanks!

 

They all have mei, but my brother just pointed out I had them flipped.

 

1. Is the Nagamitsu that my brother bought from Joe.

2. 1st Gen Masanori

3. 2nd Gen. Kinmichi

4. 1st Gen. Masanori (Cut Test)

5. Uda Kanifusa

 

No details on Mr. BubbleGuppies other than AOI thinks it is mid-edo.

 

Best,

James

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All,

 

Sorry for the delay. The measurements are as follows:

 

Uda Kanifusa:

  • Blade length : 62.7 cm or 24.68 inches. 
  • Sori :2.2cm or 0.86 inches. 
  • Mekugi : 3
  • Width at the hamachi : 2.48 cm or 0.97 inches. 
  • Width at the Kissaki : 1.7 cm or 0.66 inches. 
  • Kasane : 0.45 cm or 0.17 inches.

 

(Kikumon) Iga Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi (2nd generation) Nihon Kaji Sosho:

  • Blade length : 71.3 cm or 28.07 inches.
  • Sori :1.4 cm or 0.55inches.
  • Mekugi : 1
  • Width at the hamachi : 3.23cm or 1.27 inches.
  • Width at the Kissaki : 2.22cm or 0.874 inches.
  • Kasane : 0.77cm or 0.3 inches.

 

Yamato Daijyo Fujiwara Masanori. (First Generation.) Cut Test

  • Blade length : 70.9  cm or 27.9 inches.
  • Sori :1.1cm or 0.433inches.
  • Mekugi : 3 
  • Width at the hamachi :3.14 cm or 1.236 inches.
  • Width at the Kissaki : 2.24cm or 0.88 inches.

 

Yamato Daijo Masanori (First Generation)

  • Blade length : 58.9 cm or 23.2inches.
  • Sori :1.4cm or 0.55 inches.
  • Mekugi : 1
  • Width at the hamachi : 2.74cm or 1.08 inches.
  • Width at the Kissaki : 2.01 cm or 0.79inches.
  • Kasane : 0.6cm or 0.24 inches.
  • Kasane :0.68 cm or 0.268 inches.

 

I will have to measure the Nagamitsu. Please stand by.

 

Does anyone know why the koshirae for the waki is significantly longer than the blade? It is a full size koshirae.

 

Best,

James

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Dear James.

 

If the wakizashi is the Masanori then it only just misses the katana definition.  Assuming that the blade is meant for the koshirae, you have it in hand so you will know that it's a fit, then the possible suggestion is that whatever we collectors call it the person who wore it regarded it as his katana.   I have seen several daisho over the years where the dai was actually wakizashi length.

 

All the best.

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