Orikaeshi mei at shinsa

[Mushin]

Hello all,

 

Just curious, does anybody know if a sword with an orikaeshi mei (Muromachi era with Hozon papers) stands a chance at getting a Tokubetsu Hozon at shinsa? Or does its altered length and folded signature proclude it from getting to the next level?

 

Thanks,

Bobby

[Brian]

Bobby,

 

A good sword, worthy of TH, will receive TH origami with an orakaeshi mei.

2 Examples: http://www.nihonto.ca/nosada/index.html and http://www.choshuya.co.jp/1/0803/member_frame_sword.htm

 

Regards,

Brian

[Darcy]

I was just about to say I once owned one heh.