Ray Singer Posted September 25, 2019 Report Posted September 25, 2019 Trying once more with this sword, which is something that is not commonly seen (especially at this price). This is a long daito by the eighth generation Hizen Tadayoshi (mainline). He was considered one of the best smiths of the entire Hizen-to lineage. Unlike most examples one will see, this sword is signed with the smith's zokumei (personal name). It is signed 肥前国橋本新左衛門藤原忠吉 (Hizen [no] Kuni Hashimoto Shinzaemon Fujiwara Tadayoshi). This Tadayoshi is dated a day in the 8th month of 1836. The nagasa is 69.4cm and the blade is extremely healthy, even to the point of showing a trace of ubu-ba. The hamon is extremely interesting, and shows even better work than I have typically seen from this smith. The hamon while suguha based, is mixed with ko-choji and has deep ashi and yo. It resembles one of the fine works of Rai Kunimitsu and was clearly made to reflect the great works of the Rai school. The jihada is a uniformly tight and well forged ko-itame with ji-nie (konuka-hada). The blade is in shirasaya with gold foil habaki. This Tadayoshi daito has been authenticated by the NTHK. This is an excellent sword that guarantee that the buyer will be pleased with. Price: $7,450 (plus shipping and PayPal) Best regards, Ray
ChrisW Posted September 25, 2019 Report Posted September 25, 2019 Such a beautiful mei! A steal for people that can afford that price level!
Stephen Posted September 25, 2019 Report Posted September 25, 2019 Lovely offer Ray...great sword for those of late looking for a sword in that price range.
Ray Singer Posted September 25, 2019 Author Report Posted September 25, 2019 Thank you for the kind words. Best regards, Ray
Ray Singer Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Posted October 28, 2019 The owner has asked me to offer a steep reduction on a couple of swords in order to raise funds quickly. This is a good opportunity for someone who has been looking for a nice Hizen-to for their collection. You simply cannot find a long daito by the hachidai (one of the best mainline Tadayoshi smiths) signed and dated with zokumei for this price point. $6,750 (plus shipping and PayPal).
vajo Posted October 28, 2019 Report Posted October 28, 2019 It makes my crazy to life so far away from all these good swords that resides in the US. Wow.
Ray Singer Posted January 1, 2020 Author Report Posted January 1, 2020 This Tadayoshi is still available. Excellent sword, quality smith, great price. Any inquiries, please email raymondsinger@gmail.com. Best regards, Ray
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