Rekko Tanto

[Vermithrax16]

Mito smith Rekko used a cool clock crest on his works and his hada was named Yakumo-hada due to it's unique look. Had only ever seen his works in books, here is an actual tanto for sale. Enjoy:

https://www.samurai-nippon.net/SHOP/V-1792.html

[Ganko]

Thanks for the link.

Never saw one offered for sale. I have a mu-mei tanto for the next shinsa with the yakumo hada but doubt f they will paper it to him. I am pretty sure it is a Mito piece though.

[Ken-Hawaii]

That is some of the finest hada I've seen, in both senses of the word. Especially remakable for late Shinshinto.

[Vermithrax16]

That is some of the finest hada I've seen, in both senses of the word. Especially remakable for late Shinshinto.

My favorite smith is late Shinshinto Mito school

 

Never seen a Rekko work in real pics, just sharing as I believe it's a rare maker to see.

[ChrisW]

Its like a more elegantly done version of damascus!

[Vermithrax16]

I would not agree on that Chris W. 

[Ken-Hawaii]

I know what he means, Jeremiah, but they are definitely different processes.

[Ganko]

  A shot of my tanto's yakumo hada.

[Brian]

Unique and beautiful. Thanks for sharing, will now recognize it if I ever see it again.