Fujiwara Masayasu Katana

[ChuckJ]

Hello Everyone,

 

I posted earlier in the translation help section about my newly acquired Masayasu katana and several members wanted to see pictures of the bare blade.  I received it today and did my best with my iPhone 10 (manipulating the hidden camera settings) to take the best pics I could.

 

I really hope you enjoy the pictures but of course they do not come close to showing the brilliance of this blade.  It is in gunto mounts as it went into service, the tsuka ito is nice and it has a full same wrap.  I hope you like the pictures and see the "fireworks".  Like the dummy I am, I didn't wipe the oil from the blade before taking the pics So, some of the bright clusters near the mune are dust and not imperfections.  Okay, I had a"Duh" moment before taking the pics... : )

 

 

 

The best to you all,

 

Chuck

[b.hennick]

Nice blade to be isolated with! Congrats Chuck. Be safe, be well.

[Frank Reile]

Very nice looking sword!

 

Frank R.

[ChuckJ]

Nice blade to be isolated with! Congrats Chuck. Be safe, be well.

Thanks Barry,  I've pulled my books and magnifying glass out to ID what the blade is showing...  I love the details and drilling down with the books and internet to have a deeper understanding of what is going on with the katana, it's my detective side coming out (gathering info from many sources ) . 

 

The people here are so forthcoming and kind with their time to help with information to share, I can not describe my appreciation.  I hope, the pictures of this blade make the members here crack a smile and forget a bit of the stress that's going on in the world.

 

Chuck

 

P.S. Barry, I truly hope you and you're family are well!

[Ganko]

Good looking sword, enjoy it.

[16k]

What a lovely sword. I wouldn’t mind having that in my collection. Beautiful Hamon, congrats!

 

it makes me think of rain falling into a pool of water with droplets flying over the projections.

[Michaelr]

Beautiful blade. Congratulations. Thank you for sharing. The pictures are great.

     MikeR

[Mister Gunto]

Gorgeous blade!

 

And frankly, I love that sword bag too. Cool design

[vajo]

Damn looking good sword Chuck.

 

That looks like blood running all over the blade. Incredible hamon.

 

You have made nice pictures!

[Tom Darling]

WOW,  ECG sinus arrest katana, wild activity of hamon on steroids, quite unusual. Nice nihonto. Thanks for showing.

 

 

Tom D.