Karusk Posted March 11, 2021 Report Posted March 11, 2021 My best guess is late meiji/ early showa. Maybe something made for a competition. The edge is not completely sharpened to the nakago. Yasurime is opposed. One sode is downd from edge the other is down from the spine. The hamon calms down towards the tip into a more choji like pattern. Previous owner says the habaki and shirasaya are brand new. Mumei. Not for sale. No opinions will be used to sell. 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 12, 2021 Report Posted March 12, 2021 Fantastic sugata, this is a good sword. The Nakago patina does look consistent with Meiji-Showa but as it's Mumei that will make ID'ing any smith difficult. 2 Quote
Karusk Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Posted March 12, 2021 Thank you! I wanted it for the shape/blade construction as its a little young for my tastes. Any advice on how/ if i should remove that bit of rust above the habaki? Id like to nip it in the bud before it gets any deeper. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 12, 2021 Report Posted March 12, 2021 Members here recommend using a piece of antler or ivory. I would make sure the area is covered in oil to mitigate any further active rust. Ray Singer is in Florida from memory, he would be the best person to chat to locally. 1 Quote
Karusk Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Posted March 12, 2021 That makes sense, harder than rust softer than steel. Thank you. Quote
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