Cookie_Monstah47 Posted January 27, 2022 Report Posted January 27, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm trying to find out some more information about this sword. From what I've gathered so far it seems to be a shortened "chisai" katana. I've edited a few previously taken photos for you to examine. The habaki seems to be too narrow to be that of a katana though. Blade edge is approximately between 21-22 inches (53-56 cm) in length. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Best, Khalid Quote
Alex A Posted January 27, 2022 Report Posted January 27, 2022 In the images, looks quite straight with little sori, so maybe Kanbun era Whats your thoughts on sori? Quote
Cookie_Monstah47 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Report Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Alex A said: In the images, looks quite straight with little sori, so maybe Kanbun era Whats your thoughts on sori? Hi Alex A, The blade is very straight. I am not sure as to why that is. Quote
NewB Posted January 27, 2022 Report Posted January 27, 2022 I have several blades that are as straight as yours. It could be a school trait or just personal preference for whomever it was made for IMHO. J. 1 Quote
Alex A Posted January 28, 2022 Report Posted January 28, 2022 Be interesting to see your several straight blades John, with school and date. Quote
Bazza Posted January 28, 2022 Report Posted January 28, 2022 Could also have been used for a shikomizue (cane stick sword). I have seen a quite reasonable one or two such blades in interesting mounts. BaZZa. 1 Quote
NewB Posted January 28, 2022 Report Posted January 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Alex A said: Be interesting to see your several straight blades John, with school and date. No dated but Shinto and signed. Will try to get some parallel photos when I get a chance 1 Quote
Bazza Posted January 28, 2022 Report Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Here is a blade in a cane stick/walking stick koshirae I saw on ebay in November 2009. It has a quite straight blade. BaZZa. Edited January 28, 2022 by Bazza Correction 2 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 28, 2022 Report Posted January 28, 2022 Khalid, in your research, please try CHIISA-GATANA. In your blade, the HABAKI seems to fit fine, as far as the photos allow a comment. As the blade seems to have been shortened, it was perhaps a KATANA before. Better photos and exact dimensions would help to find out. And PLEASE! Never put a sword blade on a hard surface! 1 Quote
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