"Vines" Tanto

[chuck]

My first Japanese blade. I'm a little intimidated posting here, I feel like I don't know nearly enough.

 

My thanks to Fred Lohman, who was able to take all the peices and parts I sent him, and assemble it into a work of art.

 

I'm starting separate threads for the koshirae and the mei, in the appropriate sub-forums. Please help out with the mei if you are able!

 

The Blade is 10" long. I don't yet understand a lot of the terminology used to describe blades, but it's quite beautiful. The hamon is a faint and ghostlike notare - definately not acid etched! - with some gorgeous smoke-like sworls. Unfortunately, I haven't yet figured out the trick of photographing it, as faint as it is.

 

The condition of the blade is good - the kissiki has a (very) small chip, and there are some light scratches along the length of the blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing!

 

peace.

[chuck]

If you would like a closer look ot the koshirae, they are here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5584

 

Help out with the mei here!!! viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5585

 

Much thanks!!

 

peace.