John Cartwright Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 A number of Gunto, Nihonto and shinken lots listed. (Possibly wrong terminology: apologies. I am Iaidoka with little knowledge of such swords beyond 'naming of parts' for gradings!) This one looks a bit dodgy, especially the kashirae. No detailed images of the blade, just the mei on the nakago. https://www.the-sale...36-b655-b05b010445ff Quote
Stephen Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 Far from dodgy Bezen Yukimitsu Now to go back and give closer look. Quote
Stephen Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 Love to own this... https://www.the-sale...42b8e892df5ffe362b32 Vat of 36% holy crap!!! Quote
Stephen Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, John Cartwright said: especially the kashirae. His bling outfit when he was out on the town. They had more than one Koshirae for their swords. His taking care of business fittings would be much more subdued. Always wanted same* covered saya. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, Stephen said: One for Bruce Thanks Stephen! Any idea of the smith's name? That cursive writing could be Arabic for all my horrible reading skills. I do have 2 blades on file with the number above the mei and both are Takamasa, 267 Feb 43 Takamasa 467 Apr 43 Takamasa 529 May 43 ???????? It would fit. Quote
Stephen Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) WAG Wrong! I'm sure it's wrong same as you when it comes to curseive...;) Edited October 14, 2023 by Stephen Remove WAG Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 There's a hidden gem in that auction - The stage sword used by Katsumoto in The Last Samurai - THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) - Katsumoto's (Ken Watanabe) Katana and SheathKatsumoto's (Ken Watanabe) (the-saleroom.com) Quote
John Cartwright Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Posted October 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said: There's a hidden gem in that auction - The stage sword used by Katsumoto in The Last Samurai - THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) - Katsumoto's (Ken Watanabe) Katana and SheathKatsumoto's (Ken Watanabe) (the-saleroom.com) Five thousand quid of a plastic stage sword? Blimey! 1 Quote
John Cartwright Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Stephen said: His bling outfit when he was out on the town. They had more than one Koshirae for their swords. His taking care of business fittings would be much more subdued. Always wanted same* covered saya. Thanks for that nugget of knowledge! I was considering the ill-fitting habaki when I made that observation. Quote
SteveM Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 @Bruce Pennington This one is also Takamasa. Shōwa 18, May. 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 47 minutes ago, John Cartwright said: Five thousand quid of a plastic stage sword? Blimey! Hey, come on man! They say it's aluminum! Ha! Thanks Steve! I'll log it in. Quote
John C Posted October 14, 2023 Report Posted October 14, 2023 7 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: The stage sword Makes me wonder about the fakes we see often (the ones with the number on the habaki). Could they be stage swords made for the movie industry? John C. Quote
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