What is Daisho and why we are "wrong" - open discussion.

[SteveM]

9 hours ago, Promo said:

what does NBTHK require to paper two blades - without koshirae - as Daisho.

 

In the case of the Naotane, and in the case of Guido's swords, the pair were signed and dated with the same date, indicating they were made with the intention/expectation of them being used as daisho. Having consecutive registration numbers is probably another strong factor. I think these two things are the main criteria for the NBTHK, although Guido also mentions they should have the same features (the deki).

 

 

[Jacques]

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[2devnul]

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[Rawa]

On 8/29/2025 at 1:56 PM, 2devnul said:

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Are you able to confirm that tsuba set are same as described on origami?

[Alex A]

For me, there are two ways of looking at this.

 

Either a link to history, a real link, but that isn't happening 99.9% of the time and is unrealistic for many.

 

Or

 

You accept such a medley as above, for display.  

 

I have one now, nothing matches at all apart from the Brown ito, sageo and the fact im content with what i spent and how they look. Its not as though the ghosts of the past will haunt me over it, as they did the same. Will point out, no theme on fittings, plain and simple. all fitted out late Edo. (apart from sageo lol)

 

Would rather have something i like and put together for display, rather than another cobbled together overpriced concoction that someone writes "daisho". 

 

Own personal opinion is a lot you see was put together in the early 1900s. and beyond, no way of knowing without provenance/proof.

 

Have to say, Brown ito is my favourite, maybe that comes from Shogun. (original)