Kashu Ju Kanewaka (Matasuke) under autumnal midday light

[Benjamin]

Hi,

 

It's been some time I wanted to share my swords but I didn't want to limit the presentation at the commercial link where I bought them. I don't have photo material and pro light so I decided to simply photograph them under day light. It was a surprise as pictures revealed lots interesting material. Specificaly the Nie and the hada, I litteraly rediscovered my swords.

 

So here the first sword I share : A Shinto - Tokebutsu Hozon - Kanewaka Nidai (aka second generation), also called Matasuke. The Kanewaka school was a renowed a school of early shinto in Kaga (or Kashu), affiliated with the Maeda clan of Daimyo. Here the link to the pictures of the seller AS22667 Katana:Kashu Ju Kanewaka(Matasuke)(2nd generation)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) – 日本刀販売の葵美術

I read from multiple source that it existed funny popular expressions to describe the price of these swords, as you had to sell your daughter to buy one or even a bad samourai was a good choice to marry if he possessed a Kanawaka.

According to Dr Anthony Thomas https://japaneseswor...dex.com/kanewaka.htm Matasuke's swords rated Wazamono (but I didn't found this elsewhere).

 

 

      

 

 

Koitame - mokume Hada

 

   

 

Boshi

 

 

[Benjamin]

Under bulb light, the hamon play a "wavy" effect I love, I called this sword "Kaga no Nami" (Wave of Kaga)