Alv Posted June 5 Report Posted June 5 Hello together, I recently got my hand on this sword and wanted to learn something about it. Since I do not have a lot of expertise I did some research and with the help of some members of this community, I already learned so much. But there are still unanswered questions. How old the piece might be? Who most likely owned it? What is its purpose? I'd also like to learn more about the Smith, who going by the signature on the Tsuba appears to be Kanenori from the shoami school. Every bit of information is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote
Alv Posted June 5 Author Report Posted June 5 Just now, Alv said: Hello together, I recently got my hand on this sword and wanted to learn something about it. Since I do not have a lot of expertise I did some research and with the help of some members of this community, I already learned so much. But there are still unanswered questions. How old the piece might be? Who most likely owned it? What is its purpose? I'd also like to learn more about the Smith, who going by the signature on the Tsuba appears to be Kanenori from the shoami school. Every bit of information is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote
Brian Posted June 5 Report Posted June 5 Tsuba were made by completely different people to the makers of the sword. Unrelated. You need to take off the handle and let's see what is on the nakago (tang) Quote
Alv Posted June 5 Author Report Posted June 5 2 hours ago, Alv said: Unfortunately There is nothing visible on the tang Quote
ChrisW Posted June 5 Report Posted June 5 5 hours ago, Alv said: These are some extremely fine examples of menuki. I hope you still have a matched pair! The koshirae alone appear to warrant a look at restoration by a professional. Quote
Alv Posted June 5 Author Report Posted June 5 12 minutes ago, ChrisW said: These are some extremely fine examples of menuki. I hope you still have a matched pair! The koshirae alone appear to warrant a look at restoration by a professional. Unfortunately I am missing the second Menuki. And since I am very new to all of this I wouldn't know where to find a specialist. Quote
ChrisW Posted June 5 Report Posted June 5 You're in Europe, so I am afraid I cannot assist you with finding an artisan. But there are several members here who could! Marius is one such gentleman that comes to mind: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/profile/221-marius/ Quote
Robert S Posted June 5 Report Posted June 5 10 hours ago, Alv said: Unfortunately There is nothing visible on the tang It's still definitely worth taking off the tsuka and adding a photo of the tang, as well as the whole blade with no koshirae on it, as that will help with getting some idea of what you have. Quote
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