Morimitsu

[simonjbinks]

HI Guys,

 

Sorry to keep bugging you with these questions but it's been 15 years since I was last collecting and a lot of terminology and kanji have buried themselves deep within my neurological network.

 

This is a good very wakzashi signed Morimitsu, but I can't get the first few characters to ascertain as to whether it is one on of the high-ranking Morimitsu.

 

I have found a similar signature - same kanji but not so sure about the authenticity (of the sword I'm comparing), on page 537 of Koto-Hen. I can't find a match in Hawley and all my other books are in storage.

 

Again, really appreciate any help here.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Simon Binks

[Nobody]

Ref. Shuri no suke … (Wakizashi 3)

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5448&hilit=shuri+no+suke

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb13 ... Morimitsu/

[simonjbinks]

Dear Koichi-San,

 

Thanks. I missed the link somehow.

 

$1500 for a ni-dai Bizen Morimitsu. This is what I mean. Do you think this genuine? The mei looks worn and contemporary with the wear on the nakago, but there are some differences between this sword and the examples in Koto Hen. I just wish I had all my other books at hand.

 

Thanks again Koichi-San. Sorry to keep bugging you, but this Nihonto thing is the strongest drug I know of. I don't know what it is but since the age of around 10, I've always been fascinated by all things Japanese. The sword personifies all those, so I guess it's just a carry-on from there.

 

All the best,

 

Simon