Hachisuka Masamune

[Lewis B]

It's blades like this that keep my fascination for Nihonto. This guy takes some amazing images of these superlative blades and all from behind glass. Kudos to the museum for getting the lighting just right.

 

 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1996901080882456&set=pcb.1996902534215644

 

 

 

 

 

 

[lonely panet]

i can only imagine 

[Hoshi]

Hello, 

 

These are indeed lovely pics of a magnificent nie-deki. 

 

We are lucky to live in a time where high-grade digital cameras can take incredible pictures to immortalize experiences, even behind museum glass. 

 

There is a point in life where collecting is not feasible anymore. Inevitably, taste outgrow wallets - and if not - the supply wall inevitably hits. The reality is that after some time, as the mind habituates, one comes to realize that there are only very few swords that truly feel otherworldly, and possess this mysterious grace that makes you question if a human could have made it. 

 

This is why collecting experiences is the more sustainable path to growth, and through the skillful use of photography, to preserve them and share them with others is a noble pursuit. 

 

Best,

 

Hoshi

Edited 23 hours ago by Hoshi

[Lewis B]

1 hour ago, Hoshi said:

 

This is why collecting experiences is the more sustainable path to growth, and through the skillful use of photography, to preserve them and share them with others is a noble pursuit. 

 

 

I agree with this sentiment wholeheatedly. And why membership and attendance at NBTHK-EB or AB meets is so rewarding. Many of the members are exceptionally generous with their collections and occasionally its possible to handle these otherworldly blades and not be restricted to viewing them through a lens. 

[Schneeds]

Well stated, Hoshi.  That reminds me of a good friend of mine who was a long time avid hunter.  He told me once there came a time when he put down the rifle in favor of a camera, and enjoys it even more.