Sukaira Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 Just wanted to share some images for study that Keisuke over at https://www.katana-case-shi.com shared with me today during a chat. In the order from the title. 2 9 Quote
eternal_newbie Posted January 29 Report Posted January 29 Quintessential Soshu-den joko in the Yukimitsu pic - ji-nie like a fine layer of snow, with chikei winding through as if traced by someone's fingertip, and a hamon that lights up from nioiguchi to blade edge. 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted January 29 Report Posted January 29 3 gorgeous examples in perfect polish, each exemplifying the deki characteristic of the makers style and their School. I especially love the Yukimitsu with its fine chikei and kinsuji and that midare-utsuri on the Sanenaga is exactly what you hope to see on a koto Bizen Osafune blade. I would be proud to have any of these in my collection. 2 Quote
Kanenaga Posted January 30 Report Posted January 30 Can we know more about the Ko-Aoe Koretomo? I have a particular interest in this smith. Les 1 Quote
Sukaira Posted January 30 Author Report Posted January 30 On 1/28/2026 at 9:31 PM, eternal_newbie said: Quintessential Soshu-den joko in the Yukimitsu pic - ji-nie like a fine layer of snow, with chikei winding through as if traced by someone's fingertip, and a hamon that lights up from nioiguchi to blade edge. truly incredible Quote
Sukaira Posted January 30 Author Report Posted January 30 On 1/29/2026 at 3:11 AM, Lewis B said: 3 gorgeous examples in perfect polish, each exemplifying the deki characteristic of the makers style and their School. I especially love the Yukimitsu with its fine chikei and kinsuji and that midare-utsuri on the Sanenaga is exactly what you hope to see on a koto Bizen Osafune blade. I would be proud to have any of these in my collection. totally agree Quote
Sukaira Posted January 30 Author Report Posted January 30 16 hours ago, Kanenaga said: Can we know more about the Ko-Aoe Koretomo? I have a particular interest in this smith. Les I can ask for more info! 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 15 hours ago, Sukaira said: I can ask for more info! And more photos please. 3 Quote
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