eric1 Posted February 12 Report Posted February 12 (edited) I recently found my first Japanese sword. Blade length approx. 61 cm (total length without wooden handle: 77.5 cm). I'd like to know if it's original? I took a photos of the signature. I'd appreciate your help. Edited February 12 by eric1 Quote
Nihonto student Posted February 12 Report Posted February 12 Dear Eric, blade is authentic, signed Bishu Osafune Suke...(Sada?), no comment on the validity of the mei but nagasa places the blade in the middle of the Muromachi period. Regards, Giordy 1 1 Quote
Nobody Posted February 12 Report Posted February 12 The mei reads 備州長舩盛家 - Bishu Osafune Mori'ie. 4 1 Quote
Nihonto student Posted February 12 Report Posted February 12 2 minutes ago, Nobody said: The mei reads 備州長舩盛家 - Bishu Osafune Mori'ie. Thank you for the correction. Giordy Quote
eric1 Posted February 12 Author Report Posted February 12 Thank your for your help nad great news! Wow, amazing that the blade is over 500 years old. Quote
Rivkin Posted February 12 Report Posted February 12 Away from books, but the mei does seem off. 2 Quote
eric1 Posted April 13 Author Report Posted April 13 (edited) Sword blade beginning the grinding process... the hamon becomes visible. Edited April 13 by eric1 1 1 Quote
Scogg Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 Here on the Nihonto Message Board, we are commited to the study and preservation of genuine Japanese swords and fittings. We do not condone or encourage DIY restorations or polishing. As with any antique or culturally important item; it's really important that you do not damage history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecce_Homo_(García_Martínez_and_Giménez) It takes an extremely specific skill-set, that's earned over years of apprenticeship with a qualified togishi. If you were unable to identify the blade or translate the signature, you are definitely not qualified to "grind" at a potentially 500 year old antique Japanese sword... Sincerely, -Sam 3 Quote
eternal_newbie Posted April 13 Report Posted April 13 Seeing the monospace font (and the term "grinding process") makes me hopeful that this is a translated reply from someone in Japan describing the progress of the restoration. I've seen Google translate and other apps translate polishing or sharpening as "grinding," and also the Kashima sisters on their website describe the initial removal of material at the start of the polishing process in this manner. 1 Quote
NotANinja Posted Friday at 06:56 AM Report Posted Friday at 06:56 AM I sincerely hope so Rohan! 1 Quote
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