Nicholas Posted February 27 Author Report Posted February 27 27 minutes ago, Rivkin said: It’s a rare case where I would ask someone to show this blade to Tanobe sensei before doing anything else. The forging might be good quality also. I would love to hear what he thinks. I believe the sword is of good quality. It’s hard to capture in photos. Quote
John C Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 Nicholas: Just out of curiosity, what does the area around the mekugi-ana look like? Specifically, does the rim of the ana rise above the chisel marks or do the chisel marks cut into the rim? It could help determine if the mei were cut after the mekugi ana was formed. John C. Quote
Nicholas Posted February 27 Author Report Posted February 27 5 minutes ago, John C said: Nicholas: Just out of curiosity, what does the area around the mekugi-ana look like? Specifically, does the rim of the ana rise above the chisel marks or do the chisel marks cut into the rim? It could help determine if the mei were cut after the mekugi ana was formed. John C. I took some pictures because I can’t tell. 1 Quote
John C Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 These little cuts into the ana suggest the mei was cut after the ana was formed. Could be another piece of evidence depending on the process used by Kotetsu or Kajihei. John C. 1 Quote
Nicholas Posted February 27 Author Report Posted February 27 16 minutes ago, John C said: These little cuts into the ana suggest the mei was cut after the ana was formed. I’m going to have to look more into this. I never thought about that. Thanks Quote
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