Popular Post Okan Posted April 9 Popular Post Report Posted April 9 While cleaning some blades, I thought I’d take a few quick photos and share this one, as I'm very fond of it. It’s a Rai Kunitoshi utsushi by Shodai Tadayoshi.. extremely fine ji-nie (konuka)..and in some places, clear hada reminiscent of Rai, with pure white nie along the ha..enjoy! 10 4 1 Quote
Okan Posted April 10 Author Report Posted April 10 4 hours ago, DKR said: What does the sayagaki say ? It is a "Tada-mei" by the first generation Tadayoshi, and is estimated to be a work from around the 15th or 16th year of the Keicho era [1610–1611]. It is a utsushi of an old work by Rai Kunitoshi and is excellently made. Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi. Blade length: 8 sun, 5 bu. Year of the Wood-Snake, March, by Tanzan. 3 1 Quote
DanielM Posted April 11 Report Posted April 11 Many many thanks Okan, for sharing with us this marvelous tanto and congratulation for these excellent photos. We see very clearly this splendid konuka hada and the ko nie of the Hamon....;a real treasure that combine beauty and efficiency.... I wish you many hours of contemplation... 1 Quote
Nihonto student Posted April 14 Report Posted April 14 Undoubtedly a beautiful blade Okan, thanks for sharing, I would like to ask what characteristics lead one to think that it is a Kunitoshi utsushi? Thank you Giordy Quote
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