Freedomnasa Posted July 14 Report Posted July 14 Hello everyone. I'd like to ask for your opinions on this sword. I just acquired it. The tang has no mei. Based on the blade shape, is there a possibility it's a tachi sword with the tang cut off? thank Pown Quote
Lexvdjagt Posted July 14 Report Posted July 14 The Nakago does not look like it was shortened, it seems to preserve its original shape. But I cannot really comment any further than that due to the condition of the sword. It might have been a Tachi, this cannot really be assessed properly through photographs or a blade that is in this condition. 1 Quote
Freedomnasa Posted July 14 Author Report Posted July 14 4 hours ago, Lexvdjagt said: The Nakago does not look like it was shortened, it seems to preserve its original shape. But I cannot really comment any further than that due to the condition of the sword. It might have been a Tachi, this cannot really be assessed properly through photographs or a blade that is in this condition. Thanks Lex for your comment. Quote
NotANinja Posted July 16 Report Posted July 16 It could have been, I would say based on the sugata it's late muromachi as I have one similar. But take that with a grain of salt as I am inexperienced it could be older than that. Either way I'm fairly certain it's koto 1 1 Quote
Freedomnasa Posted July 16 Author Report Posted July 16 1 hour ago, NotANinja said: It could have been, I would say based on the sugata it's late muromachi as I have one similar. But take that with a grain of salt as I am inexperienced it could be older than that. Either way I'm fairly certain it's koto "Thank you for sharing your insight! I really appreciate your perspective. I agree with you that it has a strong Koto vibe. Based on the Sugata and the Nakago, I also suspect that it might be an 'O-suriage' (shortened) blade, possibly converted from a Tachi to a Katana during the Sengoku or early Edo period. The presence of two Mekugi-ana and the way the Nakago is shaped seem to support this. The fittings also match this 'battle-worn' character perfectly—especially the iron Fuchi-Kashira and the Maru-gata Tsuba with Udenuki-ana (safety cord holes). It’s a very charming piece of history to hold, even with the heavy patina. Thanks again for your valuable input!" Pown. Quote
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