Sevykor Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 I recently acquired a very nice sword Through a very good friend and would like to share the photos. I do not know much about it, but was told it's a bring-back from WWII. I took some photos and any identification help is greatly appreciated. -Richard Quote
Jamie Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 You might post photos oriented this way so it can be easily read. Forum rules dictate also that you post your real name. Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Did your friend buff the sword ? It looks like a mirror, that seriously destroys the attractiveness of the sword itself. KM Quote
Sevykor Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Posted July 15, 2011 Did your friend buff the sword ? It looks like a mirror, that seriously destroys the attractiveness of the sword itself. KM I am very certain that it was not polished, and the blade does have some modest imperfections (spotting) that can be buffed. There is some light spotting here and there. I did put some light oil on the shiny part of the blade to prevent any further damage from moisture. Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Perfect. I was worried there a little. KM Quote
Sevykor Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Posted July 15, 2011 Perfect. I was worried there a little. KM I was told recently there are polishing services at a very high price but i would guess most prefer to keep everything original. As you can see, the scabbard has seen better days. Wondering if a gentle leather moisturizer is recommended for the leather portions? Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 I think some leather oil would not be that bad, but be careful of the wooden saya. Keep the blade oiled, dont touch it with your fingers and when you have the money one day you can have it polished properly, the important thing to do is not let it deteriorate any more. KM Quote
cabowen Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 signature is Hattori Masahiro....probably not worth a professional polish and most likely not a traditionally made blade.... Quote
Sevykor Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Posted July 16, 2011 signature is Hattori Masahiro....probably not worth a professional polish and most likely not a traditionally made blade.... Thank you for the translation. Would you happen to know why some Hattori Masahiro have the "NO SHU SEKI JU" before (above) the signature? Does it have any significance? I don't know how it translates. Quote
cabowen Posted July 16, 2011 Report Posted July 16, 2011 Noshu Seki ju means "living in Seki, Noshu" Seki is a city in present day Gifu Prefecture.... Unaware of any significance to including this in the signature. I do notice various signature styles for this smith. Most likely made at a factory where various people signed them... Quote
cisco-san Posted July 18, 2011 Report Posted July 18, 2011 Richard, some more information (see J. Slough page 99): Quote
Sevykor Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Posted July 18, 2011 Thank you for the pic Klaus - very much appreciated. Quote
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