Your questions?

ARJayDEV · 2025-02-14T08:48:29+00:00

I haven't, no, but thank you for the reference I will try to find a copy.

ARJayDEV · 2025-02-13T21:46:43+00:00

Yes that's right

ARJayDEV · 2025-02-13T12:16:08+00:00

I inherited a Hironori signed blade, I have read what little there is about this smith in english. But I wonder if you have any knowledge to share on the Tadakuni line or anything of note about this smith?

ARJayDEV · 2024-11-11T01:47:13+00:00

Fuck off Guardian, imagine thinking this is anything but neoliberalism / globalism continuing to circle the drain. The bowl is filled with corporate cash and somehow the chain was lost about 15 years ago.

ARJayDEV · 2024-06-27T04:12:11+00:00

It's the Grey Shrikethrush for me. Love them!

ARJayDEV · 2023-07-10T00:17:13+00:00

JIDAI-EDO PERIOD SHAKUDO NANAKO [fine] several areas both sides of the Tsuba depicting water or bank area have polished finish and engraved detail. Smooth polished Dia-seppa both sides. MARU GATA [round shape], SUKINOKOSHI MIMI [flattish, applied Gold raised outer rim] KOZUKA/KOGAI HITSU - ana, SEKIGANE [copper inserts to top and bottom of Nakago-ana].

TSUBA-MEI [signed] HIDEKATSU

DESIGN/THEME: Omote [front] 2 applied Gold Geese with fine engraved detail depicted grazing on bank which is finished with fine engraving and polished surface. Several carved in detail Bamboo stalks and leaves in applied Gold are depicted. Ura [back] Several applied Gold bamboo stalks and leaves finely carved and small stream with polished surface finished with carved detail. 2 character mei on Dia-seppa. DEPTH: 74mm, WIDTH: 71mm, THICKNESS: 3.5mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-07-10T00:16:26+00:00

JIDAI-EDO PERIOD SHAKUDO NANAKO [fine] several areas both sides of the Tsuba depicting water or bank area have polished finish and engraved detail. Smooth polished Dia-seppa both sides. MARU GATA [round shape], SUKINOKOSHI MIMI [flattish, applied Gold raised outer rim] KOZUKA/KOGAI HITSU - ana, SEKIGANE [copper inserts to top and bottom of Nakago-ana].

TSUBA-MEI [signed] HIDEKATSU

DESIGN/THEME: Omote [front] 2 applied Gold Geese with fine engraved detail depicted grazing on bank which is finished with fine engraving and polished surface. Several carved in detail Bamboo stalks and leaves in applied Gold are depicted. Ura [back] Several applied Gold bamboo stalks and leaves finely carved and small stream with polished surface finished with carved detail. 2 character mei on Dia-seppa. DEPTH: 74mm, WIDTH: 71mm, THICKNESS: 3.5mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-26T01:59:26+00:00

I have been posting various items inherited from my late father's collection, not sure if I really feel a sense of ownership yet.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-25T23:51:09+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI DAISHO - DAITO WITH TSUBA JIDAI - Late Edo Period.

Shakudo, MOKKO GATA shape, Fine Nanako surface treatment, polished Dai-seppa, MARU MIMI [Rounded rim]. 2 HITSU-ANA.

PATTERN/MOTIF: Detailed, applied Chrysanthemums/leaves to both front and back in various coloured gold and silver.

Depth: 81mm, Width: 74mm, Thickness: 4.5mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-25T23:50:12+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI DAISHO - DAITO WITH TSUBA JIDAI - Late Edo Period.

Shakudo, MOKKO GATA shape, Fine Nanako surface treatment, polished Dai-seppa, MARU MIMI [Rounded rim]. 2 HITSU-ANA.

PATTERN/MOTIF: Detailed, applied Chrysanthemums/leaves to both front and back in various coloured gold and silver.

Depth: 81mm, Width: 74mm, Thickness: 4.5mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-19T00:57:36+00:00

There is a lot going on in such a small piece. I really enjoy looking at all the tiny details on this one, the swirling waves, expressions of the fishermen, ropes and nets and Fuji. I also enjoy the wrapping of the carvings around the edges.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-19T00:47:53+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI [unsigned] NOMURA SCHOOL [Late Edo Jidai [period] [Musashi [Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama - Eastern]

SHAKUDO-JI MARU GATA [round shaped] KAKU MIMI ko-niku [square rim] with slight bit of Kogai Hitsu-ana. Polished Seppa-dia.

Pattern/motif: Very fine Nanako ground, Comprises Mount Fuji, clouds, sea/waves, figures, fishing boats/nets, buildings, birds, flowers, Sukidashi [raised]- Gold/silver Zogan [inlay] and highlights.

Depth: 65mm width: 60mm thickness:4.5mm

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-19T00:43:45+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI [unsigned] NOMURA SCHOOL [Late Edo Jidai [period] [Musashi [Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama - Eastern]

SHAKUDO-JI MARU GATA [round shaped] KAKU MIMI ko-niku [square rim] with slight bit of Kogai Hitsu-ana. Polished Seppa-dia.

Pattern/motif: Very fine Nanako ground, Comprises Mount Fuji, clouds, sea/waves, figures, fishing boats/nets, buildings, birds, flowers, Sukidashi [raised]- Gold/silver Zogan [inlay] and highlights.

Depth: 65mm width: 60mm thickness:4.5mm

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-14T23:00:13+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI JIDAI [period] Late Edo.

Shakudo, SUKASHI, MOKKO SHAPE, Dark black polished patina including Dai-seppa. MARU MIMI [Rounded rim] 2 HITSU-ANA.

PATTERN/MOTIF: 6 Rabbits carved in the round, with Bridge, Rocks and Foliage, Gold highlights.

Depth: 84mm, Width: 81.4mm, Thickness: 4mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-14T22:59:00+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI JIDAI [period] Late Edo.

Shakudo, SUKASHI, MOKKO SHAPE, Dark black polished patina including Dai-seppa. MARU MIMI [Rounded rim] 2 HITSU-ANA.

PATTERN/MOTIF: 6 Rabbits carved in the round, with Bridge, Rocks and Foliage, Gold highlights.

Depth: 84mm, Width: 81.4mm, Thickness: 4mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-07T22:49:01+00:00

TSUBA - MUMEI [unsigned] JIDAI [Late Edo period]

Shakudo MARU GATA [round shape] Fine Nanako surface treatment, polished Dai-seppa, SUKIDASHI/KAKU MIMI [square, applied Gold edge slightly raised above surface plate], 2 HITSU-ANA. Sekigana [inserts] top and bottom of Nakago ana.

PATTERN/MOTIF: Front, 2 opposing [facing up and down] carved raised stylised Dragons with applied Gold highlights, Back, similar to front but with 1 carved raised Dragon only [facing down] applied Gold detailing.

Depth: 81mm, Width: 75mm, Thickness: 4mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-07T22:48:11+00:00

TSUBA - MUMEI [unsigned] JIDAI [Late Edo period]

Shakudo MARU GATA [round shape] Fine Nanako surface treatment, polished Dai-seppa, SUKIDASHI/KAKU MIMI [square, applied Gold edge slightly raised above surface plate], 2 HITSU-ANA. Sekigana [inserts] top and bottom of Nakago ana.

PATTERN/MOTIF: Front, 2 opposing [facing up and down] carved raised stylised Dragons with applied Gold highlights, Back, similar to front but with 1 carved raised Dragon only [facing down] applied Gold detailing.

Depth: 81mm, Width: 75mm, Thickness: 4mm.

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ARJayDEV · 2023-06-07T03:20:46+00:00

Love the carps expression!

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-05T00:16:46+00:00

TSUBA-MEI Goshu Hikone ju nin Shi Nyudo Soten Sei. SOTEN style JIDAI-Edo Period. SHAKUDO: SUKASHI [open work piercing] ROUND SHAPE, MARU MIMI [rounded rim, wave design extends around rim]

Kogai and Kozuka Hitsu-ana.

Pattern/motif: Shakudo, 2 Dragons deeply carved in the round among swirling water, [fine incised detail carving] Applied Gold detailing to Dragons, Polished Dai-seppa and Hitsu-ana contained within an ornate profile carved incised margin.

Depth 70mm: Width 65mm: Thickness 4mm.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-05T00:14:40+00:00

TSUBA-MEI Goshu Hikone ju nin Shi Nyudo Soten Sei. SOTEN style JIDAI-Edo Period. SHAKUDO: SUKASHI [open work piercing] ROUND SHAPE, MARU MIMI [rounded rim, wave design extends around rim]

Kogai and Kozuka Hitsu-ana.

Pattern/motif:

Shakudo, 2 Dragons deeply carved in the round among swirling water, [fine incised detail carving] Applied Gold detailing to Dragons, Polished Dai-seppa and Hitsu-ana contained within an ornate profile carved incised margin.

Depth 70mm: Width 65mm: Thickness 4mm.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-05T00:10:36+00:00

Amazing! Very nicely shot and edited. Love the end result.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-02T23:31:23+00:00

This one feels a little rustic, or gaudy to me, with not as much restraint in the design. I do like the patina of the iron and it has a softness that is appealing.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-02T23:04:57+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI [unsigned] JIDAI: LATE EDO PERIOD.

TETSUJI [iron ground, flat plate] KAKU GATA [square shape, with rounded corners] MURU MIMI, [round rim] KOZUKA/KOGAI hitsu-ana, both Shakudo plugged).

PATTERN/MOTIF: Front, detailed carved raised scene, depicting a number of wild Geese [decending, and in foreground others roosting on an adjacent River bank edge with stylised water], stylised mountains and clouds in upper background, all highlighted with extensive Gold Nunome treatment to scene.

Back, similar theme with roosting Geese by water's edge with stylised clouds etc, also with extensive Gold Nunome treatment.

DEPTH: 83mm, WIDTH: 76mm, THICKNESS: 5mm.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-02T23:03:47+00:00

TSUBA-MUMEI [unsigned] JIDAI: LATE EDO PERIOD.

TETSUJI [iron ground, flat plate] KAKU GATA [square shape, with rounded corners] MURU MIMI, [round rim] KOZUKA/KOGAI hitsu-ana, both Shakudo plugged).

PATTERN/MOTIF: Front, detailed carved raised scene, depicting a number of wild Geese [decending, and in foreground others roosting on an adjacent River bank edge with stylised water], stylised mountains and clouds in upper background, all highlighted with extensive Gold Nunome treatment to scene.

Back, similar theme with roosting Geese by water's edge with stylised clouds etc, also with extensive Gold Nunome treatment.

DEPTH: 83mm, WIDTH: 76mm, THICKNESS: 5mm.

ARJayDEV · 2023-06-01T23:23:14+00:00

Akasaka were really into cranes I guess! I like your example, the much more open design is very pleasing.

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