Japanese swords leather ito

[nickn]

I could only get to two with leather Ito
I have another waki and a katana which I will try and dig out tomorrow
It’s the fuchi that’s worn from the samurai’s thumb

[nickn]

Further images.

[GHP]

Very nice.


"...Dig out"???? How many do you have? I sort of imagine this:

[nickn]

Not quite but
I’ve been buying for over 40 years rarely selling any
They are everywhere cupboards ,corners ,loft even under beds
Hence the dirt on these two
I should be ashamed
When my parents moved to a smaller house and I had to clear my old bedroom I found a tadayoshi 11 waki blade behind a bookshelf
And yesterday I found a boys sword behind a cabinet whilst looking for a pair of binoculars
At least I can remember buying it
I’ll post photos of the mei if I remember correctly it has a dedication
I was going to give it to my eldest on his 13th birthday but he had no interest

I like the thumb wear on the fuchi

[BenVK]

Did you find a sword for me yet Nick?

[nickn]

Sorry no mounted 28”+ with bohi I want to part with
I believe I have a blade and habaki kaga school that i might sell