Sword help

[Bob Coleman]

It is the work of the 3rd generation, a chu-jo saku smith who was most productive during the Kanbun era(1661-1673). Typical Osaka Shinto work.

[coloradocowboy]

It is the work of the 3rd generation, a chu-jo saku smith who was most productive during the Kanbun era(1661-1673). Typical Osaka Shinto work.

What a piece of history. I appreciate the help. Im really starting to see how cool these swords are. Thank you sir!

[BROBS]

wow!

amazing find.. thanks for showing.
-Brian

[nickn]

Nice late Shinto katana
What are the menuki like

[coloradocowboy]

Nice late Shinto katana
What are the menuki like

Thanks guys. I will take a pic of the menuki when I get home this evening.

[coloradocowboy]

Nice late Shinto katana
What are the menuki like

Not sure what it is?

[GHP]

Plum blossoms:


source

--Guy

[coloradocowboy]

Plum blossoms:


source

--Guy

I think you are right. Good eye! Any way to tell what time period they are from? Im guessing around WWII?

[Bob Coleman]

I think you are right. Good eye! Any way to tell what time period they are from? Im guessing around WWII?

There is nothing about this sword mount that would indicate any part was later than the Edo period. To judge menuki, they need to be viewed from both the front and the rear. From what I can see, they are likely mid Edo period of medioum quality.