Need opinions on cut down tachi

[Gary Cain]

At least that's what the sword presents itself to be. But i have some doubts... Your learned help is much appreciated!

[Gary Cain]

The habaki seems awful newish to me...

At least that's what the sword presents itself to be. But i have some doubts... Your learned help is much appreciated!

[Gary Cain]

3

the habaki seems awful newish to me...

[GHP]

Attribution to:
近江守久道
Ōmi no Kami Hisamichi


Might be #3 from the top.


--Guy

[GHP]

Say, is the Ninteisho invalidated when a section [owner's name?] is cut out like that?


--Guy

[nickn]

Newish habaki???
Whilst not the original a sword of this age would have gone through quite a few
it certainly has age

[nickn]

May we have photos of the kissaki both sides

[Gary Cain]

Sadly these are the only pictures I currently have.

May we have photos of the kissaki both sides

[Beater]

Say, is the Ninteisho invalidated when a section [owner's name?] is cut out like that?


--Guy

It doesn’t alter the attribution, which is the most important piece of information although I think most people would prefer they were intact.
As Nick says, habaki newness is irrelevant but a two piece with that fine workmanship is in itself an indication of a quality package.

What a nice sword.

[Baron1945]

blade lenght

How long is the (nagasa) cutting edge length. Very nice. Thank you.

[Steve Flanagan]

Sword

Does it come with shirasaya or full fittings? If shortened I would thing papers would show that

[oldhonda]

Most likely the OP didn't buy the sword. Therefore many of your questions can't be answered. The only thing I'll add is this sword is not for a beginner.

[BobI]

It looks like a pretty interesting sword to me!
Bob

[Gary Cain]

Correct, it was not offered for sale, the owner wanted an opinion.

Most likely the OP didn't buy the sword. Therefore many of your questions can't be answered. The only thing I'll add is this sword is not for a beginner.