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Naotane Tanto
A well known appraiser/dealer
examined this piece and said he thinks it was
made as a Rai testament, in Kunimitsu style. I
concurred. He examined the Signature and had no
reservations.
Strong 12" blade with thick Kasane and very
good, tight Hada. I have examined this piece and
will state in my opinion, it is a well-forged
and fine quality sword. Polish is old. There may
be a drifting Utsuri through the Ji area.
Rather elegant Hoso-Suguha to Ko-Maru turn. I
have examined the Mei and am surprised to see it
looks good - Signed Taikei Naotane (Cao).
I have shown pictures to a friend who points out
it is either a good Naotane or Naokatsu's son
Kajihei who is famous for Naotane copies. For
me, the actual sword is always key, is it
quality work? - And it is.
Good Namban Tsuba - typical double Sukashi and
Gold Nunome. This is a "closet find" a Yoga and
mediation master received it years ago from his
teacher. They never had the Tsuka off.
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