Restoring a Shinken > Blades

Posted: 5/18/2014 4:12:51 PM EDT

I am doing a restoration of a samurai sword made in 1861 by Koyama Munetsugu during one of Japans bloodiest era (Shinshinto). It is a 30 inch blade , which makes it rare. It is still sharp as a razor. I have two options for the fittings. A set that has the Three Kingdoms theme, or a much more flowered theme set made by Souheishi Nyudo SOUTEN-sei. Probably will cost me $6k when I am done, but it will be awesome. Here are a sample of similar examples.

sanmei owns the sword below. But it is similar.

Posted: 5/18/2014 6:50:18 PM EDT

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Definitely tagging this for more pics

Posted: 5/24/2014 5:16:10 AM EDT

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You doing the work yourself? If not I can recommend Tagane Arts. I have seen a lot of his work it is incredible. Not cheap but you don't want cheap. He does things the right way. Good luck Will be watching thus one.

Posted: 5/24/2014 6:49:35 AM EDT

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Tag for updates! I love the 'samurai sword restoration' threads! Some amazing work gets done, and some cool history is learned.

Posted: 5/26/2014 11:46:47 AM EDT

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I haven't been able to paste my pics on the site. They just wont update from my phone. Looks like I am going with the guy in Hawaii and socal to do the restoration. I get my stuff this week. Step one is making koshirae set and shirasaya. Then I will get it polished. If I could figure how to post pictures. ..

Posted: 5/26/2014 11:52:16 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/27/2014 5:28:18 PM EDT

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The tsuba

The wazikashi

Posted: 5/27/2014 5:31:14 PM EDT

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The mei

Posted: 5/27/2014 5:33:27 PM EDT

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The fushi kashira

Posted: 6/1/2014 5:11:43 AM EDT

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Beautiful piece of history. Sounds like you've done it a time or two before. Where do you acquire from?

I got a couple in years past from Manion's, but they are nothing in comparison to yours.

Posted: 6/4/2014 4:44:55 PM EDT

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Some from aio in japan. Some from Nihonto.au. some from nihonto.us or ebay. Also go to Midwest tolken kai.

Posted: 6/4/2014 4:46:44 PM EDT

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Sanmei trading co also.

Posted: 6/4/2014 4:49:05 PM EDT

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You can also check my ee listings.

Posted: 7/6/2014 7:01:38 AM EDT

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So I have decided to change the direction. The blade I have is near the end of its value. I will get it finish at lowest bid to use it for iaido.

This is what my new blade will be similar to, if I can still buy it or get a similar one made.

Posted: 7/6/2014 10:31:11 AM EDT

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What was the problem with the blade, and where are you planning to get your next blade?

James

Posted: 7/6/2014 10:41:27 AM EDT

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Pardon my ignorance, but does restoring something like this increase or decrease the value of the sword?

I would think that removing and patina/provenance like with firearms, would ultimately make the sword less desirable.

Posted: 7/6/2014 3:12:45 PM EDT

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Posted: 7/8/2014 6:10:31 PM EDT

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Posted: 7/8/2014 7:57:56 PM EDT

[#18]

That would be awesome! definitely post pics when you are done!!!

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