SASHIKOMI / KESHO
The polishing of swords is a complicated matter, and a certain sense is required to achieve a beautiful result. There are different types of polishing schools and different types of finishes on a sword. Have a look at the differences between a Sashikomi finish and a Kesho finish. These are examples that Mr. Becerra polished personally. Hopefully it will help for collectors to understand the difference in the two styles.
These examples are all polished in a
Kesho finish:
(In Japan they say that Kesho finish is like make up on a woman)
These examples are all polished in a
Sashikomi finish:
(Sashikomi is more natural but harder to do)
This is an example of a Sashikomi and a Kesho finish on the same sword.
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