eternal_newbie Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Note: This is probably more suited to the International Sword Forum, but since I know there's a few martial artists here I thought I'd let the forum family get the first shot at it. If Brian or the mods disagree, feel free to take this topic down. On offer here is a custom L6 Bainite katana from Martial Art Swords, formerly known as Butouken. It was made in 2009, a couple of years before the original MAS smith Yong Soon Park (http://www.arscives.com/mastersofire/3yong.htm) met with an accident and had to step down, forcing MAS to move their forge to Longquan. MAS, along with Bugei, were the only two production companies to successfully replicate, on a consistent basis, the bainite production method pioneered by Howard Clark. This sword is in excellent condition. Nothing is loose, it has been used to cut plain tatami on only two occasions, and the polish is perfect apart from minor scuffs due to slightly overzealous use of (ugh) uchiko. That being said, this is a production tameshigiri blade and not an art sword, so this shouldn't be a real cause for concern. It is a surprisingly lightweight sword given the business-like sugata and elongated kissaki, for which you can thank the L6/bainite heat treatment allowing the blade to be made thinner and lighter without compromising structural integrity. The tsuka is double-pegged for extra safety. Nagasa: 70cm / 27.56 inchesTsuka length: 24.5cm / 9.65 inches inchesTotal length: 103cm / 40.55 inchesBlade polish: Hand polish with natural stoneGeometry: "Traditional" with visible yokote and extended kissakiSaya: Black gloss lacquer finishBo-hi: NoneHabaki: One-piece silver platedTsuba: Crane in sukashiHandle lining: White sameHandle wrap: Traditional black silk wrapMenuki: dragons (I think)Mekugi: 2Fittings: Blackened brass A martial arts sword bag will be included which has had the bottom end reinforced with leather to reduce the chance of the sword falling through or receiving damage if the end bumps into something. I am asking USD$950 + shipping (I estimate about $45 to the US) for this sword. For reference, here is the price of an equivalent sword brand new from their website: https://www.martialartswords.com/collections/Japanese-swords/products/kuroyuri-katana. If there is no interest here within a couple of weeks I will post it to the International Sword Forum. A donation of $50 will be made to the board if sold to a fellow member. More pictures here: http://members.iinet.net.au/~rjgengath/MASL6/gallery.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Rohan Some really great prices on your items, id buy that wak if i hadn't just bought a tsuba, then this, guys look for months for deals like this, your a very very reasonable seller. My hat is off to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken-Hawaii Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 If you practice tameshigiri, then L6 Bainite is the metal to use. Very strong & durable. I love my Bainite shinken! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal_newbie Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 This sword is now SOLD. Thank you for your interest. As with my other big sales, the donation will be paid once the buyer's inspection period has ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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