BenVK Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 WWII era Gendai-to signed Takai Sadatsugu Kitae Kore. According to this thread, he was an RJT smith and only made Gendai-to. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/14542-need-help-translating-first-mei-takai-sada-tsugu/ The nakago is not dated or star stamped and the nagasa is 64.5cm. It was polished in the UK by the usual suspect (must have been awhile ago now judging by the light surface scratches) and it's an ok polish but not great. It has an interesting forging grain so would benefit from a skilled pair of hands to re-finish it properly. However, here are a few small holes which can been seen in the photos. It's mounted in civilian koshirae, the iron tsuba is actually pretty decent but I'm pretty sure the saya is modern. Anyway, it is what it is hence the cheap price of £1100. Feel free to ask for additional pics. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BenVK Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 ..tough crowd! Ok so I'm open to offers and trades. What have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee Allen Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 How much are you asking...I'm looking for my first blade... Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenVK Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Lee, I've placed it on ebay now with no reserve so you might get a bargain! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-sword-WWII-Gendaito-Takai-Sadatsugu-/282535685088?hash=item41c8706be0:g:JYsAAOSw~XpZSXvQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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