This auction has a few hours to go so I will withhold further comment.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 2151wt_934

yes, whos bidding

The bids are completely private. It used to be that the private bids would at least have some initials posted so you could see how many bidders there were etc...but now its completely private?

On which side was the sword worn?

Always the left. John

Seems pricy for a showato, eh? Made me think about hauling out one or two that I have. If they bring that kind of money, I could get a nice koto for the proceeds! I haven't checked, but is there anything special about Ujifusa?

Exactly!

For John and John C., what then of the occasional southpaw samurai?

They would be trained not to be. Those marks probably go right around I suspect. John

Ahhh, yes. I know the technique. Way, way back in the day when I started to write I was turned into a right-handed writer...

No wear at all on the tsuka.

3501$ for restored showato??? I have a friend who bought a Yasukuni in good condition for that price.

Really weird

45 bids and only 9 different bidders?


"Item being relisted due to a O feedback non-payer" Yeah of course!!!

Hi,

I watched this one with a lot of interest as I sold the twin of this sword (- same smith - also mint and without a showa stamp - guess special order made...) approx 2 years ago for

$800 -- I died a slow death when I saw the bitting.....then again I came across a sword - limited edition (10) based on the "Lord of the Rings" film - made in NZ - single steel - not tempered - not laminated....basic principle (not boasting: I could make one like it) and this one sold for $7,500 on ebay last week.....it must certainly be that value is what the individual's thinks it should be...

Jock

I can not see that this sword was described as being "restored", it does not mention being polished, no mention of tang stamp or oil-water tempered etc.