Alexander_R

Hi, can not find Kunimori mei in the page of Uda school. The last kanji (Mori) is very rare. Could you help me again?

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Thank you. I understood. So finally I have my lesson Thank you again.

I’m trying:) I’m only asking questions about the blades that unclear for me. It is part of my learning. IMHO

Thank you again. In the description they attribute it to Edo period. Is it mistake?

Thank you very much for your expertise. The declared nagasa is 37 cm and total length 61 cm. Therefore may be it was really shortened? I post additional photos.

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One more, guys! Will be grateful for response. Is it really Yoshii Yoshinori saku Yukan Japan, the blade Nanboku-chō period (1336-1392)?

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Thank you. Declared as Uda Kunimori. Could you give me some info or link to the swordsmith: period rating.

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Hi, guys! Could you help me to determine a name of sword smith?

Thank you. I know them. They have nothing for the moment (one expensive nihonto). The inscriptions below the swords mean they are sold.

Thank you. I think you are right!

Hello again, and thank you for helping me! I have one more question about last katana I sent. Could you examine the Hozon certificate and tell me if I right determined the sword smith? Best regards to all

Brian, you are right. We also have forums and knowledgeable people but it did not make a antique market bigger. By the way to look at the first sword was the recommendation of one of guns.ru members and from his participation in the forum activities you really can see its knowledge in the matter. There no problems with collection of antique swords. The only problem is the import. The only way to import the antique weapons for private person is to import it personally with him declaring it and proving that it is really antique with the help of designated by state experts. May be the narrow market can be explained by the lack of demand, such items being considering like a luxury. But 4k for Bizen Osafune without papers and not having a fatal flaws is considered to be a good deal.

Russia (preferably) or Kazakhstan. The regulations are the same. I think you understand me why I did not mentioned it at the beginning

Thank you guys! I appreciate very much your concern. But I not so dumb as it can appear. I read a few books and know all the sites you mentioned. The problem is that is quite impossible to import from abroad swords in my country so I forced to look at what I have in the internal market. I now that the price are twice higher than the normal and offer is very limited. It was not my intention to buy the last sword blindly through internet, I have the possibility to see it and if needed to take expert with me. The sword is signed and have Hozon for blade and tsuba (the both were delivered after 2000). The smith is not very famous, he is listed in Hawley’s (YOS595). The fair price can be around 5000 K (IMHO). In all cases I appreciate very much your advise. May be I will wait for better times or opportunities to buy the sword. Thank you again for you time.

Again asking for your opinion. Last time, I promise. This time there is katana attributed to Gozaemon Yoshinaga with Hozon certificate. Nagasa 71 cm. The price is 8000 USD. What do you think about it?

Thank you all for the replies and advice. I decided not to buy it. The price is 4000 USD. Initially I wanted nihonto muramachi period or earlier in nice koshirae and with shirasaya having Hozon certificate. So I will stand on my initial requirements. But the price for this is 8-10000 USD in our market, not a lot is offered and import is very difficult. Tomorrow I will post the photos of one of this katana for you evaluation if you do not mind and willing to dedicate me some more time. Thank you all again very much. I really appreciate your advice.

Nagasa 59.8 Nakago nagasa 15,3 Overall length 75,2. All in cm

I’m envisaging to buy a katana (longtime dream) and was offered following item. Koto attributed to Bizen Osafune Sukesada end of XV - first third of XVI century. Length- 75,2 Nagasa- 59,8, nakago nagasa - 15,3 sori - 2,1. Koshirae - late Edo. One expert supposes that it can belong to Yosozaemon Sukesada. The question is - does it worth buying for collection? What do you think about its value (not in price terms). Thank you in advance, appreciate all the opinions.

Thank you guys for your help. The seller is incompetent and so now he is trying to find a right certificate. I have doubts if I will continue cooperate with him.