ChrisW

I wouldn't say its not an artifact. It is from WWII, which is still a good amount of time for something to survive. It certainly deserves care and respect. As for the cleaning of the tsuka, I would say its probably not safe to use isopropyl alcohol on the silk handle. I've never done it, so I am not sure. I will leave this up to my betters to respond to that query.

As Brian said! Also be sure to wipe in one direction in a singular swipe, do not do circular motions or back and forth as this will drag contaminants over the surface of the blade moreso than a singular swipe will. As for the isopropyl alcohol, look for 99.9% pure, do not buy any that is cut with water.

$50 donated. Thanks to Brian and everyone!

Sword is sold! Please archive, thanks to everyone! I will be donating $50 to the board.

Reduced to $1800 for all 19, $300 will still go to the board if sold here.

Reduced to $1300 + shipping for quicker sale. A great chance to add a very beautiful koto omi yari with battle scars!

Reduced to $1100 + shipping for quicker sale.

I did not receive one, but I will send you a PM.

Then you're in luck, there is a Texas Token Kai I believe. Search the forum and you should be able to find them!

This would make an excellent blade for a beginner because it has a lot of activity, it is from one of the better-known Yamato schools, and would be an easy candidate to receive Hozon. The blade is in appreciable condition with solid koshirae. Don't let this one slip by!

You'll have to share what state you reside in to find someone closeby or the nearest token kai! If you're in the midwest, I suggest myself/the Indiana Token Kai. If its on the eastern seaboard, then the NY Token Kai. We have members/token kai scattered throughout the country!

If you live near someone on the board, you should get some in person opinions! Or visit a token kai meeting.

When a yari from the kubi to kissaki meets or exceeds 12 inches.

Hello again ladies and gentlemen, here is one more for the evening. Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : omi yari Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Signed two kanji Kanenori, by the workmanship, mainline Mino, one nakago-ana. Papered or not and by whom? : No Era/Age : Late Muromachi, circa 1530 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : partial koshirae. Nagasa/Blade Length : 28cm or just over 11 inches, with kubi it is 12 inches Sori : none Hamon Type : Chu-suguha Jihada : Running itame with mokume and masame elements. Other Hataraki Visible : Kinsuji, inazuma. This blade has A LOT of activity and is an eyeful! Flaws : a few small ware, one small fukure midway on one side, five kirikomi, a few pits. Sword Location : Indiana, USA Will ship to : USA primarily, international contingent on laws of destination country. Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal, Cashapp. Shipping options discussed at time of purchase. Price and Currency : $1400 USD or reasonable offers. Other Info and Full Description : Comes in a saya. The smith is likely to be one of the mainline Mino Kanenori of the late Muromachi period judging by the workmanship. This is a very petite 'omi yari' as with the kubi included, it just comes in at 12". Despite its size, it has FIVE kirikomi or 'battle scars' and is in great condition for its age. Another lovely yari in fine condition for its age. It sports a ryo-shinogi (double ridge) which is rather uncommon provides for a very distinctive look compared to many other yari. Enjoy!

Hello again ladies and gentlemen, I am submitting another item for sale here on the board. Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Yari Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Signed Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Masanori, the mei being filled in with gold lacquer, one nakago-ana. Papered or not and by whom? : No Era/Age : Early Edo, approx. 1600-1624 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : in shirasaya. Nagasa/Blade Length : 16.2cm or just under 5 inches Sori : none Hamon Type : Chu-suguha Jihada : Dense itame/masame. Flaws : a few aesthetic scratches, a minor stain near the tip. Sword Location : Indiana, USA Will ship to : USA primarily, international contingent on laws of destination country. Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal, Cashapp. Shipping options discussed at time of purchase. Price and Currency : $1200 USD or reasonable offers. Other Info and Full Description : Comes in shirasaya. The smith Yamato Masanori worked from 1600 to 1624 and is a 50-point smith. This is the shodai in my opinion, as opposed to the nidai because yari made by shodai were done in a Hizen-esque style with the suguha/itame combination. The mei on this yari is infilled with gold lacquer that really does help make the mei pop in my opinion A very well-preserved makura or "pillow" yari with a very nice gold lacquer filled mei in shirasaya at a very nice price.