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Kotetsu is out of reach for most collectors. Some Hojoji blades were even good enough that people removed the mei and tried to pass them off as Kotetsu. That says a lot about the quality. For anyone who likes the Kotetsu style but not the Kotetsu price, Hojoji is a very nice option. This blade displays Soshu-den characteristics and is in good polish. Total length: 50.9 cm Nagasa: 38.2cm Sori: 1.2 cm Please have a look at the photos and videos, I tried my best capturing all the details. If you have any questions, send me a message. https://vimeo.com/1196137090?fl=tl&fe=ec https://vimeo.com/1196137086?fl=tl&fe=ec https://vimeo.com/1196137089?fl=tl&fe=ec https://vimeo.com/1196137232?fl=tl&fe=ec Asking 1950 euro + shipping

Thank you Marcin. I appreciate your balanced comment, and I also appreciate you mentioning that you have bought from me before and had a positive experience. I agree with you that exact measurements are important. The sword was measured and described as accurately as I could. Regarding kizu, I agree that some small points can be easy to miss. That is exactly my point about the kissaki and mune area. I did not notice the issue when I held the blade in hand, and you see the photos appear to have been heavily enlarged (by how many times, I do not know) making the issue look far more dramatic than it appeared under normal viewing. In my view, the kizu has been zoomed in on and presented completely out of proportion. It feels like using a magnifier to focus on the smallest visible flaw, then presenting it as if it were a major defect. When the blade is viewed normally in hand, it does not appear anywhere near as serious as those enlarged close-up photos suggest. Attached are photos of the blade (exactly the same ones I used for the sales post). As for the rust spot, I did not notice such a spot before shipment. The sword was carefully oiled before being sent, and it was in international transit for around a month. I cannot honestly say whether the spot developed during transit, but I can say clearly that I did not knowingly send a blade with an obvious rust issue. I am happy for people to judge the full context together, including the original email exchange evidence and the photos of the blade.

With reference to the issue now moved into this section, I will keep my response short and factual. I have attached screenshots of the chat history between 2devnul and myself so members can see the actual communication and make up their own minds. My position is simple: The sword was sold at a very reasonable price, with photos and information provided, and it was never represented as a flawless, freshly polished, high-end blade. I respect the admin’s decision to move the discussion away from the sales post. I also believe both sides should be judged based on the actual facts, not one-sided comments. I will let the screenshots and the full context speak for themselves.

@2devnul You have made serious claims here — that “what you see/read is not what you get,” that flaws are hidden, and that people should stay away from me. Those are not small comments. They directly attack my reputation as a collector and seller. I have already reported your post to the admin for defamation, and I have provided screenshots of our previous messages as evidence. I am happy for the admin to review the full context properly. Let the evidence speak for itself. A signed, dated, traditionally forged wartime gendaitō with long mei,no forging flaws, and koshirae included has value beyond the fittings. At 1,650 euro, I believe you received a good deal, especially considering the original asking price was 1,920. The price was not based on premium fittings or fresh polish; it was based on the sword being a genuine signed gendaitō with character, workmanship, and a desirable dated inscription. The truth is that you bought a signed and dated traditionally forged wartime gendaitō with a special long mei and koshirae at a very reasonable price. It was never sold to you as a freshly polished, flawless, high-end blade, nor was the koshirae described as premium antique koshirae. You received a good deal for what the sword actually was. Expecting a perfect blade with high-quality koshirae at that price point is unrealistic. Turning that into a public warning and suggesting I deliberately hide flaws is unfair, exaggerated, and damaging. If you believe you have a genuine issue, deal with it properly and honestly with the full facts. But making broad public accusations without context is not acceptable, and you need to take responsibility for what you have posted.

I am not going to let this kind of public accusation stand without a response. Adam’s post is one-sided, exaggerated, and, in my view, defamatory. He bought a signed and dated traditionally forged wartime gendaitō with a special long mei and koshirae at a cheap price. He did not buy a freshly polished, flawless, high-end sword in premium antique koshirae. That distinction matters. He got a good deal for what the sword actually was, then later seemed to expect a perfect blade with high-quality koshirae as if he had paid top-market money. That is not realistic, and it is not fair to turn buyer’s regret or unrealistic expectations into a public attack on my reputation. The complaint was mainly about condition points, including what was essentially a very small issue at the kissaki/tip. Even if present, that does not turn the sword into something misrepresented, and it certainly does not justify accusing me of hiding flaws or warning people not to deal with me. I will be screenshotting the evidence and sending it to the group admin. I'm happy to provide anyone with the details and screenshots as well. Adam needs to take responsibility for making serious public claims that damage another person’s reputation. I am happy to deal with genuine concerns directly and respectfully, but I will not accept false, exaggerated, or defamatory accusations being posted publicly.

Katana: Yakumo Amatsu Masakiyo WWII Early Shōwa era, Shimane Prefecture Blade length: 67 cm Curvature (sori): 1.8 cm Width at tip (sakihaba): 2.2 cm Width at base (motohaba): 3.2 cm Thickness at base (motokasane): 0.78 cm Thickness at tip (sakikasane): 0.55 cm One mekugi-ana (peg hole) Forging: Fine ko-itame hada tightly forged, excellent jigane quality. Hamon: Gunome mixed with small gunome. The habuchi is nioi-based with small nie attached, resulting in a bright and tightly controlled temper line. Inside the hamon are yo and small ashi activities. Bōshi: Straight-based, returning in a small rounded ko-maru form. Nakago: Ubu (unaltered tang), with a sharply rising kurijiri tip. Yasurime are large decorative sujikai file marks. Fitted with matching wooden habaki and housed in shirasaya. About this swordsmith: Masakiyo, whose real name was Amatsu Tomita, was born in Meiji 17 (1884) and came from Asahi-chō, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture. Masakiyo was an accomplished master swordsmith who worked as an Army-appointed swordsmith during the war and also received the Chairman’s Award from the Army Technical Encouragement Association. In the “Seitai Tōshō Iretsu Ichiran” (Ranking List of Contemporary Swordsmiths), he is placed in the “Kihin no Retsu – Sai-jō Ōwazamono, Yokozuna Class,” ranking him among the highest-level modern swordsmiths renowned for superior cutting ability. This blade displays his best Bizen tradition workmanship, featuring a bright and tightly controlled hamon. Asking 2500 Euro + shipping Watch the following videos in 1080HD quality. The highlight on this blade is the soshu mei. The mei of this sword is particularly appealing because of its flowing grass-script (sōsho) style, which immediately conveys the confidence and individuality of the smith. Rather than being stiff or mechanically cut, the chisel work shows rhythm, control, and natural movement — qualities that often reflect the hand and temperament of a highly skilled swordsmith. The cursive style gives the signature an artistic vitality that complements the blade itself. Each stroke appears deliberate yet effortless, revealing not only technical competence with the chisel, but also a refined aesthetic sense. In traditional Japanese sword culture, a mei was more than identification; it was a direct expression of the smith’s character, discipline, and pride in workmanship. In the case of Yakumo Amatsu Masakiyo, the elegant and confident cursive carving suggests a craftsman deeply comfortable with both his technical ability and artistic identity. The balance of the strokes, the smooth transitions, and the energetic flow all mirror the qualities admired in a good sword: precision, control, strength, and refinement working together harmoniously. A strong mei in grass script is often difficult to execute well. If done poorly it can appear messy or weak, but when performed by an accomplished smith it gains an almost calligraphic beauty. Here, the mei carries the feeling of practiced mastery — the kind of effortless confidence usually developed only after many years at the forge.

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Shintō Period Wakizashi with Powerful Big Notare Hamon Signature: Echizen Ju Nobuyoshi This is an attractive Shintō period wakizashi showing a bold and highly active temper line. The blade carries a large, flowing notare hamon, formed in thick nie-deki, giving the sword a strong visual presence and a lively appearance. The hamon is one of the main highlights of this blade. It is full of movement and internal activity. There is abundant nie throughout, with clear sunagashi sweeping through the hamon and fine kinsuji appearing. These activities give the blade real depth when viewed under good light, rewarding close study from different angles. The jigane is also very pleasing, showing an itame mixed with mokume hada, creating a natural wood-grain texture across the surface. Within the steel, there are visible ji-nie and areas of chikei, adding further character and showing the quality of the forging. The combination of active hamon and interesting hada makes this wakizashi much more engaging than a simple or ordinary Shintō blade. Overall, this is a very appealing wakizashi for collectors who enjoy blades with strong activity, visible workmanship, and a hamon that has real personality. The thick nie-deki big notare, together with sunagashi, kinsuji, ji-nie and chikei, gives the sword a powerful and refined appearance that can be appreciated both as a collectible piece and as a study blade. Measurements / Size Overall length: 80.2 cm Blade length / cutting edge: 55.6 cm Curvature / sori: 0.8 cm Width at base / motohaba: 2.8 cm Width near tip / sakihaba: 2.1 cm Thickness at base / motokasane: 0.6 cm Thickness near tip / sakikasane: 0.5 cm Blade weight: 491 g Blade is in excellent condition. Asking €1780 + shipping Watch the following videos in 1080 HD quality.

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3 X Tsuba for Sale Theme: Tomoe-sukashi-tsuba (巴透し鐔). Futatsu-domoe sukashi-tsuba (二巴透鐔) One for Katana, one for wakizashi and the other for tanto Size in that order: Diameter: 85 mm x 85 mm , thickness at rim 3 mm; weight: 117 g Diameter: 70 mm x 70 mm, thickness at rim 3.9 mm; weight: 79g Diameter: 65 mm x 64 mm, thickness at rim 3.9 mm; weight: 56 g Selling as a lot. Price: 250 USD (215 EUR) + Shipping + Paypal fee Circular tsuba (marugata ) with design of futatsu-domoe (twofold tomoe) in negative openwork (kage-sukashi), folded-over rim (uchikaeshi-mimi ). The ‘head’ of the left tomoe altered to form an opening for scabbard accessory (kata-hitsu-ana), adorned with gold ategane fitting with file marks (tate-yasurime). The hammer-blow finish of the surface (tsuchime-ji). Futatsu-domoe sukashi-tsuba (二巴透鐔) ‒ Tsuba with two tomoe comma openwork design Round shape (marugata ), iron, hammerblow finish (tsuchime-ji ), negative openwork design (kage-sukashi ), folded-over rim (uchikaeshi-mimi ), one opening for scabbard accessory (kata-hitsu-ana) (with gold ategane fitting) Tomoe (Comma): The character 巴 (Chinese pronunciation bā). A pattern resembling the two-comma tomoe (futatsu-domoe) has been found in ancient cultures on all inhabited continents. …aside from their military function, a ritual or fetish value, perhaps related to their testicular shape. It also has yin-yang connotation. The gold sekigane confirms the high value of the piece to the owner.

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SOLD, thank you!

Thank you guys, the puzzle has been solved! :D

I've seen different types of fukure before, so don't think it falls into that category.

Thanks guys, it makes a lot of sense now.

I've been reading information on different ways to describe JITETSU, and this pops up from the following link. "Most will have shirakke utsuri. The steel will feel hard." https://nihonto.com/enju-school/ I'd appreciate if you can share your thoughts on the steel texture in terms of visible hardness and softness. It'd be even better if you have photos for illustration. Thanks

I'm leaning toward shingane. What do you think?

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