Nicholas

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu Mei : (Signature) : Toto Junin Ikkansai Kunimori Kin saku Era/Age : WW2 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Type 98 gunto koshirae Nagasa/Blade Length : 25 3/4 inch Hamon Type : saguha Jihada : itame Flaws : none Sword Location : New York, USA Will ship to : anywhere in USA Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal Price and Currency : $1800 Other Info and Full Description : Hi all, this is my first time posting anything for sale here. Please bear with me. I have for sale a katana signed Toto Junin Ikkansai Kunimori Kin Saku also known as Yasuhiro of the Yasukuni shrine. Kunimori is the name Yasuhiro used after he left the Yasukuni shrine and was forging swords at Okura Tanrenjo. If you research these swords there is a lot of debate whether these swords are true Gendaito or not with many people taking both sides. I myself believe they are true Gendaito and doubt Yasuhiro would make anything less. The sword is in decent origin polish with some staining. No nicks or chips in the blade.

To me the nakago looks artificially aged. And the polish looks off.

That’s what made me think about this. I have a ikkansai Kunimori sword. I seen the one on eBay which from the limited pictures looked like a decent sword and it got me thinking.

Thanks David. I had a feeling this post would ruffle some feathers after doing some research on the subject. I just can’t wrap my head around such an accomplished smith with all his achievements and highly regarded reputation signing a bunch of non traditionally made bundle blades someone else made. Sounds crazy, and I think it’s giving these swords a bad reputation. I can’t help but to wonder what the reasoning was behind the two signatures. The Ikkansai signed blades usually found in army type 98 koshirae and the Miyaguchi signed blades usually in navy koshirae.

Hi all, I know Yasuhiro was his art name while at the Yasukuni shrine and these swords are far and few between. But my question is, is there any quality difference between the two Kunimori signatures. It’s been stated that the ikkansai Kunimori blades are made by another smith in bundles with western steel and Yasuhiro only signed the blades but what about the ones signed Miyaguchi Kunimori. Are these blades of any better quality?

Pm’ed

Just received the books and Stephen threw in a nice sword bag as well. Everything looks good. And shipping was surprisingly fast. Thanks alot

Here’s one http://www.ricecrack...om/index_mobile.html it’s in the sales gallery towards the bottom. Dated may 1936

Thanks guys. I use the forum quite often. There’s tons of great information here. I might not post alot but I do a ton of reading here. One of my go to sites for information.

Did I miss this. I’d bid 100$

Auction says will not ship to USA?

Without a doubt fake.

I am a fairly new collector. I’ve only been collecting for a little over 5 years. I’ve learned a lot of great information through books, scouring through the internet and also on this forum which is most helpful. One of the first things I learned about Nihonto or Japanese swords in general is to never attempt polishing or restoration by yourself or by an amateur. I see this basic information passed to new people on this forum almost daily which is great. It preserves swords from being destroyed. With that being said. I’ve recently came across this YouTube channel where this guy who hides behind a mask videos himself “polishing swords” and it grinds my gears. The worse part is in the comment section of his videos people are inquiring for a “polish” by him. Amateur polishing should not be encouraged in any shape, form or fashion. Here is a link to one of his videos “restoring a masterpiece”

The sword is signed Daigo. A WW2 swordsmith. See here

Thanks Grey, This is the only reference I could find also. Thank you Jussi, This was the only reference I could find in books and on the internet searching. I guess Kanetsuna is just one of those smiths that is not well documented.

Hi, I am looking for any information on the swordsmith Awataguchi Fujiwara Kanetsuna. I can only find one nakago picture of a signature from this smith. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks John

Hi John, the 0652 is on all the seppa and tsuba. The red M is on the back of the locking mechanism. Thanks for the info. I wonder what is on the left side.

Theres some writing there. I’m curious to know what it says also.

“It is known that many Emura signed blades were in fact made by his students, inmates at the Okayama Prison, and not by the master smith himself. Due to the variation in quality of Emura signed blades, each blade must be judged on its own merits and not simply on its mei.” Bizen is the tradition of swordsmithing this particular smith worked in. There are swords that he made himself from start to finish and then there are swords the inmates made and Emura did the final hardening process on. It all comes down to the quality of the particular blade in question. I think you’ll find out more information by posting the sword in the military section of this forum. There are far more knowledgeable people on the subject there. Regards, Nick

Emura saku https://www.Japanese...dindex.com/emura.htm

Is this what you’re looking for? Yasumitsu 1942

Thanks that’s awesome. It’s probably a long shot but Is there anyway to find any history on who Miyawaki was?