Swords

Great information guys thank you I’m in the market for a Nice traditional Navy sword Its been a nightmare trying to find one I was Leary buying abroad but I feel better now again thanks for the info Steve

Thanks Bruce the 2nd choice pitted on tip the other Showa blocked me but would probably have bought it I bought several nice swords from him but had a bug up his ass because I questioned a repaired scabbard I canceled His loss

John Did you say there were swords for sale? I have been looking so dam long for a nice Navy dbl hanger traditional sword with signature Has to be in excellent condition without nicks or other issues Preferably Older but not necessary I looked in the auction site but no luck so excuse me for asking on this one

I agree it is a bit much So you don’t think it’s traditional made?

I saw this sword and would not normally pay this much but was intrigued by its story My concerns are is it what it’s claimed to be and is price reasonable? So let me see what others think about it

Im visiting family but will get measurements when I get back

John I actually had it translated by a Japanese guy I know It was supposedly used for sports in the 30s The cloth pretty much fell apart due to my stupidity handling it too much I didn’t know 2-4 dozen that’s a lot of heads My sword can still cut paper easily Thanks for the feed back

George To each his own Trying to find a nice takayama sword for me was hard And in this condition I’ll give you a little history about this since you may not have it

I stand corrected I didn’t mean I never saw another However these swords don’t come up for sale often and in this condition Steve

Moving on I wanted to show my takayama sword I bought from this seller for 1000 I believe these swords are rare since I never see another Its in mint condition except for a split on the scabbard but it’s sound and don’t really notice it I tried cutting a piece of paper and cut through it I was surprised it’s so sharp considering the age I removed The cloth since it pretty much fell apart liked paper machete steve

I hear it’s acid etched than not traditional made I am surprised if it was etched considering the Ebayer is known and sells good swords Thanks for the feedback

Yes probably not so is it folded or not

I got more pictures My sword Ikkansai Yoshihiro or was my sword since I sold it produced a hada almost Damascus-type of steel similar to this one My question is did this smith KANEKUNI Also produce the same style Or is it acid etched? I wanted to add the stamp is a Showa dose that make it Gendaito or arsenal? This guy always sold good swords on EBay and have bought from him So unless I’m 100% sure it’s not a Gendaito Or acid sketched I’m not pointing fingers just a discussion

This sword is Gendaito according to the description however it looks like a cherry blossom on the tang? it also has swirls on the lower part of the blade which I find unusual I know this dealer and never had a problem I need help with this one steve

Great information thanks guys Im a little afraid buying from Japan with customs and other issues And after reading about issues regarding the sword makes me not wanting to hit the buy price and not being able to return it Steve I am so undecided about buying this sword If it wasn’t from Japan and no returns plus all the other variables like condition Other factors parts etc The pictures do show a nice blade and by a known smith but ?

Great information thanks guys Im a little afraid buying from Japan with customs and other issues And after reading about issues regarding the sword makes me not wanting to hit the buy price and not being able to return it Steve

I ask about papers and was told a registration card? For give me for my lack of knowledge but what are the papers about steve

Any one know about this dealer in Japan called Tokyo Express deli 934 I saw this sword my concerns are He dosnt accept returning Parts maybe adding or repaired and no papers but looks like a nice sword

I’m looking to see if this is the smith as indicated steve

Good to know guys thank you Im Leary about buying abroad It would be a nightmare having to return it if there’s issue’s Steve

Hi everyone I saw this Sword out of Japan I believe it has papers? I never bought one that did so I’m in the dark about these he wants 3800 but it’s a short sword but it is signed by A known smith it says NBTHK? Any help about this authentic correct signature or anything else Steve

Looks brand new to me

Any one know about this dealer from Us in Missouri He sell a lot on EBay gos by Mighty man 29810 here’s one less than 1000 Steve

Flynn I think you should become a polisher since you already know so much about it

My fault for not explaining it right I was referring to oil quenched using modern steel or machine made swords Oil quenched can be polished But by using natural stones and because there glassy it would leave alot of scratches That said my sword is not made with lower quality steel! It was was traditional made using better steel Im by far no expert! I am trying to explain the best I can