Swords

Thanks for your freed back I was concerned of the signature I tried matching to a picture from John slough book It didn’t look like it but I’m not as expert so I may be wrong (see pictures ) as comparison steve

Hi you all I wouldn’t hav posted this but wanted to get hep with the signature and sword I compared this to John slough and for me dosnt match but maybe i am missing something I hav been looking for a navy any help would be appreciated steve

Hi if interested I’m selling my sword Steve

I can send pictures of the sword if that helps?

There were several Bizen Norimitsu. All were from Osafune, and their working periods ranged from about 1300, to 1600. There were also many kuwana uchi made to imitate the blades of Norimitsu.

I believe ten generations

Yes I know there were many over time I thought At least you might be able to see if it’s a Gimei

Can anyone help me authentic this signature ? Thanks

Now I’m sorry I ever bought this up I wasn’t looking for criticism just opinion but thanks Ray I am planning on reading more just haven’t had Alot of time right now I hav the of book of connoisseurs and John Slough but need more And I cannot believe a dealer in Japan who lists many swords would admit stainless is tamahagane ! should hav gone with my gut on this one

I know I Hav listed swords on here frequently but if you don’t mind I’m kinda confused about this sword !ts a dealer from Japan Maybe I’m delusional but I hav been looking for a nice WW2 Japanese navy sword a traditional however it states was made with Tamahagane ?? Unless I’m not seeing this It looks more like stainless??? So just some help would be appreciated Probably a waste of time! This is bull s**t and misperception if it isn’t what it claims and should not be listing it if that’s the case thanks

Good information thanks I will be doing more research rather then counting on the seller I thought I had a gem and was going to even get it polished! Just glad I got good feedback A lesson to be learned I did not hit the buy button so I didn’t actually purchase it I don’t think this issue needed hav been brought on the forum For what it’s worth I apologize not buying this sword ! My intentions were good but was wrong I should have waited until I found more information! I just got excited thinking it was a high end sword for a cheap price

Good information thanks I will be doing more research rather then counting on the seller I thought I had a gem and was going to even get it polished! Just glad I got good feedback A lesson to be learned I did not hit the buy button so I didn’t actually purchase it I don’t think this issue needed hav been brought on the forum

Accusing people with out having the facts are wrong! The sword that was posted technically was the wrong description meaning Gimei ! I told this seller their were very knowledgeable people on the forum who said it was a Gimei !! Had I known it wasn’t the actual smith I would never bought it? I thought I was doing him a favor by bringing this to his attention ! Misrepresentation The proof is in the pudding

Amen🙏 brother

Wait a minute I read Bruce’s comments I agree if u don’t like reading my post move on ! Your probably right to use the military forum Now I know what Frankenstein felt like when he was chased by an angry mob with torches! I’m glad I posted this sword got good feedback well from most I remember the lyrics from a song by Ricky Nelson You can’t please everyone so you got to please your self 😝 Brian your right Pickens are slim to none on

I really appreciate everyone’s feed back Considering everything I hav heard and know ! as you said a gimei isn’t necessary a bad sword probably another smith used the name to get more money Or others signed for him The question for me now is do i want to spend 2000 for a nice sword in old polish with a gimei Believe it or not I hav bought all my swords on EBay from dealers I thought I could find another ! Going forward I’m sticking to people I know and won’t be posting any more crap swords ! Sorry for wasting every ones time! I appreciate all your great help

Lots of great information guys alot to digest thanks 😊

I really appreciate everyone’s feed back Considering everything I hav heard and know ! as you said a gimei isn’t necessary a bad sword probably another smith used the name to get more money Or others signed for him The question for me now is do i want to spend 2000 for a nice sword in old polish with a gimei

Ok supposedly is a true main-line Hizen-to I'd expect it to be priced much higher than $2K And it’s one of the best swords I’ve posted Despite being a gimei 2000 is expensive for a gimei my head is about to explode !’ Now I think it’s not worth paying 2000 and should pass

Let me put it another way did I get a good price for 2000 ?

Is it worth getting it polished

Barry Your saying yes it’s a true main-line Hizen? I hav another saying it’s a gimme Wish I know for sure this is a good sword since I’m spending 2000 Any one else’s hav opinions

If it bothers u don’t answer my posts Your right that’s a s**t sword should not hav posted it

So your saying is a true main-line Hizen-to I'd expect it to be priced much higher than $2K ? If that’s the case I don’t want to lose the sale Any other s chime in on this sword

If it is authentic is it still worth it considering the condition