Swords

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

Hi hate to hav to post this but need help since Im thinking of buying I’ve been looking for a older sighted sword but don’t want to make a 2000 mistake ! I need help with the age I think it’s a Shinto late Koto 26.772 inch blade Is the signature is ok and condition of blade description Nagasa/ Blade length: 68 cm Overall length in scabbard: 101.5 cm Koshirae/Fittings high quality, with original tassle. Lacquer on wood scabbard. Has silver mon.I believe it’s Blade: Reasonable polish, lots of activity, very very nice (albeit hard to photograph). The blade has bee well cared on has a scent of choji oil. No nicks, some areas of fade to polish. In hand the sword is very nice. The only blemish is that previously, Surely when fitted out with Gunto koshirae, the habaki was moved up a short distance, with the Nagasa being slightly shortened and under the habaki are marks.

I will check Here is a better picture Nagasa/ Blade length: 68 cm Overall length in scabbard: 101.5 cm

Hi Can I get help with the signature I believe it’s correct or hav any issues Thanks

I didn’t say traditional it’s what was recorded I will see about getting the serial number

I posted this because the seller had it for 6000 and said he would sell it to me for 3500 I thought maybe the smith was special but was dumb of me to ask it didn’t seem any thing great and of needing polish As far as not being appreciative I thought I was thanking others but am sorry if I missed some I will stop posting I think I can navigate my self from now on

Any one know anything about this sword smith

I was able to get a copy a page of John slough from a friend so it pretty much answers my questions These swords were made outside of Japan The best examples of these swords we’re produced in Japan so unless u know for sure it may not be the better one

Any body hav additional information regarding this sword My concerns are is it forging process I did read the Japanese pours iron info a tube so it’s soft on the inside and hard on out side thus preventing it from breaking under extreme cold What we’re the different types of experimental steel ? It’s also noted that they we’re considered traditional! But I don’t think they folded in the traditional way! I thought they were rare until I read what Bruce said they cranked out 400 a month and a total of 38000 during WW2

Thanks for the advice I did try the seppas but no luck the Tsuba was wobbly so I put in a thicker menuki and fixed it Any way maybe 2 seppas might work since i only have 4? Problem with these people want too much Anyone hav ideas?

Good information thanks!! I’ll try the wanted forum maybe Will get lucky On of my swords The locking pin gets stuck after pressing the button and pulling out the sword It takes 3 or 4 try’s I tried to file the opening but no luck Anyone hav any ideas? I think the pin dosnt line up to slot opening but not sure if that’s the problem

For got to mention I don’t see many swords for sale on the forum or what I’m looking for

Good advice guys I hav Couple of books plan on buying more I guess I’m lucky since I hav some really nice swords One is the noshu taniguchi see it on the forum Also a NCO that’s in mint And others Takayama I’m getting a Naminohira polished I post it when it’s finished The wise guy who made the remark to buy all the swords on EBay Send me the money and I will

Edo era is known for establishing the best tamahagane To me the hamon looks good considering it’s age The mounts are in good shape so what am I missing ?

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I think I finally found an navy sword under 2000 how ever it’s supposed to be Gendaito? Not crazy about the scabbard Anyway any feedback are welcome thanks

Why do you say that?

Any one know about this dealer Katana Boutique ? Also the description mentioned scars near the habaki ? don’t know what that means Another concern is the kissaki looks like ware ? Anyway any help with this sword and seller would be appreciate

🙏 Amen

What the hell dose it matter how many swords I posted or what I like !! I agree it’s a good learning experience for everyone If someone doesn’t like it than keep their opinions to themselves!!

I think you would make a good private investigator since you think you have me all figured out I thought this was about assistance and discussion??? I was asked what I was looking for If I had a choice I would pick Navy Dosnt mean I don’t have other interest so I leave my options open Collecting and discussing Japanese swords is my passion and helps me cope in this crazy world Yes I probably hav abused the forum too much lately so I’ll read some more books

Actually right now I’m looking for a Navy Not stainless Gendaito Older but not necessary has to be in excellent condition 2000-3000 range

I can see that Mark is correct I’m having a sword polished and thanks to him it is a gimme I could hav made a huge mistake! problem with these swords there’s scrupulously people out there that will take advantage of the less knowledgeable Yes there will be better swords out there it’s just a matter of which one I hav the same problem impulse buying

Thanks for all your feedback I decided best not to buy it

If found signatures and did a comparison Im know expert but to me it doesn’t match