JustinJustin

Washington State, US

Hello- Hopefully these few additional photos are better. Price reduced to $3500.00 Plus shipping/insurance. Thanks, Justin

New photos added

Hello- Sorry! Thanks for the education;) From the mune-machi to the kissaki is 25" inches. Kindly, Justin

The length from kissaki to nakago is just shy of 31” inches.

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Not sure Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Signed Papered or not and by whom? : No Era/Age : Koto Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : yes Nagasa/Blade Length : 31" Sori : Not sure Hamon Type : Not sure Jihada : Not sure Other Hataraki Visible : Not sure Flaws : occasional small nick in blade-barely visible through polish Sword Location : USA Will ship to : USA Payment Methods Accepted : Venmo Price and Currency : $4000.00 USD + shipping/insurance Other Info and Full Description : Hello- Sorry that I do not have all the answers on this katana. This Bizen Norimitsu katana was purchased by myself from NickM via NMB about 4 years ago. Prior to that it was sold by Stephen via NMB. I do not remember all the details on the sword but Stephen went to great details restoring this sword and turning it into a thing of great beauty. The fittings are all pond life theme, the saya and handle were professionally recrafted for this sword. The silk wrapping is tight but slightly discolored from handling. The blade has been professionally polished and regularly oiled in my possession. The blade is unpapered but if I recall correctly is best thought to be ca. 1428 and certainly would be worth taking to shinsa. I am happy to try and answer any additional questions-but am not an expert on these swords and am ready to pass it on for other interests. Will be shipped with all paperwork for the fittings, and a silk sword bag.

Hello! I appreciate any help with deciphering the Mei on this Katana that is for sale. Thank You, justin

Thanks so much! I will stay well away! But it certainly helps to get your opinions and help train my eyes! -Justin

Hello- I hope everyone is doing well! Just curious about this Tanto that is listed for sale online. The seller is listing it for $850.00 USD and is listing it as a showa blade but doesn't have any other information to add. Do you all think this is an accurate representation? Would it be worth picking up? Thanks, Justin

Hello- I took some better pictures with natural light outside. I know that in the one photo it looks to be a 3 but I’m just not so sure. Anyways I appreciate all of the input and help. Kindly, Justin

I totally see the area in that photo that looks like a 3 but I’m not so certain. I’ll attach a manipulated close up from the area—but I suppose it could just be worn away. Kindly, Justin

Good morning! Once again thank you to everyone for their help and input. It’s interesting how much history can be gleaned from one orphaned sword. The photo of the back of the tang was specifically to show that there are no stamps or markings. I did however reevaluate and I see no other punch marks, dates, dots or other markings elsewhere on the nakago except as already seen. please see additional pictures. Kindly, Justin

Good eye! I took a better pic and it does look like a seki arsenal stamp. I know this has been hashed out here before but does this automatically make this blade showato or can it still be gendaito or is it something in between? Thanks, Justin

You guys rock! Thank you so much! I will see if I can narrow down Kanemitsu and find a match. Will keep you posted- Justin