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Hi, Selling Shigetsugu (from Tosa), my asking price is 3850$, located in EU. Perfect condition and polish. nagasa 49,2 cm motohaba 2,8 cm sori 1 cm ~1660 Shigetsugu lived in Kochi Prefecture and was named Nakazawa Uemon. He learned sword forging from Kuniyoshi, the second lord of Osaka, Yoshimichi. Perhaps because he was engaged in sword making for Kuniyoshi, there are few of his works remaining, and Tosa Shigetsugu's works are rarely seen on the streets, but judging from the style of this sword, it is clear that he was very skilled.

Hi, Selling Fujiwara Kunitsugu, my asking price 3k$, located in EU. Nagasa 45 cm Sori 10 mm Nakagoana 1 (ubu) Motohaba 30 mm Motogasane 0.7cm oprawa: oryginalna shirasaya wykonana z magnolii japońskiej PICs and video: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15gHm8jSv8NOW44DYfUmZEKq7R78uG7QJ https://nihontoclub.com/smiths/KUN1550 https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/shop/product/antique-Japanese-sword-wakizashi-signed-by-kunitsugu-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificate/ https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/shop/product/antique-Japanese-sword-wakizashi-signed-by-fujiwara-kunitsugu-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificate/ https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/shop/product/antique-Japanese-sword-katana-signed-by-kunitsugu-nbthk-hozon-certificate/ Kunitsugu was known as an apprentice for Dewa Daijo Kunimichi (出羽大掾国路), one of the most renowned swordsmiths in Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto) during the early Edo period. Kunitsugu was born in Echizen province (Today’s Fukui prefecture) but moved to Yamashiro province to become an apprentice for Kunimichi. They both belonged to Horikawa school, one of the most prestigious schools back then. It was founded by Horikawa Kunihiro. Kunimichi (his master) and Kunitsugu also collaborated to make blades, which is called Gassaku. It is said that Kunitsugu regularly did Daisaku for Kunimichi. Daisaku is a regular act where an apprentice or a child of the swordsmith signs his master’s name with his master’s permission or forges a blade on behalf of the master. That means that his master highly acknowledged Kunitsugu’s craftsmanship. That is also why there aren’t many remaining blades signed by Kunitsugu, who dedicated his career to helping his master. Considering the fact that they forged blades together and Kunitsugu did Daisaku for Kunimichi, they must have had a very close relationship and trusted each other. Kunitsugu received an honorable official title of Echizen Daijo in the 11th year of the Kan-Ei era (1634) and was promoted to Echizen no Kami by the 14th year of the Kan-Ei era (1637). Daijo or Kami was given by the emperor for one’s excellent craftsmanship. Later in his career, he moved to Higo province (Today’s Kumamoto prefecture) with one of his apprentices to teach sword-forging techniques there.

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As much as I dislike @Jacques comments in general I must agree on that. Majority of swords that exists today weren't used in battles, and if did, then they weren't used to fight with. Have you seen what happens to a sword when it meets another blade/armor? There are some with Kirikomi (if we trust they are original and not 'added'), yes, but encounter/duel is not a battle. Not to mention that (except maybe for generals or Daymio) you wouldn't want to destroy expensive sword while you can bring a cheap/one-time only piece. How about 'blood sword'? We can only speculate. In theory blade won't suffer even if you cut off someone's head or split them in half (spine included). But I've seen swords getting bend on Tatami ... Anyway, I fully understand wives attitude as I have very similar perception at home

Awesome! I guess not many antique Kanabo exists today. No armor could protect from getting bashed with this monster. PS. Cool looking armor in the background!

Gentlemen, I completely understand and I'm not saying these scratches should impact blade quality or price. It really looks like a very nice deal. I would buy it personally if I could just afford it. What is interesting for me is the fact that scratches look like typical Temeshigiri 'flaw'. I was just wondering who and why (can't understand why people would use antique blades for that) used it for cutting.

Hi, Looks nice, price is a bargain, but.... Test cut?

Hi, Nakago looks legit. However, maybe it is due to the pictures, Sugata and Kissaki seems odd. Especially for early EDO (I agree with @ROKUJURO , based on patina color of Nakago). Like I said, it might be the pictures, but also could be a school that I'm not familiarized with. What are the measurements?

Anything can be faked, I've seen false NBTHK (much harder to make then a simple Torokusho). That blade looks totally fake/replica. I wouldn't buy it, unless I'm looking for bush-cutter for 100$.

Well, I can't tell you if it is Ainu or not, or how old is the blade, or was that Nihonto. No more attributes visible (at least on pictures) that could help. But I CAN tell you one thing. This is NOT a Japanese Wakizashi, not anymore at least

I don't think this is a Nihonto, well ... not anymore, if it was. Either it is fake pretending to be old sword, or just an old fake, or it was Nihonto in the past but was changed to junk by previous 'expert' owner. BTW, 100EURO for junk like that was a nice deal for the seller. You could buy much better replica for that money. Hell, if you are lucky enough you could even buy Nihonto in a very very poor condition, but still Nihonto. Kissaki is terrible. Also ... What the hell is this? Hamon?

Hi, I also wanted to add that both swords have Koshirae made/renovated for them. It is not a put-together Frankenstein. No lose ends, rattle, spaces between Tsuba etc ... All fits perfectly. I'm advertising again as I would really like to find new home for both swords. I have changed a bit direction of my collection and looking to put the money from these swords into new purchases. Asking price is what I paid for the swords (even less now, due to $ rate and me lowering the price). I'm also open to offers. If you need more pictures or 'prove' picture let me know. Thanks for checking the offer!

Hi, I also wanted to add that both swords have Koshirae made/renovated for them. It is not a put-together Frankenstein. No lose ends, rattle, spaces between Tsuba etc ... All fits perfectly. I'm advertising again as I would really like to find new home for both swords. I have changed a bit direction of my collection and looking to put the money from these swords into new purchases. Asking price is what I paid for the swords (even less now, due to $ rate and me lowering the price). I'm also open to offers. If you need more pictures or 'prove' picture let me know. Thanks for checking the offer!

Got Fuchi/Kashira/Menuki/Tsuba, what is missing is Kojiri. Theme for Kojiri doesn't matter that much, but 'waves' would be nice (match Fuchi/Kashira).

More pictures plus: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/52062-koto-wakizashi-bizen-osafune-koshirae-shirasaya/#comment-547908

More pictures plus: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/49265-shinto-wakizashi-in-koshirae-hojoji-sadahiro-kateteuchi-style/#comment-541627

Hello, I want to buy Shakudo Kojiri and 2x Menuki to put on new Koshirae for Wakizashi. I already have Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira so this will also need to match topic/theme. Please let me know if you have anything, best share pictures so I can see if they can match to the theme. Thanks!

Got it, topic can be closed. Thanks.

As an amatory collector I can't be sure of anything related to Nihonto topic My guess about Yasuhiro was based on 3 swords from books I have. Kissaki, Sugata, Hamon looks similar. To bad I can't compare Nakago.

I wish This mystery is giving a hard time since it is O-Suriage and IMO (based on fresh patina) whole Nakago is 'new'. Probably sword was shorten during Shinshinto times or even later.

Thanks! My friend got a nice deal I think, I would steel that blade from him Nagasa 54cm Width at Habaki 30mm Sori 11mm Thickness 7mm Since it is (IMO) shorten Katana, then I would say measurements won't help much. I will be checking the leads, thanks for the hints.

Hello, Beautiful blade and Koshirae, I envy you for having that one in collection. Congratulations! I will argue with that For Iaido I agree, but for Tameshigiri you want to have something with balance more to the tip. AFAIK even in Japan a different sword is being used for Iaido and for Tameshigiri. For test cutting they usually use heavy 'cleaver' type of swords as it helps (at list for single strike swings) in cuts. Also, that swords is to nice for cutting, don't do it! Buy Hanwei/Coldsteel/whatever for that purpose. Don't waste (it will get damaged/dulled/scratched or bend!) this sword please. Just my thoughts.

I agree, looks like blade was polished to the 'ground'/core. As for the age still not sure. We are missing good Sugata (overall blade shape, with Nakago, best without Habaki) pictures.

Hello, @Jacques it might be the picture, or you have much better eyes, as I don't see any significant Hamon pattern changes. What do you think about Yasuhiro theory?

Thanks Jacques. Well, I would say the pattern is the same all the way. Choji IMO.