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https://www.ebay.com/str/japanboutique You can indeed buy 'budget' swords on auctions from Hiro. But keep in mind, he is not an idiot and won't sell you "papered Muramasa" for 500$. Swords he puts on auctions are either Gimei or have some flaws (maybe not fatal but ...). Still, one can buy a nice entry level Nihonto there for less then 1k$.

Hi, No papers, since Mei is unreadable we can't talk here about Gimei I guess. Maybe it could get papers.

Maybe someone tried to do Hadori on their own to cover scratches?

My idea: Koto (end of Muromachi) Katana/Uchigatana (around 60+ cm) Mino sword. Shorten to Wakizashi in early Edo (based on patina from Nakago). https://japaneseswordindex.com/mino.htm

How about getting random wound picture, adding it to offer with a nicely made up story, counting that there people that will consider this as a plus for the sword. BTW, you will never believe what people can do. I saw an accident at my Dojo, where a young boy 'earned' 4 stiches while using Iaito ... How? Well, he took a big swing and stabbed himself behind back, with Kissaki (still pointy, even on dull Iaito) in calf (seems they are a nice target).

I apologize if I offended you. I didn't mean it. It is just that Tsuba ... it looks like common Chinese replica theme. It is all about personal preferences, I know. Me? I would change that Tsuba pronto if I would own that sword. Nothing personal! BTW, here is mine Tadayoshi (3rd) in Koshirae. Nice Daisho it would be

Hi, I envy you so much to have such a sword, beautiful masterpiece. To bad I can't afford it. Hamon is flawless and Hada so tight that barely visible on pictures. As for the fittings, it seems you changed Tsuba from original to a Chinese cast 'dragon crap', why?

Is this a Tokubetsu Hozon candidate?

Nope, both are stainless steel replicas/gadgets. Nothing near Nihonto.

Therefore, price increased to 4k$.

Wazamono smith.

I fully agree! No, it means "worthy of preservation". Your opinion "that's all" is just your opinion. Don't change the meaning of what is stated (and can be translated) in Japanese language. So if in Japan Karoshi & suicide is common that means we should do the same? Another stupid comment of yours. No, they won't paper a blade which is not "worthy preservation". Do you really need papers for practice sword? I assume it is for Iaido, not Tameshigiri, right? Anyway, I will send you a PM, please check it.

New price 2700$ + free shipment.

New price 2200$ + free shipment.

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.

Not even close

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?