Jan Pirecki

Rokujuro I know, I didn’t take it.

Just posting the close up photos I received from the auctioneer before it was sold off. Thought some would find them as eye pleasing as I did. Jan

Pardon me Charles, I thought that I had already replied for some reason. It is such a beautiful blade, the activity in the hamon, it’s both elegant and visually striking at the same time, such a nicely balanced sword. such a shame it is in Kyu Gunto mounts, I seem to have an aversion towards these let’s call them “transitional” sword mounts. thanks for highlighting it for me though 😊 kind Regards Jan

3.8k plus 36% extras, 5.16k total, I didn’t manage to win this time, but was lots of fun nevertheless. All the best everyone 😊

Thanks Charles, that’s so helpful, just sent him a message now.

Thank you so much for your help, always better to know than to buy blindly. I have been scanning the web for more information on this smith, but it seems to be hard to come by, just waiting for close ups of the Jihada, Kissaki and Mei to be able to work out wether it is a real Gendaito as that’s what I’m looking for, the fittings are but a compliment.

I have been researching him online for the past morning, lots of interesting info as you suggested. I have managed to import better photos of the mei and blade, however the mei looks different from the ones I have seen elsewhere, but then again not being able to read Japanese, my opinion is of low merit. Seems like the blade might have traditional preserving oil that obscures the finer details. Once again grateful for all opinions, leaning gendai...

Thank you for your response, unfortunately I do not posses this piece myself, however I will ask for those photos too.

Good evening everyone, I have run into this stunning Japanese naval sword for sale online, I have just requested additional photos of the Jihada from the seller. Sword supposedly signed Toshi Hide. Without the additional photos it is hard for my untrained eyes to determine wether it is a true nihonto or a showato, I would be grateful if anyone could help me in this puzzle. grateful for all help, Jan

Thank you for your advice Rawa, I agree buying with papers would be ideal.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone has bought a nihonto from Aoi-Art and shipped it to the U.K. in recent years. where there any issues with import charges, taxes, paperwork and the sort? Or was it mostly a smooth-ish process? I would be grateful for any insights. Thnx

To add my two cents, for the price advertised, one shouldn’t buy it if they have doubts, risky business.

You guys really saved me from splashing money wastefully, thank you all.

Thanks Brian, what a shame.