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  1. Dear members, I am offering here a tsuba that is rarely seen in this combination. Mount Fuji with pine trees at the base ( not identical on both sides, but with variations) and the material is suaka, with plenty of leftover urushi. Beautiful color. Photos are made in the morning sun. Kokinko tsuba, suaka, Momoyama/ early Edo 66mm x 66mm. Relatively thick at 5.5mm, 123 gr. Price: 1800 € (excl. package and posting)
  2. Unique Tachi-style sword For Sale. Shinsa of both koshirae and blade is recommended. $2900 direct (can pull the eBay listing to get the price here). plus postage, and PP/credit card fee if choosing to pay that way. https://www.ebay.com...65115589725&_sacat=0 --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
  3. Hi, I recently inlibariated several book collections and am offering a couple of books you might be interested in. Nihonto - Swords and Tosogu, Tsuba 1) Die Meister der japanischen Schwertzierathen - Shinkichi Hara, Hamburg 1902 -80€ 2) The Connaisseurs Book of Japanese Swords - Kokan Nagayama - 65€ 3) Tosogu no Kigen - Sasano Masayuki -90€ 4) The Art of the Japanese Sword - Kapp and Yoshindo Yoshihara 45€ 5) Japan Magazin - Die Seele des Samurai, März 2004 -25€ 6) Sotheby & Co. - catalogue of the Bradford collection of Tsuba, 20th May 1975 -65€ 7) Handbook of sword evaluation -jap. title -15€ Swords of the samurai - Victor Harris, Nobuo Ogasawara -25€ 9) The Japanese sword - Kanzan Satō -35€ 10) Swords of the samurai - Victor Harris, Nobuo Ogasawara -25€ 11) Mokume Gane - Masaki Takahashi -15€ 12) Meito in North America - Yagyu Tsuba, NBThK AB -50€ 13) Japanischer Titel -50€ Netsuke 1) Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of Japanese Netsuke, Inro, Ojime, Laquer Wares and sculpture, Wednesday 4th March 1981 - 20€ 2) Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of Japanese Netsuke, Inro, Laquer and other works of art, Wednesday 15th July 1981 - 20€ 3)Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of Japanese Netsuke, Ceramics and other works of art, Thursday 17th December 1981 -20€ 4) Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of Fine Japanese Netsuke, Inro, Laquer wares and ceramics, Monday 1st of June 1981 -20€ 5) Sotheby & Co. Catalogue of Japanese Netsuke, Inro, Laquer and other works of art, Wednesday 9th September 1981 -20€ 6) Netsuke - ein Brevier, HG Bunke - 10€ 7) Sotheby‘s a collection of Netsuke, 26th of October 1981 -25€ Sotheby‘s Fine Netsuke, Inro, Ceramics, Laquerwares and works of art, 26th of October 1981 - 25€ If you buy all in one we will negotiate about a mega deal Shipping at best rates from France or Germany.
  4. Hi, selling 4 Kozuka like shown: 1) Nara, 130 € 2) Nara, 100 € 3) Nara with knife, 150 € 4) Kyo-Kinko, Signature 武蔵国住〇下衛義作之 270 € Motive 1-3 might be Yasuchika School late generation. Shipping from France or Germany at the lowest rate from 5 € Best wishes, Tobi
  5. Dear all Tough times for sellers - but great times for buyers: I am offering a very nice Ko Kinko kogai made from yamagane with the design of a ruler. It was made in the 17th century or earlier! It is a great piece for mounting on a Higo koshirae or to collect. The condition is still nice although it is slightly bent (could be fixed, however). It comes with recent NBTHK Hozon papers! The asking price is very modest and far below of what I have paid for it. Total length: approximately 23.7 cm Asking price: EUR 590.00 (no discounts) plus shipping Shipping costs are (including tracking and insurance): Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 14.49 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 47.99 Best Chris
  6. Mumei Blade Length : 70.0 cm Curvature : 2.0 cm Width at the Base : 31.0 mm Thickness at the Base : 7.6 mm Width at the Tip : 20.8 mm Thickness at the Tip : 4.9 mm Overall Length with Mountings : 97.4 cm - Price : $2700, negotiable. Want more details ? Send me a message. More pictures and video available on website.
  7. Dear collectors and readers interested in Tsuba, I am parting with a significant part of my collection so please feel welcome to buy or make an offer on the items shown. Kyo-Shoami - NBHTK Hozon certificate- 1100 € Higo - probably Nishigaki - 320 € Tosa Myochin - 650 € Heianjo Sukashi - 1700 € Akao - water well - 350 € Akasaka - Chrysanthenum - NBTHK Hozon certificate - 700 € Akasaka - Sugawara Denju Tanarai Kagami - 450 € Akasaka - Pine, Karigane, Moon - NBTHK hozon certificate - 750 € Akasaka - Stick figure - 500 € Kyo Shoami - Itomaki Hanabishi - NBTHK Hozon certificate - 600 € Late Edo Owari - 150 € Kyo Shoami - Take Bamboo - 450 € To reduce traffic on the board - more pictures only on request by pm. Shipping from France or Germany at best rates - typically the next day. (example: US ships for 22,50€, Europe 14,00€, France and Germany: free) Best wishes, Tobi
  8. Type: Katana Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Mumei Papered or not and by whom? : NBTHK Hozon Era/Age : Shinshinto Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya with Sayagaki by Bizan Nagasa/Blade Length : 29.3 inches Hamon Type : Suguha Flaws : Some surface corrosion as seen in the photos Sword Location : Tampa, FL Will ship to : CONUS Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal and Venmo Price and Currency : $2,300 USD Other Info and Full Description : oversized large Katana in Shirasaya with Sayagaki, with NBTHk Hozon paper, Mumei unsigned, attributed to: 新々刀 Shinshinto (period) 阿州祐芳 Ashu Sukeyoshi as we all know, the general size and shape of Nihonto blades changes over the history, which reflects how they were intended to be used during that prticular period of time. during Edo period, with the society gradually returned back to peace and the establishment of new law and regulation, the average size of Katana became short and small comparing to their predecessors. However, this situation changed during the turbulent 幕末Bakumatsu period (the last stage of Edo period) when Katana were once again expected to be used on the cruel battlefront. With the introduction of advanced western firearms, those which used to take the dominant rule on the battlefield, Yumi (bow) and Yari (spears), were replaced by firearms and fell into disuse. The Katana became the only primary melee weapon, and the size of blade once again increased due to this reason. ——This particular blade by 阿州祐芳Ashu Sukeyoshi is a perfect sample of such Katana. 祐芳Sukeyoshi, also signed as 阿州吉川六郎源祐芳 Ashu Kikkawa Rokuro Minamoto Sukeyoshi, is a well appreciated Shinshinto period smith who mainly actived during the 幕末Bakumatsu period. Despite Sukeyoshi was born in the country of 阿波Awa (阿波国, today's Tokushima prefectured), it was told that he is the decendent of the 吉川Kikkawa family of the 毛利Mori clan that was originated in the country of 周防Suo (周防国, today's Yamaguchi prefecture). He studied under 横山祐永Yokoyama Sukenaga, the Edo period descendent of the famous 備前長船Bozen Osafune school, and later worked under the 蜂須賀Hachisuka clan of the 徳島藩Tokushima-han domain. Sukeyoshi's work is known for being favored by 近藤勇Kondo Isami, the leader of the famous 幕府Bakufu commissioned elite swordman group 新撰組Shinsen-gumi. As shown in the photos, like many other of his works, this sword is a typical Bakumatsu period "oversized" Katana with an obviously larger size in all aspects: thicker, longer, and wider, with a Moto-gasane of ~8mm and Saki-gasane of ~6mm —— it's a hefty monster in hand. The Shirasaya is very decently made by great quality wave-patterned 朴木Hou-no-ki wood, that's also large and thick as the size of the blade. It has 鞘書きSayagaki written, which reads as: 阿州吉川六郎源祐芳作 made by Ashu Kikkawa Rokuro Minamoto Sukeyoshi 新撰組局長近藤勇愛刀之一口 a blade favored by Kondo Isami, the leader of Shinsen-gumi 但本作生茎無銘也 but this piece is Ubu Nakago, Mumei unsigned 長ニ尺四寸七分 Nagasa 2 Shaku 4 Sun 7 Bu 令和五歳文月吉祥日 an auspicious day of July, 5th year of Reiwa 備山誌之 (花押) recorded by Bizan
  9. 1 difficult to find Japanese model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Officer's sword. This rare Imperial Japanese Navy Officer's katana would make an important addition to any collection. A sword in model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto sword mounts is rare. An example in exceptional condition is extremely difficult to find. The Naval mounts on this sword are mint. Of Kyu-Gunto mounted swords--just 1 in 40, or 1 in 50 is in Naval mounts--all others are Army. A sword like this does not come on the market very often. These Naval mounts are often also referred to as Russo-Japanese War mounts. A photo from a reference book of a Japanese Naval Officer posing with this type of sword is provided in this listing. This sword has a Silver Samurai family mon on its backstrap. This sword has an ancestral Samurai blade. The blade dates to the 1644 to 1648 A.D. The nakago/tang is signed 'Hoshu Takada-ju Fujiwara Munekage'. Munekage is ranked a 30 pt. smith in Hawley's--making him a chujo-saku swordsmith. The blade measures 25 13/16" (65.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a beautiful hamon. This old blade has two holes in the nakago. The sharkskin-covered saya is very fine. All fittings are gilted in gold. The original Naval tassel/portopee is attached. The blade even has desirable kiri komi--(sword cuts or strikes from battle with another Samurai). This sword is papered. The papers accompany this sword. Condition: The mounts are in mint condition. The blade is in perfect polish. The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy. $5699.95 shipped within the U.S. (if paying via Paypal or credit card, the PP/credit card fee will be added to the price)
  10. Certificate : Hozon Token Mumei Edo Period Blade Length : 73.3 cm Blade Width at Base : 2.8 cm Blade Width at Tip : 2.0 cm Blade Thickness at Base : 0.7 cm Blade Thickness at Tip : 0.5 cm Blade Weight : 662g Full Length with Mountings : 110 cm - Price : $3500, negotiable. Want more details ? Send me a message. More pictures and video available on website.
  11. Dear all I would like to part with a nice early Tempo/Tembo/Tenpo tsuba. The kokuin stamp used to create the surface pattern has a kiri design. The quality of the iron is good and the lamination can be seen in the nagako and hitsu-ana. Finally, the tsuba has a Sukidashi-mimi. If you want to learn more about Tempo tsuba, there is a well written article about Tempo Tsuba by Malcolm E. Cox available in the Download Section. Dimensions: Tsuba: 8.09 cm x 8.16 cm x 0.3 cm Nakago-ana: 3.36 cm x 1.01 cm (widest point) Asking price: EUR 170.00 Shipping costs including tracking and insurance are: Germany EUR 6.99 EU EUR 16.49 UK EUR 26.99 Worldwide EUR 47.99 Best Chris
  12. This tsuba has somehow ended up in my small and somewhat scattered collection from a distant past (25 years ago??) while I was living in Singapore and before I started collecting early sukashi tsuba at the beginning of this year. I just had David help out with the mei translation. Haynes H05405.0. Based on death before 1781 (An Ei), this tsubako appears to be a contemporary of the 7th (Shigehide) and 8th (Yoshihisa) generation of the Umetada Kyoto School. The writing on the white stickies are from the previous owner (there is another one on underside of lid). There is a carved and overlaid scene of two figures at 4:00 with landscape elements beneath clouds on omote. The tree and rocks wrap around to the ura. There are two kogai hitsu-ana of differing sizes. 74 mm (perfectly round), 4.7 mm, 4.0 at mimi. Comes in newish paulownia box. $350 (or best offer)
  13. 1) Tsuba - Akasaka School Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263757878 Antik. Edo. Original aus Japan. School: probably early Akasaka 3rd Gen. Age: Edo Period / Region: Tokio Dimension: Size 66,8 mm x 70,4 mm x 6,2 mm (6,2/6,6), 65,9 g 2) Tsuba - Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263758854 Antik. Edo. Original aus Japan. School: reminds me of Tochihata. Age: pre-Edo Period Dimension: Size 62,3 mm x 63,0 mm x 5,1 mm (5,0), 55,1 g 3) Tsuba - Karigane - wild geese, Akasaka motive Japan, Original https://www.ebay.de/itm/176263759358 The Tsuba is made in the "Sukashi" technique, potentially made with a chisel and filing during Edo Period. The motive represents Karigane (Geese) in Flight, which is a typical Akasaka Motive. The patination and color of steel is typical for these authentic historic pieces. School: probably later Akasaka Age: Edo Period / Region: Tokio Dimension: Size 66,8 mm x 70 mm x 6,0 mm (6,3), 87 g
  14. This Wakizashi is signed by Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro, a skilled student of the third-generation Yasutsugu from Echizen. Mei : Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro Echizen Ju Period : Early Edo Blade Length: 53.2 cm Base Width (Motohaba): 2.8 cm Tip Width (Sakihaba): 1.9 cm Base Thickness (Motokasane): 0.7 cm Tip Thickness (Sakikasane): 0.5 cm Blade Weight: 455 g Hamon: Notare Price for Forum : ̶$3̶5̶0̶0̶ -> $3200 + $50 Shipping (with insurance from Japan) -> More pictures and video available (please send a message).
  15. Mumei Attribued to Fuyuhiro Period : Late Muromachi Blade Length : 36,2cm Motohaba : 2,9cm Sakihaba : 2,5cm Motokasane : 0,7cm Sakikasane : 0,5cm Weight : 339g Price for group : ̶2̶5̶0̶0̶ $2300 + $50 shipping (with Insurance, from Japan) More and pictures and video available. Don't hesitate to send a message. Fuyuhiro's lineage is rooted in the Muromachi period, with the swordsmith's family moving to Wakasa province, known today as Wakayama. Fuyuhiro was the son of Soshu Hirotsugu, and his craft was held in high regard, forging blades in both Sagami and Wakasa.
  16. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari Fund. This is a love daisho with plum branch and blossom theme in copper, silver, gold, shakudo inlay/overlay. $650 including shipping in US (ask for quote for international). Links to similar examples with various attribution to Ko-Nara or Umetada. https://www.worthpoi...-guard-ume-tsuba-for https://www.ngv.vic....llection/work/54298/ Katana: 73.2, 68.6, 4.5, 4.0 mimi Wakizashi: 69, 62.8, 4.0, 3.2 mimi
  17. Original WW2 Army Katana GENERAL's TASSEL For Sale. $2400 or best offer. Here is the link to additional photos: https://stcroixblade...t-ww2-samurai-ija-2/ --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
  18. https://www.ebay.com/itm/355506420160 I'm currently selling this Gendaito I bought a while ago. Price is negotiable. Gendaito Katana, Signed Yoshichika (may 1944). This is a Gendaito made in May 1944 by Yoshichika: the fittings are combination of traditional koshirae and Gunto koshirae, this is an arsenal sword. The tsukaito is lacquered silk and fits loosely, The tsuka has some rattle Yoshichika was known for using unorthodox materials for his blades, this one appears to be made from a modern steel as opposed to Tamehagane, which isn't unusual for swords of this era, but is definitely made through traditional methods. The hamon is VERY light and difficult to see unless under very specific lighting due to the polish variation, but it is definitely there with a suguha hamon. The koshirae are an interesting mix of Traditional Edo Era style fittings with elements of Imperial Japanese Gunto fittings: Primarily with Gunto style Menuki and Kashira. Additionally, and interestingly, the Menkui are placed in the tachi-style top right bottom left configuration, seen often on arsenal swords and gunto. Additionally, the Naval Knot on the tsuka is the right hand side. All of this points to the sword being worn tachi/gunto style with the blade facing down, yet the sword is fit with a standard Uchigatana style saya to be worn with an Obi, facing up. The saya is a standard black lacquer with Buffalo Horn fittings on the bottom and top for stability. No major cracks or forging flaws. The blade is healthy and heavy without much Sori. STAND NOT INCLUDED Please forward me any questions Nagasa 27 inches Tsuka 10 inches Will be shipped with a free sword bag and the original registration license. The blade will be be oiled before shipment.
  19. https://www.ebay.com...icSeller=1&_saslop=1 Any questions, let me know. --Matt St. Croix Blades 715-557-1688 phone/text
  20. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari fund. This brass Shonai kaku-maru-gata tsuba with some elements of copper-colored metal overlay is similar to several currently on eBay except that a moon replaces the geese and there are stars. Nanako appears to be worn on the front, well preserved on the back. $900 including shipping in the US (request quote for international shipping). 69.3, 63.5, 5.1 with fukurin Similar on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/285565279191 https://www.ebay.com/itm/144831048303
  21. Raising $ for my Kanayama/Owari Fund. Offered are a few nice iron plates with high relief bird motifs and silver and gold colored mixed metal inlays/overlays. Excellent condition. $350 or best offer each including shipping in US (request quote for international shipping). Tsuba #1 Crane over waves. Very fine detail of feathers over top of wings. 72.7, 69.2, 4.7, 3.3 mimi Tsuba #2 Millet amidst reeds or cat tails. Rendering of millet was apparently challenging for artisans of this period. 71.6, 67.4, 4.4, Fukurin rim cover.
  22. Komihara Katana for Sale, a beautiful koto sword. Specifications: Sori (Curvature): 0.8 cm Hamon (Temper Line): Suguha, characteristic of Ko-Mihara school Blade Length: 60.8 cm Period : Nanbokucho (650 years ago) Province : Bingo 備後 Certificate : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Koshirae SOLD You can see more pictures or videos on my website. Don't hesitate to send me a message if any question
  23. Type: Wakizashi Nakago: ubu Mei : Sagami no Kami Hiroshige Papered by the NBTHK to Tokubetsu Hozon Era/Age: Kanbun (1661-1673) Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya Nagasa/Blade Length : Sori : 1.5 cm Hamon Type : notareba Jihada : itame Other Hataraki Visible : Ashi, Yakumo-midare jigane, Ko-nie Flaws : none Sword Location : CO USA Will ship to : most countries Payment Methods Accepted : Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo, Wise, Paypal Price and Currency : $4500 USD More Info: This is a very fine and healthy Soshu blade crafted and signed by the second generation Sagami no Kami Fujiwara Hiroshige (相模守藤原広重), this blade comes from the Kanbun era(1661-1673) in the early Edo Period. The Bushu Shitahara school, where Hiroshige was trained, is in what's now Hachioji city, Tokyo. Founded by Yamamoto Norishige, the school flourished from the late Muromachi to the late Edo period (late 16th to late 19th century). Terushige, a notable pupil of Norishige, taught the first-gen Hiroshige, who then established his lineage in swordsmithing. The second-gen Hiroshige, originally named Yamamoto Fujiemon, was his eldest son. A famous example of this school is the smith Musashitaro Yasukuni. It is an ubu, signed blade, featuring only the original mekugi-ana. It is in good polish, allowing for full view of the blade's craftsmanship. The blade’s activity is extremely striking. The hamon is notareba with very visible ashi in the yakiba. The boshi is very visible as komaru within the surface of the O-kissaki. The itame-hada is well defined and jigane is made up of “Yakumo-Midare” which is the specialty of this group of smiths. The color is a beautiful deep blue when viewing it under direct light. Nagasa: 51.1 cm Sori: 1.5 cm Moto-haba: 3.02 cm Saki-haba: 2.09 cm Kasane: 0.7 cm Accompanying the blade is a well made copper niju-habaki, a well fitting and finely shaped shirasaya, a buffalo horn mekugi, and a velvet colored silk storage bag, and lastly a full oshigata on traditional rice paper.
  24. A rare and historic sword owned by Gensui Prince Aritomo Yamagata, who led the new modernized Imperial Japanese Army in their defeat of the Satsuma Rebellion--ending the era of the Samurai. An historic Presentation sword to Japanese Field Marshall and twice-elected Prime Minister Aritomo Yamagata. Yamagata led the new modern Japanese Army in their defeat of the Satsuma Rebellion led by samurai Saigo Takamori of Satsuma in 1877 (as detailed in the movie The Last Samurai). A sword of special interest to historians and to those that collect items from historical figures featured in famed Hollywood movies. This sword is a U.S. model 1852 Navy Sword modified for Presentation to Field Marshall Yamagata. This sword is published on pages 246 & 247 of Jim Dawson's Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945--a Cyclopedia. The sword is etched on the blade 'T.A. Yamagata'. A quick historical search of Aritomo Yamagata shows that he was born Tatsunosuke Yamagata. He changed his name to Aritomo Yamagata at the start of the Meiji Restoration. Thus the 'T. (Tatsunosuke) A. (Aritomo) Yamagata' inscription. Yamagata held innumerous positions of the highest levels--both in the Japanese Military and in the Japanese Government. Among his many positions: --Chief of the General Staff of the Imperial Japanese Army for three different terms. 1878-1882, 1884-1885, and 1904-1905. --Awarded the level of Field Marshall in 1898, also referred to as Gensui or Gensui Prince (5-Star General). --Served two terms as the Prime Minister of Empire of Japan. 1889-1891, and 1898-1900. --President of the Japanese Privy Council for three terms. 1893, 1905-1909, and 1909-1922. --Acting War Minister and Commanding General during the First Sino-Japanese War. --Commanding General of the Japanese First Army, Russo-Japanese War. Also, among his most notable achievements: --Yamagata succeeded in urging Emperor Meiji to write the Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors in 1882. This document was the moral code of the Imperial Japanese Army & Navy until Japan's defeat in World War 2. --As noted above, Yamagata led the new modern Japanese Army in their defeat of the Satsuma Rebellion led by samurai Saigo Takamori of Satsuma (as detailed in the movie The Last Samurai). CONDITION: This historic sword is in exceptional condition. Some of the original gold gilt is still present on the blade. There is no scabbard as the original leather scabbard with brass fittings (assuming it had one) did not survive the last 146 years. $35,000 obo (If paying via Paypal or credit card, add 4% fee) --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
  25. New sword listings from St. Croix Blades: https://stcroixblade...hop/Japanese-swords/
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