truelotus Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Hi I am a newbie in this field and would like some "expert opinion" My friend offered me this waki - price asked below USD 1,000 just want to know if it was worth it, from what I know, this looked like a mumei koto blade with shobu zukuri shape could someone enlighten me up on this sword ? (whether my prediction is correct, possible school and quality or other information) pic I believe is from ebay, but I have handled the blade myself and I guarantee it is not something on sale on ebay nagasa is 38,3 cm ... I plan to use it to practice iai (not tameshigiri) any comments are welcome thanks Donny Quote
nagamaki - Franco Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 1) Blade should be studied in hand, difficult to know what the story is from these images. 2) It would be a mistake to use this blade in iai, tameshigiri or not. A damaged tip (easily done), would finish this blade. 3) Not impressed with polish. If I were buying this piece this would be one of the issues that would need to be addressed. Quote
runagmc Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Also make sure you know what hadori (or kesho) polish is, and how to view the true hamon... Quote
Marius Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 The "kaeri" is just kesho. Donny, if I were you, I'd buy some modern blade for iai anyway. If you like to buy a nihonto, stop. Get some books first. Gosh, how many times have I said that? :? Seriously, Franco and Adam are right. Don't do it. Quote
Brian Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 A short wakizashi for iai? I think not. Shobu zukuri not the most popular of styles. Mumei wakizashi....not a strong factor when it comes to value. It's not worth $1K. I suspect it's a $600 item on eBay. Brian Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Donny, I know of no sensei who would allow you to train in iaido with a kodachi shinken. If you're not training under a sensei, then this doesn't matter to you - otherwise, please check with your sensei before proceeding with this purchase. Quality-wise, I agree with Brian, but would put it in the $400-$500 price range. Ken Quote
hxv Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Just pointing out the obvious: shirasaya is only meant for storing a sword, and is not meant for practical use. Hoanh Quote
Geraint Posted October 13, 2013 Report Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Donny. What makes you think the blade is Koto? Cheers. Quote
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