2 Wakizashi Listed On Ebay

[reeder]

I listed 2 Wakizashi blades on eBay this evening.

 

1.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Japanese-Samurai-Sword-Wakizashi-Nihonto-Pre-WW2-Katana-Tanto-/261951875381?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/261951961094?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

The attached pictures are of the 2nd blade listed.

 

I am happy to provide additional pictures and answer questions to the best of my knowledge.  I'm more of a WW2 Gendaito collector so my knowledge on these is quite limited.  Feel free to discuss the blades.

 

I would also consider trading the blades for/towards Type 98/Type 3 gendaito/older blades that are in excellent, matching condition.  I'm currently looking for Nagamitsu, Emura, Yasukuni-to, Minamoto Yoshichika (1st or 2nd gen), etc.

[reeder]

More pictures.  Been trying to work on my sword photography skills.  More practice is in order.

[reeder]

In addition to the blades linked above I have a number of swords for sale/on consignment. Feel free to contact me with any questions and/or offers. If they're my blades I'll consider trades. I collect gendaito type 98/type 3 swords that are all matching and in excellent condition. I am happy to pass on the savings from eBay fees on to the buyer if purchased directly.  You can search my eBay username btreed3 or click the above links and then click "seller's other items"

[Griffero]

not mei? 

[Stephen]

Sometimes no mei is better, for sure not gimei

 

good looking sword

[Griffero]

De Hola Esteban, si yo quiero comprar 1 katana a ti, no tendré Problemas con Aduanas en Chile sud-América?  la Katana es considerada  Arma ?

[reeder]

Thanks, Stephen.

 

Carlos, I'm not sure about shipping to Chile.  I personally would avoid it as a seller as I haven't done it before and doesn't seem like much stuff goes in and out of South America in regards to collectable edged weapons.  I guess it depends who you ask on whether the sword is a weapon or not.  It was originally created as a weapon, swords are technically weapons, but it is also just a collectable antique.