What Dealer Handles Wwii Era Japanese Swords?

[Ron STL]

My sword interests are in true samurai swords, primarily Nambokucho and Kamakura (except for examples by Jirotaro Naokatsu, as friends know). However, one of our local sword guys recently died. He enjoyed Japanese swords from the war including blades like NCO swords, etc. I am not interested in tackling the job of disposing of these things, but only in helping his widow move things along, let's say. Other than eBay, I've not a clue if there are web sites out there dealing in this level/era of swords. More curiosity than anything, asking about this.

 

One thing more about this particular collection of "stuff." He was a good friend who frequently visited here, one of "da boys" as I like to say. He was first, a quality Colt collector, one who also enjoyed Japanese swords, Civil War era, edged weapons from the islands, you name it. The shocking thing was to realize he did not "tag" and identify most of his collection! Oh my gosh, what a mess he left his widow. This once again points out the importance to keep good records of what you have and to make it reasonably easy for a survivor to dispose of one's collection when the time hits. What an eye opener it was to see the mess my friend left his widow to handle. Just good advice! Keep good records of your collection.

 

Ron STL

[Stephen]

Ron

Maybe Fredrick's out of Chicago, his tables use to have a wide range of items. 

[Stephen]

I dont find his site.

Mark is good to deal with,

as well is B Rannow others on board may offer up.

[Stephen]

Sorry to all my other friends i do not intend to leave you off the list, i was just thinking of non nihonto items.....i best just go stick my head in the sand......

[SteveM]

There was a thread recently about an estate sale auction (I think in Memphis?) where the estate was auctioning off a huge haul of swords. I think the firm handling the sale was an online estate auction firm. That might be one option for your friend to consider. 

[Ed]

I spoke with a man who went to that auction and he said they didn't what they were doing.  Said they had all kinds of stuff misrepresented. ???

 

I collect civil war stuff and island blades, so they would interest me even if the swords did not.  

[Ron STL]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll see what can be done about convincing my friend's widow to be patient and put these swords into good hands  (seller). I suspect all of her firearms will end up with Rock Island people. Right now I just wish she would sit back and unscramble what's there and go on from there. Note my position to do much. Just trying to help a good friend. Ron STL

[Stephen]

She cant go wrong with Ed as he knows the items

[Shamsy]

You could always post pictures of swords here? Grouped or individually. I'd be happy to assist with wartime swords, as I'm sure other would be.