Thoughts On This Daisho Koshirae

[Shogun8]

Hello All,

 

I would like to receive some thoughts from the more knowledgeable and experienced (meaning virtually every other NMB member!) members of the forum on this daisho set offered for sale on eBay. Quality, price, experience with seller, etc..

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Katana-and-Wakizashi-Daisho-Set-Sakura-Motif-on-Saya-/222066821113?hash=item33b436c7f9:g:u1IAAOSwX~dWneIZ

 

Thanks in advance.

 

John

 

 

[Stephen]

commission your own with antique fittings instead of reproductions, it may take longer but will be much more rewarding. 

[Shugyosha]

I'd back Stephen and say modern repro.

 

On period saya that have seen any kind of use the koi guchi tend to get nicked by the edge of the blades as they pass in and out and these look pristine. Tsuba and menuki look cast - the details are blurred and F&K look like they are painted metal. 

[nagamaki - Franco]

Hello John,

 

Suggest taking a step back and first figure out what it is that you are after and to do that begin with books, online websites, online reputable dealers, attend sword shows where you can view original quality koshirae. At the same time begin schooling on each of the pieces that make up the koshirae. 

 

Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain

[Shogun8]

Thanks for the feedback and advice, gents!

[Barrie B]

Seller does state they are modern.. And they look it too..

 

Maybe an Iaito koshirae being sold off perhaps…?

 

Barrie.