Alex A Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 Once a katana, but then cut down to wakizashi size. It was put through the UK shinsa by the previous owner (well known member on this forum). The sword was made in a Soshu style and is covered in Tobiyaki, infact that was the reason I bought it, to study Tobiyaki. The sword has a great deal of activity in it, I think its described as hitatsura on the paper, the jigane is a running o-itame. Sword is in good polish, my photography does not do the blade any favours. Nagasa 19" approx. The blade has a few small flaws, nothing that got in the way of the shinsa result. An Umegane which is difficult to see, and a small kitae kizu near the habaki. Overall, a good quality sword with papers in a well made shirasaya, I think the buyer will be very pleased. The previous owner felt the blade was older (koto), very experienced UK Collectors felt the blade was Bizen Omiya from the 1450,s I will offer the sword at the same price I bought it for, I felt the price was very fair at £700, so not open to offers. Shipping uk is £20 overseas £65 (insured) buyer to cover paypal fees A donation to board if sold. I will ship to most countries Please contact me via email if you are interested. Excuse the photography, I'm no Darcy.
Alex A Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Posted August 8, 2016 few more, if you want more, please contact me
vajo Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 Alex i can't read it. How long is the blade? Nice one and a very interesting price
Alex A Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Posted August 8, 2016 Hi Chris, 19 inches. Priced for a quick sale hopefully, burned an hole in my pocket on another
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