2 Edo Era Kabuto Wari (Helmet Busters!) On Ebay

[Japan auctions]

Tucked in the obi sash, this heavy kabuto wari was a formidable weapon.  But stylish, too.  Fine copper work with karakusa vines.  Lovely iron aji (patina).  Subtle sori curve.  Rare. 

Bought from armor specialist with over 40 years experience in the business.  Guaranteed authentic Edo era.

Material:  Iron, copper. 

Size:       44.5cm (17.8”)  about 320g

 

Buy on ebay, or direct.  Ebay start price $399.00

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132076968425?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

See my other kabuto wari, and other items on ebay now.

 

Kelly

[Brian]

Kelly,

When you say "buy direct" can you give a price you will accept here, or is it the eBay BIN price?

 

Thanks,

Brian

[Japan auctions]

HI Brian,

 

I'll give for 10% off start price.

Of course, if it gets a bid, then I can't cancel~

Lots of watchers, even it just started a few hours ago on ebay.  Still 6 days to go.

 

Cheers,

Kelly

[md02geist]

You can cancel with bids, just not within 12 hours of auction end.

[Japan auctions]

Thanks for your mail. 

Actually, I tried this recently, but ebay said, because I had canceled an auction a few months earlier,

in order to "avoid disappointing bidders" too often, they would charge me.

Which they did.  The full 10% on a $3000 kabuto.  Ouch!

 

Kelly

[vajo]

Excuse my question. I know hachiwari but no kabutowari.

 

Is this a truncheon?

 

As a battlefield weapon it makes no sense for me.

 

Thanks

Chris

 

Edit: I found an answer. Thanks

[md02geist]

That's rough that they did that.