kazarena Posted December 13, 2018 Report Posted December 13, 2018 Hi, I’m offering two swords for sale. 1. Soshu style tanto by Shitahara Masamune (nijimei 正宗 Masamune) Period: Taiei (1521-1528) Nagasa: 31.3cm Saki-haba: 2.0cm Moto-haba: 2.5cm Sori: 0.5cm Nakago: ubu, funa-gata with 3 mekugi-ana Sugata: hirazukuri Jitetsu: O-itame Hamon: midareba A classical Soshu blade, with a nicely shaped ubu nakago. It shows all the typical features of the Shitahara school. Regarding its condition, the blade had many polishes and is rather thin, but healthy. The polish is in an ok state, with some patches of residual rust, but no deep pitting. It comes in an old shirasaya. Asking Price: EUR750 A signed Shitahara would typically go for a fair bit more, but due to a less perfect state, I’m selling it with a discount. 2. Mumei Nagamaki Naoshi Nagasa: 38.5cm (15.25'') Saki-haba: 25mm Moto-haba: 31mm Sori: 11mm Sugata: shobu-zukuri with high shinogi Nakago: one mekugi ana, kurijiri. Yasurime is kiri. Jihada: dense running masame Hamon: wide gunome-midare The blade is in an old polish with an old shirasaya in silk bag (ivory colour). Habaki is a 2-part one in copper. I think it’s a Mino school, late Muromachi, potentially Kanetsugu. The hamon has 2 distinct oval shapes at the monouchi which may point you in the right direction. The blade has some lamination issues. One is clearly visible on the pictures, close to the shinogi line. Another one is a blister, close to the hamon. I believe it can be rectified if submitted for a fresh polish. It’s a very sturdy, heavy blade. It has a nice feel in hands. Asking Price: EUR400 Payment: wire transfer or PayPal (the buyer pays the fees), shipping extra. The swords are located in Ireland. I would prefer a buyer from the UK, Ireland or continental Europe, because shipping swords out of Ireland to any other destinations can be quite an experience. Regards, Stan
kazarena Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Posted January 16, 2019 Bump It's a new year and new prices: Shitahara Masamune: 650 euro Nagamaki Naoshi: 350 euro Payment: wire transfer or PayPal (the buyer pays the fees), shipping extra. Regards, Stan
kazarena Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 Bump Further reductions: Shitahara Masamune: 550 euro Nagamaki Naoshi: 300 euro Payment: wire transfer or PayPal (the buyer pays the fees), shipping extra. Regards, Stan N
kazarena Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 Nagamaki naoshi is now SOLD (thank you). Shitahara Masamune is still available. I had this tanto for 12 years. It's time for it to find a new home! Regards, Stan N
kazarena Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Posted April 9, 2019 Bump Price reduction for Shitahara Masamune tanto: 450 euro Payment: wire transfer or PayPal (the buyer pays the fees), shipping extra. Regards, Stan N
kazarena Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Posted May 19, 2019 Bump Price reduction for Shitahara Masamune tanto: 380 euro Payment: wire transfer or PayPal (the buyer pays the fees), shipping extra. Regards, Stan N
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