New guy new sword

[scottyfz6]

Okay I just bought a waki off of Ebay from Japan. I probably got ripped off, the seller claims it's edo period. From my reading here it maybe a WW2 blade. Based on the sig on the blade. 

 

Its going to be a wall hanger no matter what, but I do hope its not a WW2 blade as I want one with a little more age than that. Also I might be able to cancel the purchase as, as we know it takes time to get it approved for export from Japan. 

 

please see the ebay auction for pics.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-NIHONTO-Japanese-KATANA-SWORD-WAKIZASHI-KANENOBU-signed-SHIRASAYA-NR-/254287397301?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FlfydQZ%252Fg311M3w6pgngAdlUWP4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

 

Thanks 

 

Scott

 

 

[John A Stuart]

This Kanenobu is defo not WWII era. Probably Shinto Mino Kanbun era. John

[ChrisW]

John is correct. I've seen this one floating around before, it looks proper.

[Brian]

Definitely real and antique. The signature is always subject to verification but the sword is real and a few hundred years old.

[PNSSHOGUN]

For $360 you got a bargain all things considered.

[scottyfz6]

Cool thanks for the info. Makes me feel better. I was able to match, I think two of the symbols. But the middle one was similar to the symbol shown on a thread in the militaria section on here for a ww2 Smith. The symbol was different and I could not find it on another site.

 

Thanks

 

Scott

[Geraint]

Dear Scott.

 

Just to clear up a misunderstanding perhaps; there are only two kanji on the nakago, Kane and Nobu.  Asthere are rather a lot of smiths signing with the first you will soon get used to seeing it.

 

All the best.

[Surfson]

I agree, it's a great starter sword.  In a decent polish, with habaki and shirasaya.   Flaws in the blade but plenty to study.  Buy a couple of introductory books and start reading about this amazing amalgamation of art and purpose.  

[scottyfz6]

I am not worried about the flaws. Its going to be a display/conversation piece.

 

I might look for one with full furniture, but not going to collect.

 

Thanks for the info

 

Scott

[SAS]

I agree, you got a good deal for the price.

[Surfson]

"...not going to collect"    Famous last words!   Cheers, Bob