I am offered to buy a sword, but I have a doubt

[antiquegallery]

I am offered to buy a sword, but I have a doubt.Please speak out on the sword. I can add information that the blade is heavy.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Artem, I think this is a good one, no stamps Showa blade, hard to tell if Gendaito or non traditional with condition of blade. Mounts look nicely made as well. I wouldn't pay too much for it as it needs a polish and is still a gamble.

[Alex A]

Buy one thats polished

[Shugyosha]

Hi Artem,

 

It doesn't look like an obvious fake from the photographs but I'd have some reservations - I cannot see a clear hamon and there isn't clear evidence of the blade being made in the traditional folded way but the tang looks well finished. The patina on the tang might put it as early as mid 19th century and this might explain the lack of clear hada as it's a feature of later swords. No signature though, so it might be a hard sell as this suggests low quality.

 

The fittings look like they have some wear from use - loss of nunomi on the kashira etc and I don't think this would be faked and might add to the appeal for a buyer.

 

As John says, don't pay too much for it and be confident you can move it on if it isn't for your collection.

[antiquegallery]

Thanks for your comments. And the weight of the blade does not bother? The blade is heavy, following the example of the swords of period 2 of the world singunto.

hamon browsing you can see it in this photo.

[16k]

It’s out of polish but genuine, as the others have said.

[antiquegallery]

Thank you all very much! I will think to buy or not.

[Stephen]

Buy it if good price.

Sell on you website good investment or trade material.

[brannow]

As Stephen said.  It depends on the price.