Not Sure What I have here

[lepy1414]

Honestly not sure what I have here. I was hoping for some identification and if it drew interest would be willing to sell. I apologize if this is not the place to post for this. -Jake

[Ray Singer]

It appears to be a kai-gunto by Miyaguchi Kunimori. You can search for that name on Google and here on the board to get more information.

 

 

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/4584-confused-about-kunimori/

[lepy1414]

Thank you!

[lepy1414]

Any idea on value in that condition? I cannot imagine it is anywhere near what the estimation on that thread is.

[ChrisW]

The fittings are in rough shape.. I think value depends greatly on the condition and desirability of the blade itself. Depends on what grade of smith this guy was and what the polish of the blade is like.. but it looks pretty scratched up. Is there still a strongly visible hamon?

[Ken-Hawaii]

Two problems. First, this shouldn't be posted here in the For Sale section. Should be under Nihonto. Once you've determined a sale price, then post it here.

 

Second, please add your first name on all posts, so we can address you correctly, per Brian's rules. Thanks.

[lepy1414]

Apologies my name is Jake.

[lepy1414]

And as for price I really don't know the title kind of hints that.

[ChrisW]

Well, I couldn't hazard a price myself but if you're willing to talk about cash + trade, I might be your guy!

[cisco-san]

Hi Jake,

 

first, welcome here on this great board!!

 

Concerning your blade, some more pics would be helpful.

 

edit: PM sent

[vajo]

Haha now the hunt is opened.

[lepy1414]

Couple more pics I was able to get. Working on more. -Jake

[Stephen]

Jake

 

Have you read he was a Yasukuni smith?

[Ray Singer]

This is from a previous discussion on Kunimori, quote from Chris Bowen below on this topic:

"the Kunimori blades were not made by Miyaguchi, only signed by him. According to his son, who helped hold the blades while his father cut the signatures, they were made in bulk by a smith in Shizuoka prefecture named Mitsukoshi Hiromasa, using western steel. Apparently they were forge welded, but the exact nature of their construction is not known. They were known to have been made of western steel"

[lepy1414]

Stephen and Raymond, after quite a bit of research I was able to reference this previous post on the subject. This previous thread seems to give conflicting viewpoints. 

 

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/26182-help-with-miyaguchiikkansai-kunimori-please/

[Stephen]

I somehow missed all these updates...by the dates it was during my cancer treatment. Sorry for confusion.