Wakizashi, Ko-Uda Kunifusa

[Wayben 193]

For sale Nambokucho wakizashi papered to Ko-Uda Kunifusa circa 1381.  A very nice example of Kunifusa's work, a top smith in the Uda School and a student of Norishige.  A flawless blade, no kitae-ware at all.  17.5" (44.5cm) nagasa.  Comes in a shirasaya with a very fine gold foil habaki.  Koshirae consists of a black lacquer saya, the fuchigashira is shakudo with Lily flowers, Kozuka is in the same theme, menuki are floral, tsuba is ko-kinko also in a floral theme.  Overall, a great blade with a very nice koshirae.  SOLD.  Shipping to US addresses only.  If you are interested reply here and shoot me a PM for details.

[Ray Singer 3,642]

This is an excellent sword, which I owned for several years. Whoever buys it is going to be very pleased. 

 

Best regards, 

Ray 

[Wayben 193]

Still available.

[Blazeaglory 417]

The hada is amazing on this one! Great price for such a well aged sword! There are swords made 30 years ago that are in a worse state so considering this blade is what? 650 years old or more?

 

If I had the cash I would buy this in a heartbeat. The koshirae is just a bonus at this point!

[Wayben 193]

Price drop $5750.

[Babu 151]

Nicely matched mounts are worth a bit on there own so even more if a bargain.

[Wayben 193]

Still available.

[Wayben 193]

On hold.

[Wayben 193]

Sold