bigjohnshea Posted January 17, 2021 Report Posted January 17, 2021 An attractive but unpapered blade with a questionable signature "Yukihira". Suguha and midare hamon, with some mokume and itame hada that is difficult to visualize due to countless surface scratches and a dulled old polish. Nakago appears to be ubu and is weathered well. The first mekugi-ana appears punched. Based on these, and the overall sugata of the blade, I estimate early Koto but definitely not Nambukocho or Kamakura. I like the blade but I'm not keen on a project right now. Various imperfections as noted in the photos. Asking 850$ with free domestic priority shipping in USA. International shipping will be extra. Always open to offers. Cheers! John https://ibb.co/Q8qd4JS https://ibb.co/8mvFhgN https://ibb.co/gTWk8G5 https://ibb.co/tH7DZ5g https://ibb.co/f2yHTs7 https://ibb.co/fn9B5fG https://ibb.co/QkrZshK https://ibb.co/Qc5GtWm https://ibb.co/F5SzQjs https://ibb.co/PmH1YfQ https://ibb.co/TYpNGZ5 https://ibb.co/CP3hJFk https://ibb.co/hfBft5V https://ibb.co/dQ4RbWj https://ibb.co/gWGgqHf https://ibb.co/nMvNmtX https://ibb.co/nP8tjFN https://ibb.co/tLs2LCD Quote
Brian Posted January 18, 2021 Report Posted January 18, 2021 John, You underestimate how lazy many of us are (myself included) and how many don't even bother opening links. If I were you, I would directly upload at least one or 2 overall pics, showing the entire blade. That will entice people to open the others. 3 Quote
bigjohnshea Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Posted January 18, 2021 Drop to 650$ This is actually a nice wak it just needs TLC by a polisher to be truly appreciated. A shiage alone may even get to the goal. Until then, it can still be enjoyed, so worth the price. Quote
bigjohnshea Posted January 19, 2021 Author Report Posted January 19, 2021 550$ USA shipping still included Getting to bottom dollar here. Might be worth keeping for anything less. Quote
b.hennick Posted January 19, 2021 Report Posted January 19, 2021 Pay for a shirasaya $300 habaki $300 sword -$50. What are you waiting for? 3 Quote
bigjohnshea Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Posted January 20, 2021 500$ Hope you are all doing good! Quote
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