WW2 GENDAITO KATANA MORINOBU 1942 + FULL SHINGUNTO MOUNTS TYPE 98 Japanese Sword

[Swords]

Hi everyone just want to see if this sword is what it claims and worth buying ? What I heard he’s from New York supposes he polish his swords but not certain  hope I hav enough pictures 

 

Steve 

[Ray Singer]

The sword is described accurately, at least based on what can be seen in the photos. Good gendai smith from the Kongobyoe lineage.

[Swords]

Good to know 

[francois2605]

Eric Molinier is a super nice french guy from New-York and always very honest when describing items. I consider him one of the most trustworthy sellers of nihonto on eBay. His swords are among the best you can get via eBay.

 

 

[k morita]

Hi,

His family name is Terada (寺田).

Terada Morinobu (寺田盛延) was RJT smith.

 

[Stephen]

Eric did not say he polish sword...so not sure where you got that from. He's a trusted seller.

[Brian]

Getting confused with Showa22.
Eric is a high end dealer. I'm betting he does zero work on his own stuff.

[Swords]

I hear different answers about this smith One guy on the forum had a bad experience not sure what why ?

[Ray Singer]

What I can say is that of the decades I have known Eric, seen and spoken with him at shows and seen his swords I have not heard that he has polished him own blades. Everything I have seen of his was in professional polish, new or old restoration. I have a bit of skepticism if that is what has been said (polishing his own swords), but just going off personal experience.

 

Best regards,

Ray

 

[Edward Mahle]

I know I've been following his ebay page for along time now.  From what I've seen, always has really nice Nihonto's with decent price tags.

[Swords]

On 11/18/2021 at 9:24 AM, Ray Singer said:

The sword is described accurately, at least based on what can be seen in the photos. Good gendai smith from the Kongobyoe lineage.

Hi I just bought this sword hope it’s ok 

paid 2500 going the bank to pay him 

 

 

steve

[Swords]

Just bought this sword by morinobu 

im nervous paying that much 2500 

but I think I did ok

 

steve

[Swords]

So nervous I’m repeating my self lol Hopefully I did ok on this sword considering 

Don’t even know it’s value

what’s  one million yen means Is that good?

in the book of John slough it shows a star but don’t see it?

 

steve

[Stephen]

The more you learn the more you'll appreciate your sword. Have you learned what to call traditionally made world war II swords?

[Swords]

Of coarse showa era hand made 144 layers 

[Swords]

Or Water quench 

[Stephen]

How about Gendaito....not that other word you used 😂

[vajo]

1 hour ago, Swords said:

im nervous paying that much 2500 

 

 

 

You bought a jo saku rated high grade gendaito. Preserve it well and honor it. 

Mine is from august 1942

 

 

[Swords]

Any Japanese sword I honor I accept it as given to me by the smith who owned it

and. It’s history I think many people see it a for it’s value but should not be 

 

thanks Steve 

 

 

[vajo]

I try to see how it is made not for its history. Difference between militaria and nihonto.

[Brian]

If you bought from Eric, there will be no bad surprises. It will be as described, healthy and a decent piece.
You probably won't get a steal of a purchase, but it will be real and decent, and good value for money. He doesn't mess around with junk. You won't be sorry.

[Swords]

I think it’s a person’s preference but I also think its important how it’s made

Ok what’s the difference between a lower grade versus a high should have the same amount  of folds or layers

what determines it 

the cutting ability strength anistitic characteristics how it looks? I guess in order  to tell the difference from an experts opinion

I have a lot to learn being a newbie 

 

 

 

[Swords]

1 hour ago, Brian said:

If you bought from Eric, there will be no bad surprises. It will be as described, healthy and a decent piece.
You probably won't get a steal of a purchase, but it will be real and decent, and good value for money. He doesn't mess around with junk. You won't be sorry.

Thanks Brian that’s good to hear Im still not   Sure what makes a million yen two million etc 

[vajo]

Steve when you have it in hand watch the blade in a good light from different angles. You will see so much exciting things on your Morinobu.

The pictures on the ebay offer didn't show the beauty of the sword.

 

a picture of my morinobu

 

 

 

 

you will be happy.

[sword_guy]

Can you guys please list Eric's ebay username?

I am always curious to see other good reliable sellers.

[francois2605]

https://ebay.fr/usr/ericowazamono

[Brian]

Think he's ericowazamono

https://www.ebay.com/str/ericowazamono

[sword_guy]

Thanks!

[Swords]

You beat me to it I was trying to copy and paste Eric’s user name anyway When I get the sword I will use light to see the blade 

Hopefully it will look nicer than the pictures 

 

thanks

[Swords]

I wanted to thank everyone for their help and great information I don’t have the background you’all have but am learning 

 

 

 

steve