MarcoUdin Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 For sale: early type 98 gendaito signed Bishu ju Masayasu 尾州住正泰 (no date, no stamps), listed as Shoshin mei in Slough's (B). Made in the Mino tradition, Kiri yasurime, flowing Masame and Mokume. This blade is full of activity and in a good wartime polish. Nagasa: 67.5cm Outstanding mounts, pierced tsuba, center chuso, glossy paint From Sesko MASAYASU (正泰), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Aichi – “Masayasu” (正泰), family name Shinno (真野), rikugun-jumei- tōshō, jōkō no retsu (Akihide), Fourth Seat at the 6th Shinsaku Nihontō Denrankai (新作日本刀展覧会, 1941) According to Malcolm E. Cox he is not listed in RJT program, but he did supply swords to the arsenal. Asking 2,850usd shipping included conus, for international destinations pm me and we can discuss. If I missed anything let me know and I'll do my best to get you it. Edit: forgot to mention a donation to nmb will be made as well. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 That's a lovely looking blade Marc. If i hadn't just purchased a sword I would have sent you an offer. Good luck, I'm sure it won't take long to sell. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 Maybe at 2600$ shipped there will be more interest? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 That is a really nice looking sword. The hada and hamon of that gendai-to shows great work. And the koshirae with premium pierced tsuba looks superb. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFarr Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Bump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 Final price drop $2,500usd shipped CONUS This is a nice blade in excellent condition gunto mounts. A lot of activity to study and a perfect starter blade for a new collection. A dealer has a similar blade for sale by the same smith for almost 4k and it's not even mounted. I'm surprised by the lack of interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonely panet Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 not to popop it, its very nice, buts it finds itself in the mide smithrange thats the hard range, not afforable but not topshelf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 No offence taken. I'm not disagreeing with you, but not everybody can own an Okimasa either. As I said an excellent study piece because of the visible activity and in decent polish. Would be perfect for a new collector making a jump to traditional blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 I'd also consider payments if active and known on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFarr Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 What- exactly is Lonely Planet saying? Priced too high for the mid range quality segment? Sorry I'm dense. In these situations, how is the payment system usually handled- been wondering about that for some time...based on trust that the last payment is rewarded by the vendor shipping merchandise or are the payments held in a separate account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deoma Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I'm currently tied up on 2 katanas.(Japan/papers) Would love to have this and need to figure if payment is possible? If still available by the first of may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I think what he's saying (and ignoring the rules about commenting on pricing) is that this falls into that difficult mid level. Cheap and nasty swords sell fast. Top end stuff sells fast. It's the middle range that is hardest to sell, even whent he swords are very nice. Just out of reach for the entry-level guys, and beneath the top level guys. Not going to turn this into a discussion. But this is where the entry-level guys should be finding just a few more $'s and reaching for. Rather one of these than 3 or 4 of the cheap and rusted bottom of the range. Anyways...it's someone's listing, so please respect the rules. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, DaveFarr said: In these situations, how is the payment system usually handled Since this isn't a high priced item I prefer PayPal, usually paid off in a 60-90 day period. But yes, you would just have to trust the seller(me), ships the item upon final payment. Of course I can give you recommendations from others I've done transactions with. 1 hour ago, Brian said: Cheap and nasty swords sell fast. Top end stuff sells fast. It's the middle range that is hardest to sell That's what I understood 1 hour ago, Deoma said: If still available by the first of may. I'll PM you if still available come May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deoma Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 On 4/10/2022 at 1:45 PM, MarcoUdin said: Since this isn't a high priced item I prefer PayPal, usually paid off in a 60-90 day period. But yes, you would just have to trust the seller(me), ships the item upon final payment. Of course I can give you recommendations from others I've done transactions with. That's what I understood I'll PM you if still available come May. Thank you, I mostly dealt with swords from my grandpa on dads side(American),and mothers side(Okinawa) both sides fought in WW2 US grandpa/Philippines still loathed my moms dad and grand-dad(IJN). Still have both of our Kai gunto. After the surrender My moms family hid the swords in family cave(grave). My grndpa(dad side) brought back a dozen and handed them as gifts to family. I fell in love with swords when grandpa showed me his and how it was our family sword from when Okinawa fought the Japanese in 1800s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolekt-To Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 On 4/10/2022 at 10:11 AM, Brian said: I think what he's saying (and ignoring the rules about commenting on pricing) is that this falls into that difficult mid level. Cheap and nasty swords sell fast. Top end stuff sells fast. It's the middle range that is hardest to sell, even whent he swords are very nice. Just out of reach for the entry-level guys, and beneath the top level guys. Not going to turn this into a discussion. But this is where the entry-level guys should be finding just a few more $'s and reaching for. Rather one of these than 3 or 4 of the cheap and rusted bottom of the range. Anyways...it's someone's listing, so please respect the rules. Brian, your perspective is spot on! This is something that newbie collectors should learn as soon as possible. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 Still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 Still up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUdin Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Have another sword I'm trying to buy, how does 2,300$ shipped CONUS sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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