My first katana, opinions please

[Enrique S]

hello everyone,

this is the first time I participate in the forum but I follow the topics with interest and trying to learn.

I would like your expert opinion about this katana that sell together with the katanakake and that it would be my first purchase. I have not seen it in person and these are all the photos i have. Indicates edo period XVIII century

 

Thanks a lot

[Gakusee]

Looking at that hamon, Shinshinto is plausible. Torizori sugata with not too deep sori is consistent with the period. You should ask for closeups of the hada, nakago, boshi and photos of the certificate. 

[Ken-Hawaii]

You might ask to buy the blade separate from the katanakake, as that doesn't add to the blade's value. And Mike's right that you should get photos of the entire bare blad, nakago, & boshi as a minimum. The origami (certificate) should exactly match the nakago, & it would help to know the translation of the tosho. Clear closeup shots of the hada will show the overall condition.

 

Bienvenidos!

[PNSSHOGUN]

It is certainly a good looking sword and Koshirae, with a nice antique Kake for the full effect. The main question is how much the seller is asking for it all.

[Brian]

Looks like a nice package, decent quality with no red flag so far. As mentioned, depends on price and how much you are willing to pay.
Get a guarantee from the seller that there are no fatal flaws.

[Enrique S]

At least out of my possibilities. 6000 euros katanakake and katana. On an internet page I had seen 1800 euros but it was just the katanakake .

once cleared with the seller, in other site he has the same katana with more description and pictures

This is the link if you want to see it in detail

 

https://www.todocoleccion.net/militaria-armas-blancas/katana-japonesa-edo-koshirae-shirasaya-katanakake-edo~x317930523

 

thanks for  your opinions

[Baba Yaga]

A NMB Seller that you may have a look at.

 

[waljamada]

A wiser soul than I may be able to tell more about the blade via it's hozon papers.  Also tsuba is cool.

[Shugyosha]

Mumei, shinshinto Jumyo.

[Kurikata]

Tsuba is Hizen. Nice indeed.