WTB: katana or wak in US under $2000

[Sascha]

I’m seeking a katana or wak in koshirae for under $2000 as the start of a collection. Thanks in advance 

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Sasch,

I think you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Under $1K for a Nihonto will get you something that is either low to mediocre quality or a blade with serious problems. When the time comes to sell and move up, you'll have trouble recouping the investment. Double the investment and take the time while you're raising it to study. You'll know more, which will allow you to buy something worthy and pleasing to own.

Grey

[ChrisW]

14 minutes ago, Grey Doffin said:

Hi Sasch,

I think you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Under $1K for a Nihonto will get you something that is either low to mediocre quality or a blade with serious problems. When the time comes to sell and move up, you'll have trouble recouping the investment. Double the investment and take the time while you're raising it to study. You'll know more, which will allow you to buy something worthy and pleasing to own.

Grey

Grey is a wise guy, take heed of his advice and you won't be disappointed!

[Sascha]

Noted thank you!

[Mark]

i may have something. does age or type of koshirae matter?  Do you want me to post information here or in private message? Mark

[waljamada]

Have a type 98 Mino School mumei Koto blade with 27.5" nagasa with one non-fatal opening on the top 1/3 of the blade I'll share a pic of below (very last photo).  It actually has a really neat hamon with all these little details and no chips/knicks.  Type 98 Koshirae is honestly in great condition with aluminum saya.  Overall though it has a lot to be appreciated as a starter blade with some serious age under its belt that someone felt was worthy to be mounted for and brought into battle in WWII.  Someone loved it.

 

Second blade is a wakizashi signed Kanemoto.  No idea on generation or if gimei etc...but I believe it to be from the earlier 1600s.  Has a single sohi on one side and a double sohi on the other.  This one has a wild hamon and would be awesome if/when ever polished and no chips/knicks.  Menuki are of two toads wrestling and tsuka is in real nice shape, old iron tsuba and ornaments with edo period black lacquered saya. I'd have to measure nagasa but it's probably at around 20".

 

Not the best photographs but took them quickly as my cats pawed at my leg.  Neither is perfect but they are perfectly imperfect as each offers something that stands out in spite of their flaws.  If interested DM me.

 

 

[Mark]

i added a sword. not sure if it is what you want but take a look

 

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/39959-wakizashi-signed-and-dated-with-o-kissaki-for-sale/