WTB Nice First Nihonto, Wanted -> Traditionally-Made Wakizashi Sword

[Mosin25]

Good evening, 

As the listing states, I'm looking to buy my first Nihonto, I would like a traditionally-made Wakizashi sword to hang on my wall as a nice representative piece that does not need any restoration work. Below is what ideally I would like to find. I am in southern California, zip code 91701 for shipping. 

Budget: 1,250 USD. Under budget is a plus.

Condition: No restoration needed - I am not looking for a sword that needs any restoration work, polishing, no missing tip, lots of chips on the blade edge, etc. I would like one that is in nice condition with a nice looking blade, fittings, hamon, etc. 

Signature: Preferred since I'm a sucker for a nice signed blade, but not necessary, so long as it is at least Edo period (or older)

Period: I'm not picky, Edo, Shinto, Muromashi are all good to me.

Length: Now, this one I am a bit picky on - I would like one that is 20 inches or so. Bigger is fine, slightly under 20" is ok too. 

Fittings: Traditional nice fittings are what I'm looking for, non-white sheath wooden fittings. (Preferred wrapping color - Black, Blue, but others are fine also) 

Style: Grooved preferred, though non-grooved is ok. 

Paperwork: NTHK/NBTHK are a plus, but not necessarily needed, so long that era, maker, can be determined. 

Please let me know what you have. I would like to research what is offered before making a purchase to make sure it is what I am looking for since this would be my first Nihonto that I am purchasing. 

 

[Mark]

I have a 18 3/16" wakizashi.  Unsigned but with NTHK paper. Let me know if you have any interest.  Mark nixe@bright.net 

[Mosin25]

1 hour ago, Mark said:

I have a 18 3/16" wakizashi.  Unsigned but with NTHK paper. Let me know if you have any interest.  Mark nixe@bright.net 

I'll send you an email with a request for more info, but will also look for others too, just in case.

 Thanks! 

 

[Death-Ace]

2 hours ago, Mosin25 said:

I'll send you an email with a request for more info.

 Thanks! 

Hey Alec, I got a blade you may be interested in. Mumei Shinto, but is NTHK papered to Tango no Kami Kanemichi, as well as having an NTHK papered Koshirae as well.

 

 

[Mosin25]

6 minutes ago, Death-Ace said:

Hey Alec, I got a blade you may be interested in. Mumei Shinto, but is NTHK papered to Tango no Kami Kanemichi, as well as having an NTHK papered Koshirae as well.

 

 

Hi Lev, 

I'll think on this one, for sure. I'm still kind of mulling over what I'd want out of a Wakizashi, I suppose more of a display piece that I can leave in Koshirae and not have to worry about too much, while keeping it oiled for rust prevention.

[Death-Ace]

Hi Alec,

 

No worries! I reached out on your post on FB as well, so you can always hit me up on Messenger if you have any questions, or you can always PM me, as well.

 

As we know, generally it is always best to have a shirasaya made for a Nihonto, never really see any issues with blades in full koshirae, as well. Only true issue is fresh polished blades put back in a dirty saya, although this one hasn't had issues. Like you said, as long as it's kept oiled and the saya is clean, all should be well.

 

All the Best!

Lev

[Mosin25]

7 minutes ago, Death-Ace said:

Hi Alec,

 

No worries! I reached out on your post on FB as well, so you can always hit me up on Messenger if you have any questions, or you can always PM me, as well.

 

As we know, generally it is always best to have a shirasaya made for a Nihonto, never really see any issues with blades in full koshirae, as well. Only true issue is fresh polished blades put back in a dirty saya, although this one hasn't had issues. Like you said, as long as it's kept oiled and the saya is clean, all should be well.

 

All the Best!

Lev

20 minutes ago, Death-Ace said:

Hey Alec, I got a blade you may be interested in. Mumei Shinto, but is NTHK papered to Tango no Kami Kanemichi, as well as having an NTHK papered Koshirae as well.

 

 

Hi Lev, 

I'll think on this one, for sure. I'm still kind of mulling over what I'd want out of a Wakizashi, I suppose more of a display piece that I can leave in Koshirae and not have to worry about too much, while keeping it oiled for rust prevention.

 

I sent you a PM asking about your Wakizashi, it is super nice. 

[Mosin25]

Thank you to everyone that chimed in! Thanks to @Death-Ace, he forwarded a contact's info and I was able to score a nice Kanemoto Wakizashi for my collection as my first Nihonto sword! 

 

Thank you, @Death-Ace!!!!!