WW2 Gunto Fujiwara Kanefusa.

[Swords]

Any one know about this dealer in Japan called Tokyo Express deli 934

I saw this sword my concerns are He dosnt accept returning 

Parts maybe adding or repaired 

and no papers

but looks like a nice sword 

 

 

 

[Brian]

These are usually (Almost all I have seen) not full Gendaito, and are again halfway between Showato and Gendaito.
Profuse factory/maker.

[Bruce Pennington]

I have seen some of his stuff, but have no knowledge of his reputation.  Haven't come across anything I was bothered by.

[Swords]

I ask about papers and was told a registration card? For give me for my lack of knowledge but what are the papers about 

 

 

 

steve

 

[Ed]

He is referring to the torokusho or license required for possession in Japan.  Torokusho are NOT papers.  They relate whatever is inscribed on the blade with no regard for legitimacy. They are only for identification of the sword as is.

 

Papers are kanteisho issued by the NBTHK or NTHK, etc., for authentication. They are the worlds best scholars, but do remember they are opinions only. One group may disagree with another's opinion.

 

[Ed]

Kato Kanefusa, real name Kato Koichi, also known as 23^rd generation Kanefusa as well as Fujiwara Kanefusa. He was trained by Kato Yosinosuke Jumyo.  Kanefusa was rated as a 1 million yen smith. He made medium to high grade Showato and medium to high grade Gendaito as in this example. He won 1^st seat at the 1941 exhibition. Kanefusa is listed in the Toko Taikan (TK-126), Hawleys (KAN-799, 747, 801), Nihonto Meikan (NMK-179), and Sesko’s, Sword Smiths of Japan pg 200 (see below).  His work can be seen in Slough’s, Modern Japanese Sword Smiths pg 39

[Swords]

Great information thanks guys 

Im a little afraid buying from Japan with customs and other issues 

And after reading about issues regarding the sword makes me not wanting to hit the buy price and not being able to return it

 

 

 

 

Steve

[Swords]

Great information thanks guys 

Im a little afraid buying from Japan with customs and other issues 

And after reading about issues regarding the sword makes me not wanting to hit the buy price and not being able to return it

 

 

 

 

Steve

 

 

I am so undecided about buying this sword 

If it wasn’t from Japan and no returns

plus all the other variables like condition

Other  factors parts etc The pictures do show a nice blade and by a known smith 

but ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John C]

Steve:

Looks like a very similar Kanefusa sold on Yakiba for 3,000 a couple of years ago. Using that as a comparison, this rig with shirasaya may not be a terrible deal. But what will the duty fees be and will you actually get it are the real questions. How important is Kanefusa to you in your collection? 

 

If you are wiling to accept a 2,750 (+ fees) risk, then go for it. Looks like a nice rig.

John C.

[Ed]

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