djcollection Posted May 16 Report Posted May 16 This beautiful massive Gendai was made by Echigo Kuni Ju Uemura Sadakiyo Saku 上村貞清 . This blade was made in Showa 18th year (1943) one Lucky Day in March. This sword has a cutting edge measuring 65.5cm long, sori 1.5cm. The sword is in full NEW POLISH with the exception minor kitae-ware. This smith was born in 1884 and his real name was Uemura Yasuhachi. The shirasaya is in great condition and a solid copper habaki made for the sword, very tight, no rattling sound. He's in 3rd Special Honor Seat , famous gendai smiths Horii Toshimide, Shibata Ka, Takahashi Sadatsugu and Yoshihara Kuniie are one rank before him. $2,100 + shipping & PP 2 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 17 Report Posted May 17 That's a beauty, Mason! Good luck with the sale! Quote
djcollection Posted May 17 Author Report Posted May 17 6 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: That's a beauty, Mason! Good luck with the sale! Thank you Bruce, it's a razor-sharp gendaito. Quote
cisco-san Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 very nice blade and a very good price! Good luck for your sale! Quote
djcollection Posted May 20 Author Report Posted May 20 17 hours ago, cisco-san said: very nice blade and a very good price! Good luck for your sale! Thank you Klaus, it's a reasonable price for those who are looking for a decent WWII gendaito. 1 Quote
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