Original Old BIG Japanese Tachi Sword Signed Hamon Horimono

[Swords]

I have this Tachi sword and need help translation 

 

 

 

 

Thank you 

 

Steve

[Ray Singer]

The mei is Kunihiro. Poorly signed and little age to the nakago. Perhaps a gimei of Horikawa Kunihiro, on a fairly late blade, but there were many others who used that same name

[Swords]

Dose this lose value because it’s a Gimei and would you know it’s age?

 

 

 

Thanks Ray

[Ray Singer]

This one screenshot is not enough information to provide an assessment, but yes gimei reduces value (most especially compared with the value of an authentic example by a purported and famous swordsmith). It would be helpful to see clear, in-focus detail photos. 

[Ray Singer]

I see the original auction listing below. The horimono is very crudely carved, very doubtful this has been polished down over time, rather than being much more recent and shallow. The boshi looks like it may run off the edge at the midpoint in the kissaki. The saya also shows a recent and amateur painting ("restoration"). 

 

https://ebay.us/m/sv2tvd

[Swords]

Thanks Ray I noticed that too I’m thinking of getting it polished but now I’m not sure iuf it’s worth it

[Ray Singer]

To be frank, I don't think it has much in the way of redeeming qualities that would make this a good restoration candidate. Not trying to insult your purchase, just being honest. Poorly executed horimono, gimei and potentially compromised boshi are all good reasons not to invest further. There are many many other legitimate swords out there that are healthy, with authentic mei (if signed), already polished and papered which are better pieces to consider for collecting. I'm sure that some polisher would accept it for restoration however you are unlikely to see your investment returned afterwards, and depending on the outcome the value may even decline. 

[Swords]

Thanks Ray Good information I didn’t see the forest for the trees Now i know not what to do

 

 

 

 

 

Steve