Thoughts on this for my first Nihonto? It looks unique and interesting to me

[Davo]

https://www.toukenkomachi.com/index_en_tachi&katana_A010525.html

 

Looking for a first Nihonto and just want something nice but can have few flaws.  For my first buy i dont want to spend a lot and therefore i expect the blade to have some flaws. 

[Lewis B]

What is it about that sword that appeals to you?

[Rawa]

Long and fat with pappers in reasonable price. But there is a lot of kizu. Old polish so it can have more kizu. Potential hagarami? 

[Sansei]

1 hour ago, Davo said:

https://www.toukenkomachi.com/index_en_tachi&katana_A010525.html

 

Looking for a first Nihonto and just want something nice but can have few flaws.  For my first buy i dont want to spend a lot and therefore i expect the blade to have some flaws. 

David, I like this blade for a first Nihonto. Papered Hozon and the price is negotiable, I think. You will learn a lot when you get it in-hand and examine it close up for yourself. Make an offer $1500 usd and see what the vendor says? 

[Davo]

1 hour ago, Lewis B said:

What is it about that sword that appeals to you?

Mostly the Hamon. I haven’t seen any like this so far. The hitat-sura areas 

[Davo]

10 hours ago, Sansei said:

David, I like this blade for a first Nihonto. Papered Hozon and the price is negotiable, I think. You will learn a lot when you get it in-hand and examine it close up for yourself. Make an offer $1500 usd and see what the vendor says? 

They sold it already 

[Lexvdjagt]

3 minutes ago, Davo said:

They sold it already 

That is unfortunate,

 

I would personally go for an example in better polish to insure a better studying experience. A well polished sword would be affordable even under this price. But it eventually all boils down to your preference. Do you want a koto, Shinto or shinshinto sword? And if so, what is the most important factor that you like to see in your blades? An active Hamon or stunning Hada?

 

Greetings,

Lex 

[Davo]

21 minutes ago, Lexvdjagt said:

That is unfortunate,

 

I would personally go for an example in better polish to insure a better studying experience. A well polished sword would be affordable even under this price. But it eventually all boils down to your preference. Do you want a koto, Shinto or shinshinto sword? And if so, what is the most important factor that you like to see in your blades? An active Hamon or stunning Hada?

 

Greetings,

Lex 

Any time period for my first Nihonto. I’m thinking active Hamon.  Really I am so overly excited/anxious I just want to get something so I can settle down and take my time before trying to find something more expensive and knowing what I want more. 
 

what do you think about this Nihonto?  They will polish it for 50,000yen more. 
https://shop.nihontou.jp/products/detail/29510

 

[Lexvdjagt]

2 minutes ago, Davo said:

Any time period for my first Nihonto. I’m thinking active Hamon.  Really I am so overly excited/anxious I just want to get something so I can settle down and take my time before trying to find something more expensive and knowing what I want more. 
 

what do you think about this Nihonto?  They will polish it for 50,000yen more. 
https://shop.nihontou.jp/products/detail/29510

 

I have sent you a PM with some advice. I would personally not opt for a dealer polish when buying your first blade. You want a well polished blade, not a blade that still needs polishing (which can expose flaws, or be done crudely)

 

Greetings,

Lex