Sukesada Katana?

[Lennon]

I was thinking of getting in on the bidding is this a gimei? or a legitimate Bizen sword.

-Lennon

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 11:48 PM by Lennon

[Lennon]

Shinogi Zukuri

Gunome Temper pattern

Komokume-Hada

 

 

-Lennon

[ROKUJURO]

If it has no papers it is likely GIMEI. There were more than 30 SUKESADA swordsmiths over the centuries, so you have to do your homework and compare the workmanship and signatures. 

It could be a legitimate BIZEN blade and GIMEI at the same time. Look at the quality and condition of the blade and not at the signature. You will probably not be able to find a genuine SUKESADA in decent condition for $ 3,000.--. 

[Lennon]

I'm probably going to end up buying so Ill post pictures later on thanks for the info

it was a surrender apparently with the tag still on so we will see!

 

-Lennon

Edited Monday at 11:56 PM by Lennon

[Natichu]

Is the mei signed over top of the patina/corrosion on the nakago? 

[Tensho]

Looks like a "showa22" sword. That blue backdrop is notorious.  

 

He likes to "touch up" the blades he gets so I would tread caution with what you get. 

[Hector]

Lennon, you sure seem to be going all-in for a 15-year-old.

BTW, I'm not being sarcastic or condescending - I'm just impressed you're getting into the hobby at that age!

 

Edit: Wow! I just saw your first post was from exactly 2 years ago - so you actually got into all this age 13! 😮

Edited yesterday at 04:06 AM by Hector

[Lennon]

Thanks for the compliment I appreciate the advice you are all giving me! I’ve been fortunate enough to own different antique weapons from different cultures and hope to continue studying and collecting.

 

-Lennon