Marius Posted July 15 Report Posted July 15 (edited) While noting special, this short wakizashi is typical for Sukesada of the late Muromachi period. The blade has been shortened and dimensions are now: Nagasa: 42 cm Ksane: 0.7 cm Motohaba: 2.8 cm I will get the sakihaba later, apologies. The blade is in good, if not ideal polish, and can be enjoyed as is, with all the typical characteristics of Sukesada clearly visible. It has one fukure, that could be polished out (not that I would recommend investing in this blade). The wakizashi comes in a utilitarian but quite nice koshirae. Very good quality fuchi, horn kashira, non-descript menuki, black urushi saya with some scratches etc, and a charming, late Muromachi period katschushi tsuba (great patina on this one). Interestingly, someone in the past must have highly valued this sword, as it has an expensive two pieces habaki, gold and silver-foiled. A nice package for only: $650 (EUR 600) plus shipping I call that a bargain (or tart, if you will). Edited July 15 by Marius 4 Quote
Marius Posted July 15 Author Report Posted July 15 (edited) More pics... Edited July 15 by Marius Quote
Marius Posted July 16 Author Report Posted July 16 (edited) I will let it run only until Sunday midnight. So if you’re thinking about it, don’t think for too long ☺️ Edited July 16 by Marius Quote
Marius Posted July 16 Author Report Posted July 16 On another note… The hamon is spectacular - it features the iconic kani-no-tsume (crab claws). Below is the work of Bizen Osafune Yosozaemon Sukesada with a hamon. It looks very similar to the hamon on this wakizashi. This is a solid Bizen blade. I doubt you will find another one for that price anytime soon. Ask me for more pics - I will gladly provide them in high resolution. Below are two pictures from a Sano Museum catalogue, showing a Bizen Osafune Yosozaemon Sukesada blade. 2 Quote
Ghaad47 Posted July 16 Report Posted July 16 Hello, Is it still available? If so, I'd be interested in purchasing it! I tried to send you PM, but I get error message "Marius cannot receive messages." Best regards, Jakub Quote
2devnul Posted July 17 Report Posted July 17 15 hours ago, Marius said: it features the iconic kani-no-tsume (crab claws). Below is the work of Bizen Osafune Yosozaemon Sukesada with a hamon Like this one? https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/54417-please-helpadvise-what-can-you-tell-me-about-this-sword/ PS. Great bargain, Nihonto in Koshirae for that money ... cheers! Quote
Marius Posted July 17 Author Report Posted July 17 (edited) Thanks Adam. SOLD Edited July 17 by Marius 2 Quote
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