Battara Posted July 21 Report Posted July 21 Greetings folks, I've seen signatures on kai gunto blades before that aren't nihonto. Also I'm aware that these can be gendaito or stainless steel. Outside nihonto and gendaito, does a signature on a stainless steel bade really raise the value of the blade? Quote
John C Posted July 21 Report Posted July 21 Just my opinion, however for me it's all about the blade. I would rather buy a mumei gendaito blade than a signed stainless or showato. BUT, an inscription or dedication that is meaningful could make a difference. John C. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted July 21 Report Posted July 21 I think he's asking solely about stainless blades, John. In general, I'd say no. However, if you have two kaigunto - one signed the other mumei, all else equal - you might see the signed one sell. 2 Quote
John C Posted July 21 Report Posted July 21 1 minute ago, Bruce Pennington said: I think he's asking solely about stainless blades, John. Yes. I was thinking about KJT but wasn't clear. John C. 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted July 22 Report Posted July 22 Fujiwara Kanenaga and Tenshozan Tanrenjo signed examples are a step above most other stainless swords. 1 2 Quote
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