opinions on this katana?

[Reinier]

i came across this katana in koshirae:

http://www.aoi-art.com/sword/katana/06437.html

 

it needs a polish but i really like the shape of the blade and the koshirae is a nice bonus.

 

i could suggest te following deal to aoi art: let them polish it and send it to the nbthk for appraisal and if it passes hozon token pay for the blade, polish and hozon token and if it doesn't don't pay for anything.

 

they guarantee the hozon token so they should be okay with that deal.

 

that way i would have a nice hozon token blade for a very nice price without any risks.

[pcfarrar]

It's not bad, but polishing and papers will really add to the cost.

 

You'd probably be better off going for something like this:

 

http://www.nihonto.us/TAKAHASHI%20NAGANOBU%20KATANA.htm

[Reinier]

i've seen that blade and in my opinion it could use a polish too

it does have a very interesting hamon

[nagamaki - Franco]

that way i would have a nice hozon token blade for a very nice price without any risks.

 

There are risks whenever you buy any sword, including papered swords.

[Henry Wilson]

Just say that the sword did NOT pass Hozon, I think that it could lead to a lot of bother. :x

[Brian]

I doubt that any dealer will do that. If they are sure it will paper, then the reason they haven't sent it themselves is that they want to avoid the hassle, cost and time that it takes. So if they do complete the process, they are firstly going to want extra compensation for the trouble, and secondly the sword would probably be worth more than just the sum of the work.

Sounds a simple request, but I don't know a single reasonable dealer that would take you up on that. Plus..before they start the work, anyone would require part payment to ensure you keep your side of the deal.

 

Just my 2c.

 

Brian

[Henry Wilson]

Must agree with you there Brain.

 

Brings me back to this one.

http://militaria.co.za/nihontomessageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1140

[Reinier]

maybe you're right.

 

i've mailed Louis Skebo with some question about that wakizashi.

 

it has an area of open grain. would you call this a flaw?

[Reinier]

Must agree with you there Brain.

 

Brings me back to this one.

http://militaria.co.za/nihontomessageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1140

 

thnx for persisting henry.

it took me a while to realize it was indeed a good deal.

i've just bought it.

my first nihonto yay!

 

[Brian]

Nice one Reinier, and good for you for taking advice and doing things the right way..asking questions, buying from known dealers and not looking for the $200 bargain :D

Enjoy it.

 

Brian

 

PS - Louis..I assume Henry's cheque is in the mail? :D :lol:

[Henry Wilson]

Congratulations Reiner! Looks very nice. When you can I would love to see a close-up of the fittings.

 

Enjoy and one more bit of advice, stay away from the uchiko as it could dull a nice new polish.

[w.y.chan]

This one is a good entry level famous make, if genuine I can see a profit

 

http://www.aoi-art.com/sword/wakizashi/07107.html

[Reinier]

in the end i've decided to cancel the purchase of the wakizashi mentioned above.

my cancellation has nothing to do with louis or the sword.

it's only because of my inexperience.

i've found my tastes and interests still change daily and i'm not ready yet to buy a sword.

sorry louis for all the trouble and thanks for your understanding.