ANOTHER KANZANE I PICKED UP TODAY.

[bmoore1322]

Okay, I bought from an dealer overseas, it has Kanezane's signature, and hotstamp on the Nakago, and it has the full combat mounts, and has a great Hamon as well.

 

I know plenty of collectors do not like Showa Era swords, but I do, and this is in great condition.

 

Brian

[Lindus]

Haloooooooooooooooooooooo from the UK Brian, by god you nare a tough man,splattered by all and sundry you keep going and I admire you for that Sir.

I have had a couple of swords by this man and enjoyed them, know not if they are great Gendai but am certain that in years to come they will be re-assed.

Go your way old chap, as we in the UKL say "Fill your boots"...eg, have fun.

 

I suspect that your avenue is Militaria and in some books this is as good as strict Nihonto while being somewhat more easily fulfilling.

[bmoore1322]

Yes, the books I ordered came in this week, plus my favorite I have had for some time ;

 

 

Oshigata Book Japanese Swordsmiths WWII Samurai Sword

 

 

I really like the swords made by this smith, and will buy them when I can, I know there are a lot of other members in here that dont like Showa Era swords, but I do, and it's my money I'm spending.

 

I'm not going to buy anymore swords, unless they are an Kanezane until I do some good reading, but wont pass one of his swords up.

 

thanks for the comments.

 

Brian

[cabowen]

It isn't showa era swords that many do not like, but non-traditionally made, so-called showa-to. They have little to no hand work, they are not forged, they are not water quenched. They are not considered true Nihon-to, but militaria, and are considered simply weapons.

[bmoore1322]

It isn't showa era swords that many do not like, but non-traditionally made, so-called showa-to. They have little to no hand work, they are not forged, they are not water quenched. They are not considered true Nihon-to, but militaria, and are considered simply weapons.

 

 

 

Yes, sorry about that, as that is what I was trying to say, even though Kanezane made non traditionally made blade's, I still enjoy his swords.

 

Brian

[Stegel]

Keep pluggin Brian, God loves a tryer!

You may need to get your wallet out again, here's another one on ebay by the same smith i think, it's very similar to yours but with wooden scabbard.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-SHINGUNTO-K ... 4168299bbc

 

Ernst

[bmoore1322]

Yes , i was working out a deal on that, and it did not work out for me.

 

I had some issues on my part.

 

Brian

[David Flynn]

May I ask, what is it about them, you actually like?

[bmoore1322]

The first book I book on Showa Era swords had the name of the smith of the first sword I bought, and that was an Kanezane, with full combat mounts.

 

The wife got sick awhile back with cancer, they ended up cutting two large tumors from her stomach, and with not having any insurance, I had to end selling majority of the items I owned to help pay for her home nurse, This really sucked as my Kanezane sword was the first to go.

 

The Kanezane sword that was given to me by a relative that served in WW2.

 

I have always liked his work, as he has swords listed in various books, including the first book I ever bought, it is Oshigata Book - Modern Japanese Swordsmiths.

 

Sorry for getting so personal, but you asked and i wanted to be honest.

 

Brian

[truelotus]

I think the condition is not great, but SUPERB !!

very rarely I see gunto in such mint condition ...

 

good buy, Brian ...

 

 

Donny

[Alan Morton]

Brian,

 

you should talk more to Dave Flynn about this subject

 

he knows far more than than he lets on. if you PM me

 

I will give you his home phone.

 

Best Regards Alan.