samurai77

This is the only other picture I have as I don't own this blade. Are there any blades of collector value during this time period (1860s) that were made with the ivory scabbard? Is it true that the ivory art is usually more valuable than the blade? Based on these few pics, can you tell if the quality of this blade is better or worse than average for blades made for export? Are the inscriptions on the tang typical of blades made for export? Thank you. Brian

Can you tell me more about this one? I'm thinking about making an offer on it. From what I understand the tang has the date of 1867. There is no signature. Since the saya is made of carved ornate ivory which made me believe that this sword has little if any collector value. I didn't see any obvious graining. The curvature is such that it fits in a tusk. This is the first time looking at such an item. Is it still possible that this is forged? Or is what I'm assuming correct. Thank you for any advice.

Thank you all for the very useful input. I just bought a book on nihonto and plan on reading many more before making my first purchase.

I'm brand new to this subject and saw this the other day. I was told that it was from the 1940's, the Tsuba is brass and not the original. I think it's hand forged based on the hamon and graining but need other opinions. The only flaw is a small nick on the cutting edge that doesn't traverse the hamon. This is the only picture I have. I didn't have a chance to examine the tsuba. What would be a reasonable offer for this piece? Thank you for your help!