Alex A

As always, open to pm reasonable offers. No time wasters or low ball offers. Cheers

Thanks Mike, would have loved a katana by him one day, never know. I never used to like tanto but ive changed a bit since, easier to appreciate.............and ship.

Ive got 2 blades out, the Koto Uda and a later Edo blade. Just for comparison, i took pictures of both side by side. I will mention that the Edo Katana is narrow towards the kissaki, reminds me of a tachi. Anyways, and being honest, the first thought i had when i slid out the Uda was that i was god dam hasty when i dropped the price. Probably the mood i was in. Ive added photos of the loose hada, again, worse in pics.

Strange times Curran. Shigemasa, drooled over many on here, think they belonged to Joe, would be good to own one. Whilst im here, the dimensions. Blade length 25cm Total length 34cm Moto-habe 2.8cm, then gently narrows towards the point Just realised ive forgot kasane. I can get that for anyone interested, its typical thickness.

Hi Jp, I cant guarantee I can buy it back. I hope so, but my industry been hit hard by this covid and as a 48 year old one trick pony I don't know whether il be able to afford it. Il see, thanks!

Thanks Jp, appreciated, very much Just had an unbelievably kind offer from a gentleman offering just that, without conditions. I gratefully declined as it is not his field of collecting, but shows what wonderful people are out there in this niche community. Im sure it will sell eventually, thanks for the kind words.

Thanks Greg and Mal, appreciate your kind and positive comments. Will add dimensions soon, its a good sized tanto

Cheers Bazza.

Hoping to sell this one with a gentleman's agreement in that if it sells then the buyer offer me the first chance to buy it back, should they ever sell. Tanto by Mukansa smith Enomoto Sadayoshi, dated Heisei 7th, 1995. He won many NBTHK competitions and since 1981 was highly regarded and treated as such. He was awarded top level title of Mukansa in 8th year of Heisei 1996 . To attain Mukansa one would have to win many competitions over many years. He was known for making swords well into old age and sadly died in 2001 at the age of 91. The blade is in Soshu tradition with Mitsu-mune and a hamon with beautiful Nie which he was known for. The blade is in shirasaya and there is sayagaki by Sadahito Sadayoshi, his son. Sentimental to me, and also for me, far better than any shinsa papers. Gold foil Habaki. Thanks to Chris Bowen for his assistance. I wont go on, loads on the internet and dont want to get accused of exaggerating sales. Not one i ever intended to sell and will be sad to see it go, should it sell. If anyone wants more pics or info, pm me. £3500.

I feel something has to be said. I think there is more to this than meets the eye. I dont get involved in Rays threads usually because i dont like the way he has been with people in the past with his opinions, condescending from his soapbox. I see enough of that in general life, people on the news etc thinking its only their opinion that matters and if you dont agree, then well. Ive seen Ray over recent years state publicly that a well known and reliable dealer here sells junk, even though they have done business in the past. Ive seen him ruin a thread where a well respected and knowledgeable collector bought a sword that does not meet his criteria. Ive seen him call another experienced collector a ****. I could go on, but wont. Several months ago he was being his usual self and i stated that i wasnt so impressed with his collection (being honest) I listed the Uda, then low and behold a few days later Ray starts this thread (?) At that time i thought thats a bit strange and wouldnt have got involved in this thread but felt i had to. I made my point about sword transisitions at the beginning of the thread. Personally, i think its idiotic and again condescending to state that that folk should not collect suriage Muromachi swords Its an expensive hobby and not all of us have the luxury to shop for valuable swords Saying that though, i have owned and do own some very good quality swords by some great smiths and have been collecting long enough to know what i like without someone dictating what i should buy. The Uda for the money is actually a very great sword to own, see what else that gets you in the UK. Every sword i buy (should i buy another), no doubt will eventually be sold, no one should have to put up with this kind of Trolling. Ray is simply a troll.

Apologies to the 99.9 % for my loss of temper. Im sure most will understand, selling swords is seldomly easy, even without all this. Best.

Is it?, have you ever tried to sell a wakizashi?, even from a great smith?, i guess not, idiot

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET A KOTO KATANA WITH NBTHK FOR THAT PRICE. Im out

A class TROLL, hopefully Brian will see the damage you are doing to this site.

Jeez, cant get over this For the record you thick **$$$%%. I said Muromachi Uda with attributions are rare!!!. This site has reached a level where i no longer want anything to do with swords or people like the muppet above A disgrace ruining genuine sales, especially when im out of a job, you%%%%

Hi Michael, I was referring to any expensive sword, i find them too much of a concern, from handling to shipping. If i win lottery, sure that will change though, just too much responsibility at present. Cheers

I would not like so much money invested in a sword. Contrary to what some folk may think, they actually do mark quite easily, warped saya just one example. Imagine having an expensive katana and seeing such a mark one day ?. If you live next door to a top polisher in Japan and your best buddies then thats ok, but if you live in the UK then the only option is to send it abroad whilst it sits in a queue for god knows how long and is to be honest risky as most know for one reason or another. Leave it alone, de-valued. Some folk want perfection when it comes to purchases and wont accept any blemish. Thats swords.

Sigh. and less of the "tool", i dont take kindly to insults.

Arrogance ? You started a thread and i gave a response regarding the experiences i have had with shipping, thats all. All folk that collect swords must be aware of the risks, hence for some people (as a generality) it may be too much hassle, and understandable. Over and out.

Ok, probably best to stop collecting. That is unless you plan to keep items for the rest of your life or ship yourself. I was threatened a good while ago with destruction, but that was customs, they wanted to see proof of payment. Another concern. Anyways, all good fun this hobby haha

Im not stating you are making it up Adam, the thing with parcelforce or any other big organization is that its who you speak to/deal with on the day. (i have found) Wouldnt advise anyone to state umbrella, cricket bat etc, thats asking for bother. Ive had "antique" " Japanese antique" "antique Japanese art" , for a modern sword "Japanese metalwork art". I would add for "collector" Its always a concern, as employees knowledge is inconsistant and hit and miss, but issues can be worked out. Before they destroy an item they will certainly contact you before hand, or maybe return to sender. The fact is, sometimes we have to ship swords abroad and when any item has not left the country, then obviously i take full responsibility. Best

Well Adam, i can only state how things turn out with my own experiences with shipping. Posted and recieved many arms over recent years, from swords to guns, without issue. Antique works for me, as its an antique and as it has not been held for any reason then i guess they must have been ok with it ? Well packed, with no danger to employees. If you feel it too risky then i would follow the advice above and just deliver yourself. Bst.

Posted a sword yesterday and no issues whatsoever, already has left the country. I would suggest to anyone posting a sword, even within the UK To state clearly "antique, over 100 years old" and the customs tariff which is "9706.00.00.00" Then add a note for customs/parcelforce in the box, should they want to look further, with additional info. All been said before, best to not have delivey companies doing guess work.

Hate to sound like the master from kung fu lol, but for me, talking of a fantasy collection is linked to the long road to disappointment. If you cant be happy with what you can afford, then whats the point of being in this hobby? (as a sword owning collector and not the striver that will never be happy) One must be at peace with what one can afford haha