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Beautiful Papered Fuchi=Kashia Warabi-te Bracken Inome-eye openwork design Signed : Tankasai MOTOAKI koku 丹霞齋 元章刻 Shakudo ground, Ishime-ji stone surface, Inoe-eye Openwork Fuchi 39.0 x 21.1mm Kashira 33.2 x 15.5mm NBTHK Hozon Box included. Pics from the original listing on Sanmei which is where I got them from. $310 OBO plus shipping/insurance If sold via NMB a donation will be made to the platform

#1 Akasaka Tusba Mid-Edo 7.15 x 6.95 cm x .4 cm Weight 87 g I am unsure of the school but see elements of both Akasaka and Higo in the design. Stylized pine and paulownia design. Significant areas of wear that has worn away some of the detailed carving. Patina is rich and glossy and surface is very smooth. Was once a very nice tsuba #2 Katcchushi Tsuba Tomoe Design Early-Mid Edo 7.2 x 6.95 x .4 cm rim/.3 center Weight 75 g Dents/damage to rim and loss of patina in places. Surface feels “dry” A good restoration project. #3 Rectangular Owari-style Tsuba Later Edo 6.4 cm x 5.9 cm x .4 cm Weight 82 g Well constructed with nice patina #4 Round Owari-style Tsuba Later Edo 6.9 cm x 6.9 cm x .4 cm Weight- 86 g Some spots where the patina was rubbed. Otherwise good condition. $500/OBO plus shipping/insurance for the lot More pics available on request If sold via NMB a donation will be made to the platform

8.75 cm diameter .4 cm at rim, .2 cm at center. Weight 74 g Some pitting, patina thin in some areas on the rim Good for study or could be very attractive mounted $275 OBO plus shipping/insurance If sold via NMB a donation will be made to the platform

8.92 cm x 8.85 cm x .2 cm at center and .4 cm at rim. Weight 102 g Kozuka-ana appears to be original based on its oblong shape. Patina has been rubbed/grown thin in a number of places but some spots reveal a depth of color and beautiful sheen. I believe that with TLC or professional restoration the condition of the patina can be greatly improved. Comes with box and pillow. $875 OBO plus shipping/insurance

PRICE REDUCED- now $399 plus shipping

Thank you Ken!

I learned from another forum that it may be a tanbo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanb%C5%8D

Purchased from Kinokuniya in Tokyo who bought it as part of a collection of unusual weaponry. Unfortunately it appears to have been overcleaned by a previous owner but there is still good patina visible. In the hand it feels old and authentic, is gorgeously balanced, fast, smooth and feels great. While I cannot be 100% sure in terms of age (it is very unusual) I would agree with Kinokuniya who told me it was from the Edo period. Measures 33.8 cm long x 16 mm wide at center by 6 mm wide at tip. One tip is Weighs a hefty 12 ounces (340.2 grams) $450 plus shipping

O-Tanto/Ko-Wakizashi for sale Signed Kane Masu... very similar to the one featured as Tanto of the Quarter in Bushido Magazine (pictured). There are many generations of this smith spanning late Koto into Shinto. I am not sure which one made this sword and so am also uncertain about the exact age. Mino School- Gunome temper with itame hada. A few spots of loose grain and some minor chips but otherwise quite sound. Well cut grooves. Measures 41.7 cm total length. Nagasa is 30.3 cm. 2.7 cm wide It can be enjoyed as is or if polished would be quite lovely. The saya is a bit longer (46.1 cm) than the blade but it is original as far as I can tell. Same on the handle is high quality. Fuchi is ishime (stone pattern) shibuichi. Habaki is good quality silver foil. Again, worthy of completion with tsuba, menuki and a new wrap job. SOLD Ships worldwide.