kevin2208

Apologies, I should've made it more clear in my original post (can't edit now), but its indeed forging kitae ware. No fatal flaws!!

Hi there fellow collectors! Have a Gassan Wakizashi that I am looking to sell, it was acquired around 2-3 years ago during a trip to Japan. This blade and its patterns are particularly beautiful in the right setting/lighting, and has a standout gold tang signature. Comes with a gold foil habaki, shirasaya. and NBTHK Hozon papers. Full specs and details below Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Wakizashi Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Gassan Papered or not and by whom? : NBTHK Hozon Era/Age : Mid Muromachi (~1400) Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya Nagasa/Blade Length : 56.1 cm (22.1 in) Sori : 1.5 cm (0.6 in) Hamon Type : Mixed Jihada : Ayasugi hada Sword Location : New York, United States Will ship to : Prefer US but can ship globally countries (where allowed) Payment Methods Accepted : ACH/Wire Price and Currency : $5,200 USD - includes all handling, shipping and insurance costs Details: A Gassan Wakizashi from the Mid-Muromachi Period with a wide blade and deep curve. The signature ayasugi-hada is very prominent on the jigane. There are some minor cracks in the blade but is in otherwise good condition, especially considering its age. (I have highlighted the cracks in one of the pictures in the link below with green circles) The tang features a Gold Gassan signature, the specific smith is unknown as it was customary for smiths of this school to sign with Gassan only during this era. The techniques of this school were lost for a time time, only to eventually be revived by Gassan Sadakazu many generations later. Am attaching some images here on the forum but see the full detailed image set here with a verification photo (today's posting date and name of 4/1) and extra videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZO9ZkxP5a82qB1uTNG3cwlHT9ueRi92b?usp=drive_link Thank you for considering and message me with any questions/interest to purchase! -Kevin Yea

Item has been sold! If @Brian can help move/archive that would be great And since item was sold because of these forums, will be making a contribution shortly as well!

Hi there fellow collectors! Have a Gendaito Katana by Minamoto Akikuni I am looking to sell. Item is in excellent condition with no flaws, has a really nice dragon horimono on both sides. Comes with full koshirae set, shirasaya and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers Full specs and details below Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Papered or not and by whom? : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Era/Age : 1973 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya and Full Koshirae Set Nagasa/Blade Length : 72.5 cm (28.5 in) Sori : 2.1 cm (0.8 in) Hamon Type : Niedeki Choji midare Jihada : Ko-itame hada Sword Location : New York Will ship to : Prefer US but can ship to select global countries where allowed Payment Methods Accepted : ACH/Wire Price and Currency : SOLD Details: A large and powerful Gendaito Katana made by Minamoto Akikuni, who was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize. Blade is in excellent condition. There are two distinct and intricate dragon horimono on both sides of the blade. Comes with a full black Koshirae set featuring a black saya, an solid iron tsuba, dragon on the fuchikashira, and a plant menuki. Am attaching some images here on the forum but see the full detailed image set here: https://drive.google...KWO4c?usp=drive_link Thank you for considering! -Kevin

I know about 1-2 years back there was a string of thefts, especially swords entering the NY area at USPS. Curious to hear what the latest is (and how one can assist add their voice to help prevent), has the situation improved or is this still an issue? I've spoken to a few other dealers/collectors just in passing and this topic has come up. (Apologies if this is already being discussed somewhere and I am overlooking it it but havent found anything posted in the last year)

Thank you so much Jan and Steve!!

Looking for some help translating the sayagaki for a Wakizashi I recently acquired. The sayagaki has quite a lot on it, so posting a 3 pictures below, its from top to bottom:. Some additional context - the blade itself is a second gen Awatguchi Tadatsuna, and have a picture of the blade as well for reference, hopefully this additional info helps! Thank you so much in advance, know theres a lot of writing on this one!

just echoing what others have already said, site is really clean and love the items (especially the horimono katana). Will be a repeat visitor!

wow, congrats on the successful polish, love the groove and looks amazing!

Hi Everyone! Been lurking on the forums for a while and figured I would finally sign up and participate! Name is Kevin, am from and also still live in NYC. During a vacation to Japan I saw nihonto for the first time at a museum and it was love at first sight. Since then I have been slowly starting to collect pieces and actively reading as many books as I can! Nice to meet all of you and looking forward to learning/contributing to the community!