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Thank you for the replies. My thoughts were correct and will scrape it off gently with some antler and a very light dab of oil on the two cleaned spots

Recently when cleaning and admiring this wakizashi I noticed two tiny specks of red rust. I used my fingernail to get most off but I’m wondering if I should lightly dab it with some choji oil? id rather first ask experts before I move forward.

Book is in mint condition, never even looked through. I don't remember what I paid for it was it was some time last year. I believe $40 usd is fair. I ended up buying Koshirae-Taikan so have no need for this. This will be my first for sale post but will happily answer any questions if need be or send additional photos.

Those are incredible! Im actually somewhat considering getting the tabletop version.

Very unique and interesting. Craftsmanship looks great aswell

Mostly curious if the nakago-ana needs to be enlarged.

Was that for antique nihonto, or iaito?

Something I’ve been considering is in regards to the fittings I’m trying to source. I’d like some consistency in quality of the overall koshirae. However, i’m conflicted if the tsuba needs its nakago-ana altered/adjusted to fit the blade. I’d feel like altering an antique goes against the preservation of the hobby. In regards to this is it better to mount mid to lower end antique fittings to avoid messing with quality antiques worthy of preservation?

Very nice!

Shinano Kami Fujiwara Nobuyoshi(the 2nd generation) Not a great picture of the kissaki.

Im not really concerned about resale value with this project. A beautiful Koshirae is something I really enjoy looking at. Id probably be able to find an antique Koshirae at some point with enough time and searching, but If im going to admire a Koshirae on display in my home I don't want it to be for a sword I don't have. To me it just feels too incomplete.

The budget I listed is not including tsuba, fuchi, and menuki as I’m trying to source my own. So I’m hoping that could help a bit.

First choice would definitely be done in Japan. However I’ve heard importing a blade into Japan is a complicated process. So North America is probably the best option.