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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.

$2500 USD would be ideal. $3500 would be the top end I’m comfortable paying.

Thanks for the recommendation. Do you have contact info?

I understand this is not advised by a lot of collectors but I’d really like to have a koshirae made for my katana that is currently in Shirasaya. Fittings are currently being sourced by me (tsuba, Fuchi/kashira, and menuki) and would like everything else (Tsuka, habaki, seppa, Saya) traditionally made by trusted craftsman. Id like a subtle, classic design of good quality in Tensho or Higo. If Tensho I’ll have a horn Kashira made. Ive looked in the “Commercial” section and see there are websites. I’m assuming all these websites are trusted and properly trained craftsmen? Are there other recommendations that I should reach out to? Thank you for your advice.

Thank you to all that posted. It seems someone has jumped on this blade as it’s now on hold for someone. Valuable info though, thank you.

So in most cases the lowest mekugi ana is the original? Or are there case a blade is shortened so much the original is gone?

Hi there, I’ve got a question about a wakizashi I’m very loosely considering buying. This is not a “should I buy” post but adding the link to the post will just help to answer the question. Since this wakizashi is right at the brink of being a very small katana after being cut, would I be possible it was a katana and cut? Possibly to adhere to length regulations of the time? What I mean is once a Muromachi katana and then cut to an Edo wakizashi? I’m trying to envision what it would be like before it was cut. https://www.aoijapan...olnbthk-hozon-token/

As for the size I was kind of wondering that as that’s one of the reasons I hadn’t jumped on it yet. There is this one that I very much like and if I go with this one I’d go Tensho Koshirae as I’d have to get a horn Kashira. However dont know anything about the seller or if its a decent quality Edo era Fuchi or a modern piece made to look old. https://soldiersmuse...info&products_id=450

I’ve been heavily leaning towards buying that’s set for a while as it’s simple and non descript. But so simple it has no character. But, I may go this route in the end.

There are many in that section that fit what I’m looking for however these are all brand new correct? I’m looking to have all fittings from Edo era to match the blade.

So I’ve been looking for a plain Fuchi and Kashira for a koshirae im looking to have made for a Nobuyoshi 2nd katana. I’ve been scouring the FS section here, all the recommended dealers in the FS section, and other websites I’ve found on the internet. (AoiArt, Touken Komachi, Nihonto France) but I cannot find just a simple black design. Preferably a simple carved design in it with no gold, people, animals on them. Are there any other sites people can suggest? Appreciate the help.