Muaythaimals

That’s because I have very little info on it to begin with unfortunately haha. But your info does help and I very much appreciate it.

Im thinking of selling this nihonto I recently purchased. But this is the first nihonto I’ve had experience with so I’m not sure on what a reasonable price for it would be. I put up a post some time ago on here and on reddit to get help Identifying it and some were saying it could be a late edo period nihonto. So I got ahold of Mike Yamasaki through email and sent him some more in depth photos. His words were that from the pics it appears to be a nihonto from the late 1500s which shocked me. It is mumei and he also said that he wouldn’t be able to completely identify it unless he had it in hand. That’s pretty much all the information I have on it so far. I was planning on taking it to the southern California Japanese sword society meeting next month to possibly meet Mike and get further info. But considering my current financial situation I don’t believe I have the funds to take care of and own this sword. What would some of you consider a reasonable price for this sword in its current condition? I most likely will be making follow up sale post for it soon. Any input helps. Thank you

Hello hope everyone is well. A little update on this sword. I spoke with Mike Yamasaki through email and he says from the pics it appears to be from the 1500s which definitely shocked me. Unfortunately I do not have the funds to take care of and own this sword. So I will most likely be selling it. Can anyone here give me a ballpark estimate on how much I could sell this nihonto in its current condition? Any input helps. Thank you

I see thank you for that I would not have known the difference. Ill start looking into somw tsubaki oil. I do in the future want to send it to someone to have it polished. Any recommendations for a good polisher. Preferably in the US?

Thank you for that. I was thinking of just purchasing an entire kit from amazon. What is the difference between the tsubaki oil and choji oil?

Thank you very much! I asked a few buddies of mine and they were saying the same thing. This was an offerup purchase for $80!! I guess the guy didn’t know what he had.

Hello. I am new to this site but I am seeking some info on a recent purchase of a katana I believe is a nihonto. The nakago is not signed which I know doesn’t help at all. But I know not all nihonto were signed. I have good feelings about it. I’ll attach some photos and possibly a video. If anyone can help me determine its age/worth and origin that would be fantastic. Thank you.