Can anyone tell me what my 2 WW2 Swords are worth plz? TY

[specialkg18]

Hello I'm a newbie to this all and I was left 2 swords from my grandfather. I posted on another forum to get some information on them and was able to get some good information because the Nihonto community is very nice and knowledgeable. So now I am wondering if anyone could possibly tell me what these swords could be worth or any other information you might know about these swords? Thank you

 

 

The first sword has no markings on the tang but each fitting has matching numbers including the lock button. I was only able to post so many pictures due to limits so I was able to show atleast 2 fittings marked. Thank you

 

 

Kyle W (edited to add signature sorry lol)

[specialkg18]

This is the second sword. And with permission from John Stuart I have included that he was able to identify this is in sosho and the swords maker as "Yakumo Amatsu Masakiyo saku". Thank you John. Also any other information from anyone or estimated values is completely appreciated. Thank you everyone

 

 

 

Kyle W

[Stephen]

Kyle

 

id post more pix of the blades, fittings and numbers bring little in finding out what they be worth, first blade looks Shinto, id show as much activty as possible...like the mei on the Navy sword.

[Stephen]

searching the latter smith brings up alot on Masakiyo...intersting. been talked about before, if Chris B says good smith id go with that.

 

http://www.google.com/search?q=Yakumo+A ... 1I7GPEA_en

[Stephen]

in Navy mounts like yours, priced at 480.000 yen

 

http://www.sanmei.com/contents/media/A6 ... _PUP_E.htm

 

 

that is with blade in top condition, your needs a closer look as it looks rusted and stained, even from the one pix maybe something cut in ones back yard, close ups woud tell.

[cabowen]

Are you looking for a valuation to sell them, for insurance, or ?

[Dr Fox]

Just this week, I was shown another sword with that exact mon badge in silver. Would that be arrows or feathers, and whose is it pl.

 

Denis.

[Lance]

Looks like Maruni chigai takanoha (crossed hawk feathers) below is a quick link I found with more info,:

http://tenryuenglish.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/kamon/

 

A notable user of this mon was Asano Naganori, the main figure in the story of the 47 ronin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asano_Naganori

 

Idon't think it would be possible to link the mon on any swords to a specific family due to the adoption of Kamon by non-samurai families during the Meiji period (I think, might be earlier)

 

Regards,

Lance

[mdiddy]

Would that be arrows or feathers, and whose is it pl.

 

Takanoha mon - my favorite. According to google the Kubo family used it. Probably by late Edo period everybody used it.

 

So now I am wondering if anyone could possibly tell me what these swords could be worth or any other information you might know about these swords?

 

To the OP: they are nice swords for military mounts, better than the average. Keep them oiled to prevent rust and search the forum for more tips on proper care and maintenance. Close-up pictures of each of the blades could help with evaluating them.

[george trotter]

Sosho script is hard to read for sure,

but maybe the inscription next to the date says: Tame (ni) Kinoshita Shi (For Mr Kinoshita)?

Maybe Morita san can confirm or correct...

regards,

[cabowen]

George is correct...The sword is dated Feb., 1944 to the left, and Tame Kinoshita shi (made for Mr. Kinoshita) to the right.

[specialkg18]

Wow guys you are all so knowledgeable and very quick with your responses which I greatly appreciate. And yes Chris I was thinking about selling the 2 swords. Me and my mother sat down last night and decided that because of the our monitary situation and all the interest in these swords that she wants to unfortunately part with these swords. So I'm asking you guys what you think the best way for me to sell these swords would be. Thank you

 

 

 

 

Kyle

[J Reid]

I'm sure if you post them in the for sale section here you'll find a buyer or 2.. These are both nice finds.. I'd like to see more pictures of the older blade to see if its needs/worth restoration.

 

Also.. From what I see I would say that the first blade could fetch $1500-$2000 as is and the gendaito $2000-$2500 as is.. Prices could fluctuate based on further analysis of condition. IMO

[Stephen]

Think Josh is looking at top end and if activity in blades warrent such a price, as he states better close ups of the blades faults will tell, like rust, pitting, nics in he ha, ect.

[specialkg18]

Masakiyo

 

 

 

 

Kyle

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: I used a different camera with more megapixels so they had to be cropped a little bit and the file sizes seem to be much larger than the other pictures. I apologize

[specialkg18]

Gendaito

 

 

 

 

Kyle

[Dr Fox]

Thank you, Lance and Matt. Another corner dusted off.

 

Regards Denis.

[cabowen]

Typical work of Amazu Masakiyo.