Ray Singer Posted January 4, 2016 Report Posted January 4, 2016 Hi all, I received three very nice gendaito for consignment this evening. Please see below for details. Best regards, Ray 1. Hizen (no) Kuni Masatsugu Kitaeru no Showa Ju Kyu Nen Roku gatsu Kichi Jitsu (Star stamp) This sword is by the RJT smith Taguchi Masatsugu. Nagasa is 67.5cm. Hamon is Ko-choji. $2,400 (plus shipping and PayPal fees) Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Posted January 4, 2016 2. Sukehiro Saku (Star stamp) Koki Ni Sen Roppyaku San Nen Sho Gatsu Katana by Tomita Sukehiro of the Kato family. Flawless with a wide, powerful sugata. 63cm, 3.3cm Motohaba, 7mm kasane - $2,750 (plus shipping and PayPal fees) Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Posted January 4, 2016 3. Iijima Masayuki Nagasa 67.7cm with graceful shape and ko-kissaki. In naval gunto koshirae. Out of polish with some pitting. - $1,800 (plus shipping and PayPal fees) Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Posted January 5, 2016 I have added better photos of the Tomita Sukehiro and Taguchi Masatsugu this evening. Best regards, Ray Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted January 5, 2016 Report Posted January 5, 2016 The Sukehiro has some real potential. A very good smith that - IMO - doesn't get nearly enough attention. The Masatsugu and Masayuki are nice as well. Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks Joe. This is my first encounter with this smith. I recall that Chris Bowen had one for sale but I unfortunately never studied the sword in hand. If this is a typical example of his work, Sukehiro was a very talented smith. Best, Ray Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 Agreed - this is typical of what I have seen and should go at that price - any gendaito collectors should take a hard look at this one! Quote
Daniel Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Ray Nice swords! Just like Joe I think especially the Sukehiro has potential. Out of curiousity, are the Masatsugu and Sukehiro blades "only" or do they come in mountings or Shirasaya. Nevertheless great swords. Some really good Gendaito lately. Good luck with the sales. Kind Regards Daniel 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks Daniel! Both the Masatsugu and Sukehiro are in shirasaya. The Sukehiro additionally has a gunto koshirae which I have not yet photographed. The owner just located the gunto koshirae today, so I hope to at least have photos ready this evening. Best regards, Ray Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 I know the market is slower nowadays, but I am really surprised that Sukehiro isn't gone. If I weren't in a selling mode, I'd snap it up in a heartbeat... Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Posted January 7, 2016 I just received photos of the Sukehiro gunto koshirae from the owner. I did not take these pictures myself (unlike those for the blade) however I am told that the koshirae is in perfect condition with no chips or issues at all. Joe, I don't want to overtalk a sword I am selling but whoever buys the Sukehiro is going to be ecstatic. The sugata is fantastic. Broad mihaba, large kissaki, just a wide and powerful shape. If it was financially feasible, I would be buying it for myself. Best, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Posted January 9, 2016 I received the koshirae today and it is a nice type 3, however there are some losses to the lacquer and a crack I want to point out. Please see below for detailed photos of the Tomita Sukehiro koshirae. Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Posted January 12, 2016 The Sukehiro has sold offline. Thanks everyone who expressed an interest in this sword. The Masayuki and Masatsugu are still available. Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Posted February 3, 2016 Bump. The Masayuki and Masatsugu are still available. The Masatsugu is a beautiful, flawless sword. Anyone interested, please email raymondsinger@gmail.com. Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Posted February 22, 2016 I will let this listing go for a couple of days and then will be returning these pieces to the owner. If anyone has an interest, please email raymondsinger@gmail.com. Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Posted May 9, 2016 Will be withdrawn at the end of this week. Anyone interested, please email raymondsinger@gmail.com. Best regards, Ray Quote
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