Ray Singer Posted July 28, 2016 Report Posted July 28, 2016 This is an interesting and flawless Bizen blade. While the complete mei is not intact, the remaining characters that can be read clearly are BI___ OSAFUNE _____. The sword has a feeling of Shinto Bizen. On the opposite side of the nakago there is a second inscription which may be an owner's name: Sadaharu Rokuyoshi. The hamon is choji gonome-ba in bright nioi. There do not appear to be any issues which present a problem for restoration. The saya is done in 'deer hair' lacquer with a few losses. The tsunoguchi and kojiri need to be added. The habaki is copper. $650 (plus shipping & PayPal). Any questions, please email raymondsinger@gmail.com. Quote
AndyMcK Posted July 28, 2016 Report Posted July 28, 2016 Hello Ray! Very decent price for a blade, any measurements at hand? Antti Quote
Ray Singer Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Posted July 28, 2016 Hi Andy, I believe it is 40cm in length but will confirm all the dimensions in the morning.Best regards,Ray Quote
Taz575 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 Does it have any tsuka or or just the blade, habaki and saya? Quote
Ray Singer Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Posted July 29, 2016 Nagasa is 41.7cm. Motohaba is 27mm. This is just blade, habaki and saya. Best regards, Ray Quote
AndyMcK Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 Thank you Ray! How about the gasane? Antti Quote
Ray Singer Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Posted July 29, 2016 Kasane is 6mm. Best regards, Ray Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 Bump. Pictures are poor, but this is a nice sword. Beautiful hamon, interesting mei, no kizu. Best regards, Ray Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 Wow. I would've thought this would have gone long ago. A good price that accommodates a polish and not giving away the house. Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 Frankly I am surprised as well. Unlike the detritus I see selling on eBay for much more, this one is healthy and appears to be eminently restorable, or could be enjoyed in its current condition if someone were not able to restore right away. Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 Agreed. Weird market these days! Quote
Taz575 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 Aw hell, I'm a sucker for a choji hamon. I'll take it,I will email you this evening when I get home from my work retreat. 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Posted August 3, 2016 Thank you, I will look out for your email. This piece is now on hold. Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Posted August 9, 2016 Sold and donation placed to the NMB. Thank you Tim. Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
Brian Posted August 10, 2016 Report Posted August 10, 2016 And thank you Ray...greatly appreciated. They have been scarce lately. 1 Quote
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