What Do People Think ?

[Bencld]

Hello all. I spotted this and instanntly liked it. Comes with full IJN koshirae. Nagasa 69.2 or 27.3 inches so must of been a fair original size. 

Chris D.

[Geraint]

Dear Chris,

 

Like you I think this a very nice sword..  Midare utsuri according to the oshigata.  Placing of the mei suggests suriage but well finished nakago jiri.  O-kissaki, when and where would you think this was made?

 

Enjoy!

[DirkO]

I think Aoi would have all the necessary info in their listing? 

[Bencld]

Dirk, picked it in one ! The blade is signed norinaga and aoi "believe" it to be the kaga one around 1460's, no guarantees but I do like the looks of it.

Chris D.

[Greg F]

Hello Chris,

 

Its a signed attractive sword in good condition for 500 + years old. O Kissaki looks good too. Any Koshirae pics?

Are you thinking of picking it up?

 

Greg

[Bencld]

Hello Greg. Yes I already have. Down to the waiting game now. Please see koshirae pics described as Japanese navy with an old(er) tsuba. The saya looks like lacquered timber and the ito is a little different !

[Stephen]

Well that sucks its gone from Aoi, really wanted a closer look at the koshi, neat ito. So you got it Chris?

[Greg F]

Congrats Chris, if your in Oz it shouldnt take long to get to you. Aoi were great to deal with for me and fast. Hard to get a good look at the Koshirae with those pics. I tried for a look too Stephen.

 

Greg

[drbvac]

Nice purchase - I am sure you will be more than pleased to have it in hand considering the pics