Bencld Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 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. 1 Quote
Geraint Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 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! Quote
DirkO Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 I think Aoi would have all the necessary info in their listing? Quote
Bencld Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Posted October 28, 2016 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. Quote
Greg F Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 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 Quote
Bencld Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Posted October 28, 2016 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 ! Quote
Stephen Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Well that sucks its gone from Aoi, really wanted a closer look at the koshi, neat ito. So you got it Chris? Quote
Greg F Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 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 Quote
drbvac Posted October 29, 2016 Report Posted October 29, 2016 Nice purchase - I am sure you will be more than pleased to have it in hand considering the pics Quote
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