Bizen Wakizashi Shikomi-Zue

[Halsey]

Just added to my collection.

 

Translation assistance, and opinions?

 

Thank you for any input.

 

[Maurice_lmb]

hello

 

my guess Bizen kuni Sanetada 

 

Maurice

[Marius]

I hope you have not bought this on eBay from that "Japan-world-trading-assistant"?

[Jimmy R]

I saw that on eBay. Hilarious. Buy first ask questions later is not a good strategy. Books books and more books. Buy a book and (with a little imagination) you own all the swords in it.

[Jean]

Only one in Markus Sesko book, Nambokucho smith, but the signature does not match

 

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/12646-advices-for-newbies-buyers-rules-of-thumb/?hl=%2Brule+%2Bthumb&do=findComment&comment=130767

[Alex A]

Ignoring the mei.

 

Looking at the three mekugi-ana/sugata, reminded of a late Muromachi uchigatana, someone jazzing it up with a fake mei at one time maybe, dimensions/better pics would help.

 

 

Sticking my neck out here as I cant really see the blade lol, but from what I can see, it looks ok. As long as you didn't break the bank to buy it then I guess its not the end of the world. 

[Halsey]

Ignoring the mei.

 

Looking at the three mekugi-ana/sugata, reminded of a late Muromachi uchigatana, someone jazzing it up with a fake mei at one time maybe, dimensions/better pics would help.

 

 

Sticking my neck out here as I cant really see the blade lol, but from what I can see, it looks ok. As long as you didn't break the bank to buy it then I guess its not the end of the world. 

Nope didn't break the bank.

 

Got a deal way below offered price.

Actually going to use it as intended in my retirement. 

 

Thanks for the responses.

[Stephen]

Good for you, be sure to check your local concealed carry laws....

[Surfson]

No opinions about the blade, though the blades in these walking sticks are usually chosen for their shape more than historic importance.  However, I love the piece, and wouldn't mind having it to walk around the streets of Chicago at night!   These usually go for $1000 to $2000 in good shape.  If you don't mind my asking, how much did it set you back?  

[Halsey]

No opinions about the blade, though the blades in these walking sticks are usually chosen for their shape more than historic importance.  However, I love the piece, and wouldn't mind having it to walk around the streets of Chicago at night!   These usually go for $1000 to $2000 in good shape.  If you don't mind my asking, how much did it set you back?

 

 

 

$2100 including post, the koshirae was a big point for me.

Blade in excellent polish, and no nicks or bends.

 

Seen the higher quality ones at e-swords Japan run 3000-4000+.

 

Indiana laws are good on sword canes, excluding state and federal property,

Good to have with the Mall riots now becoming a common nuisance.

 

Gonna carry this one, so high collection value was not a major concern.

I was looking for a more utilitarian piece.

[Halsey]

I saw that on eBay. Hilarious. Buy first ask questions later is not a good strategy. Books books and more books. Buy a book and (with a little imagination) you own all the swords in it.

 

I purchased this as a utilitarian  piece.

Just curious about its possible lineage.

 

It won't be displayed next to my Hozon papered Yasukuni-to Gendaitos.

[Jean]

Most of Japanese sword canes have poor quality wakizashi blades. Most of the koshirae are modern. A few have katana blades, in this case some quality blades can be found. Japanese dealers have found there is a western market for such blades/koshirae surfing on Zatoichi pictures success.

[Jimmy R]

Will anyone admit to loving the Zatoichi series?

[Halsey]

Will anyone admit to loving the Zatoichi series?

Yes, and "Blind Fury" with Rutger Hauer. 

[Greg F]

Dont forget Ichi, about Zatoichi's daughter i think.

 

Greg