Death-Ace Posted October 12, 2017 Report Posted October 12, 2017 Even though I just posted this blade, unfortunately I just ran into some troubles tonight (car wise) and figure I need the cash quick before I leave my current duty station. A bit embarrassing, but has to be done, especially with another sword in polish. This blade appears to be a very old boys day sword, emulating a tachi or wakizashi. Measurements: Nagasa: 17 1/2" Nakago: 5" ( Motohaba: 3/8" Kissaki Width: 3/4" Width: 15/16" (Will take more detailed measurements aa I forgot a few!) Shape: Shinogi Zukuri Sori: Koshi-Sori Mune: Iori Mune Nakago: O-suriage; Furisode Gata (?), two mekugi-ana Mei: Mumei It appears that the hamon is a suguha/midare with sunagashi leading up to choji and into the boshi which is wide with much hakikake. Will take a better photo tomorrow! The hada is masame with what appears to be itame mixed. As can be seen, there are a few delamination and ware/loose grain. There is also a very minute amount of rust that has been stabilized, but also, the hadori on the omote almost appears a bit muddy, and I can barely see any details without good lighting. Still, when held in the proper light, a good great amount of detail is seen and is truly a beauty to hold. The mounts are nice and decent and appear to have been done in the recent past! Unfortunately it appears the slot for he kozuka is slightly damaged as well as the Kurigata. The tsuba is a nice open work design but appears have been overcleaned from a decent amount of rust but is still presentable! Will add more pics soon. Asking what I have in it at 900 including shipping for a nice in polish mounted blade with a sword bag! Discussion and full set of photos here: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/23768-fukuoka-ichimonji-wakizashi/?p=240769&do=findComment&comment=240769%22%5D Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 12, 2017 Author Report Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for the comments, guys! I definitely have had some good luck, but a lot of bad as well this year. Wish I could keep it, but things happen. Crossing fingers, I hope the car issue is the last of it of this stream of bad juju. Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Posted October 15, 2017 Btt (same rules, but forgot to add: the free shipping is in North America, but am still happy to ship OCONUS) Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Posted October 16, 2017 One last reduction to 750 Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Posted October 17, 2017 Time to try again! Price reduced to 700! Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Posted October 18, 2017 Reduced to 650. Good deal for a polished and mounted older blade. Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Posted October 23, 2017 Gunna lose a lot but has to be done! Reduced to 550 Quote
GrantK Posted October 24, 2017 Report Posted October 24, 2017 Hey L, Sent you a message! Best, Grant 1 Quote
Death-Ace Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Posted October 24, 2017 The wakizashi is sold! Thank you, Grant! 1 Quote
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