Tempted By This Gunto

[matthew]

I'm tempted by this gunto  heres the read up

A fantastic original pre-war early 1930’s Japanese Officers sword (shingunto), Showa era gendaito (Smith hand forged blade) blade 26.5 in., shinogi-zukuri with large kissaki, notare hamon becoming suguha at the boshi, gilt copper habaki, long nakago with two mekugi ana, signed 'Minamoto Masauji Kore Saku', high quality pre- war regulation officer's mountings, the pierced tsuba and the seppa with matching assembly number 0207, tsuka secured with two mekugi, sarute formed as two clasped hands with brown and blue sword knot, regulation steel saya. Hawley notes a Masauji
working in 1931.

 

hes asking £1150 I'm very tempted but thought I would see what you guys think as I'm still a novice in this area

thanks
 

[matthew]

the blade is very good condition no nicks or flaws just a slight bit of staining on the blade edge ,and its in its original polish

[Bruce Pennington]

That's a good price. High end for an officer gunto of today's market, but I believe the market is lower than it should be. But for an ealy war, gendaito, I think that's a really good price.

[matthew]

That's a good price. High end for an officer gunto of today's market, but I believe the market is lower than it should be. But for an ealy war, gendaito, I think that's a really good price.

thanks for your reply bruce , maybe I should get it while I can

[tokashikibob]

Good deal all around!

[PNSSHOGUN]

Get it, great package at that price.

[matthew]

Thanks for all your replies and advice, I have bought it and hopefully it turn up this week