Jean Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 My Dear Friends, It is time for me to part with most part of my collection. All swords are sold 10% under their purchase price. I shall keep only two swords: my Juyo Ryokai and my Kamakura Yamato Sukemitsu tanto. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/17414-achieved-collection-gokaden/page-1 First one : it will be my Oei Bizen TH ubu Yasumitsu (machi Okuri by 1,5cm) http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/6866-santa-claus-was-late/page-1 Price is 15 000€ + shipping + paypal fees 11 Quote
Shugyosha Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 That's a lovely blade Jean. If I were a richer man I'd be in like Flint. Hope the sale goes well. Best, John Quote
Brian Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 Wow..that is a big move Jean. I wish you well with it. Can't be easy.You know to drop me a line if you ever want a new home for the pill-lock gun Quote
Bazza Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 That's a lovely blade Jean. If I were a richer man I'd be in like Flint. Hope the sale goes well. Best, John Hi John and all, > I'd be in like Flint. I believe the man mentioned should be Flynn, Errol Flynn... BaZZa. 2 Quote
vajo Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 Jean i have a lot of respect for such a collection. All the best for your sell. Its such a great blade! 1 Quote
Hoshi Posted January 4, 2019 Report Posted January 4, 2019 This is fine blade by an excellent smith. Such opportunities are few and far between. 1 Quote
Jean Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Posted January 4, 2019 For the time being it is on hold. But you are right, Chris, I have not seen on the market a Yasumitsu ubu tachi for ages, all are more or less suriage. The hada is stunning, and the ko-kissaki is lovely., strong fumbari 1 Quote
TheGermanBastard Posted January 5, 2019 Report Posted January 5, 2019 This is a truely magnificient sword 2 Quote
Stephen Posted January 5, 2019 Report Posted January 5, 2019 NMB Reigns Supreme where else can you find top-line Koto top of the line Gendaito for sale! 1 Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted January 5, 2019 Report Posted January 5, 2019 Wonderful, Wonderful, good fortune for one astute collector! A stunning blade in a rare state of preservation. Cheers, -S- 3 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 5, 2019 Report Posted January 5, 2019 Someone will have a beautiful sword in their collection now. I hope these are not parting ways with you under any unfortunate circumstances, Jean. 3 Quote
Jean Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Posted February 18, 2019 Bump Time payment available. It is an exceptional blade ubu and as brand new with bo utsuri. Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 Very surprised to see this great opportunity still unclaimed, this is a rare and wonderful value. -S- 1 Quote
BIG Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 So if someone will start a collection, or someone will restart a new collection there is the sword. No dealer provisions, a sensei on your side, to quide and advise you. You will collect the Japanese way.. And if it happens in Europe, sure that Jean will be also happy to visit his former sword and broke a bottle with the new owner. I did it exact the same way and I could not be more happy.. Best 2 Quote
TheGermanBastard Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 This is a truely nice and good sword. 1 Quote
Stephen Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 How about a raffle? $1000 a chance mim 16 entry's to valid. Ok not a good idea Jean will make sure it finds a good care taker...not by chance self polisher! Quote
Suppaman Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 these are great deal. hope the best for you jean! 1 Quote
Jean Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Posted March 27, 2019 Bump. Remember a generous donation to the Board is at stake:) Time payment available of course. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 On Sunday we had a chance to handle and admire a Yasumitsu tachi for our local NBTHK kantei in Osafune, @#1 on the table, but I doubt that it was ubu.. Quote
Bazza Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 Hello Ed and all, now this has raised its head again I must insist that "In Like Flynn" is the ridgy didg original expression.and not "In Like Flint". It is true that both are real, but gentlemen all, let me draw your attention to MY intended meaning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_like_Flynn Indeed, if one googles "in like flynn" one can see there is another whole genre around Errol Flynn. CONCLUSION: Ed is right and I am right - choose your "in"... BaZZa. 2 Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Absurd no one has bought this sword as yet. 1 Quote
Hoshi Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 To memory, this is the most desirable sword I've seen offered on this board. Signed Bizen Kodachi from a Jo-Jo saku maker, during a period for which it is hard to get Jo-Jo Saku as you get to compete with top Koto. Throwback shape with ko-kissaki gives you the elegance of olden times. Taken together, my view is that the ownership tax on this sword is low (you can sell close to what you paid) and the emotional dividends of ownership are high (it has the attributes of a valued blade). It's rare to see a sword like this circulating in the west. We are inundated by 'freak circus' blades and when a blade not only stands apart but shines like this one it deserves to be highlighted. 4 Quote
Mark S. Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Says the rich man. "YOU can be a millionaire... FIRST... get a million dollars... THEN..." - Steve Martin Quote
Jean Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Posted April 13, 2019 Just to compare the prices: https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-yasumitsu/ 4 Quote
raynor Posted April 13, 2019 Report Posted April 13, 2019 I knew this was a bad time to rework the holiday house. Amazing blade offered here! edit I believe Aoi art says it best: (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)This sword belongs to Yasumitsu ranking. 7 Quote
Blazeaglory Posted April 19, 2019 Report Posted April 19, 2019 I knew this was a bad time to rework the holiday house. Amazing blade offered here! edit I believe Aoi art says it best: When a sword is just too good and wont fit in the traditional rankings.... :laughing: 2 Quote
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