Another Kogarasu-maru in WWII Mounts?

[James]

This looks suspiciously close to the one bought by Max a few months ago...

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=014

[Stephen]

new blade(repo) with old mounts...is this the same guy?

[James]

I feel sorry for the person who is going to win it (again).

Here's the link to the original listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... :IT&ih=016

 

Looks to be the same one just in this new listing the leather cover on the saya has been removed.

[Jacques D.]

Hi,

 

This kind of gunto is far from being exceptional:

 

http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~t-ohmura/gunto_112.htm

[Stephen]

more likly its one of these ment to decive?

 

http://www.swordsoftheeast.com/index.as ... ProdID=145

[Brian]

Indeed, as Stephen said. There seems to be a fraudulent element that has realised it you take a cheap Chinese fake, grind the nakago until it press fits into Gunto mounts, and then list it on eBay as someone who knows nothing (with a "bid is final disclaimer") then you might just get everyone thinking they found a sleeper.

Not saying this one is such a case, but please be careful. They are out there.

If you are intererested, insist on nakago shots. And don't be fooled by new sellers who take bad photos. Sometimes they know exactly what they have.

As I said..maybe this one is legit, but do check it out first and don't jump into a feeding frenzy.

 

Brian

[James]

I messaged the seller about the nakago and he replied:

 

The peg that holds the handle on is glued so I can not remove it.

 

Sorry

 

I think that pretty much puts this one to rest.

[Stephen]

James

 

how did the one you bought on ebay turn out, it was in police or parade mounts.

[Brian]

I saw it back for sale on eBay a few days ago, so I assume not all that well :lol:

 

Brian

[James]

I saw it back for sale on eBay a few days ago, so I assume not all that well :lol:

 

Brian

 

That's right, but it sold at a profit so I'm not complaining :D

 

Couldn't detect a temperline / hada, so figured it wasn't worth my time.

I'd post a photo of the tang but it'll probably hurt your eyes.

[Stephen]

PM me it if you like (or show in original thread) as i had that on bids to watch and if id been at home id have won.

back to current bidding on the kogarasu...bids now up to where it might sting the wallet. what a crook

[Brian]

Hey, it's not proven yet that this is a forgery. Likely..but not proven. I suggest someone ask for the back of the tsuka..the original one seemed to have a mon or a removed mon?

Might be another one that has been built up.

Anyways..I certainly won't be taking a chance on it, but no proof for sure.

 

Brian

[Grey Doffin]

I just emailed the buyer and told him to be careful.

Grey

[Brian]

Well done Grey, was going to do it myself.

Frankly, when you hear those silly stories of "unable to take more pics because I am traveling and the sword is with me" you just have to wonder

 

Brian

[Stephen]

seen it closed at 2600! ouch! i had not seen the new pix, looks like new ito and new dark patina on the fittings, no hamon blade. doubt hell get his money back.