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I have no intention of bidding on this item, however I saw it and was wondering what the distinguised gentlemen of this forum think of it. I am a bit perplexed as to how the blade faired so badly and the koshirae did not. The listing has several things that would make me hesitant to deal with this seller. I am hoping to learn from your input. Here is the item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Japanese-Wakizashi-Sword_W0QQitemZ150276267750QQihZ005QQcategoryZ73466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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I have no intention of bidding on it as well, but as far as the koshirae being in better shape that the blade, it is a easy question to answer, most swords are not found it there original koshires by far.

 

James

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This blade looks to have spent time stored under damp and humid conditions, a wet basement, leaky attic, or damp and humid garage perhaps, where it doesn't take long for corrosion to take a toll. Fittings are often made of soft metals, copper, silver, gold, etc., where corrosion is less of an issue.

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Weren't the Ichimonji famous for their 18" wakizashi?

Grey (tongue firmly in cheek)

:lol:

 

Also, a straight single line must be one of the easiest mei to fake..and yet they still managed to make it look hesitant, uneven and wrong ;)

 

Brian

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