Logan09 Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 eBay item 323844691343. I'll admit I have never seen a Chinese copy with leather scabbard and tsuka cover but check out that Damascus blade and numbered habaki. It sold right away. I think someone is in for an unpleasant surprise. Quote
ChrisW Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Oof. Probably someone really wanting to get into Nihonto/IJA collecting. We may see it turn up on here in a few days being asked about by the new owner. 1 Quote
Logan09 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Report Posted June 26, 2019 The itomaki is a clue...It's actually the first thing I look for. As soon as I see the Ito going the same direction I back out. Also, always buy the item not the story(or however it goes) Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Good catch Logan! A close look at the fuchi also shows they are improving on the blossom and leaf pattern, but still not there yet (fortunately). Quote
Shamsy Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Quality will always improve, until the originals are nearly indistinguishable from the copies. But any collector of German militaria has been painfully aware of this for decades. 1 Quote
16k Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Not to hijack the thread, but after this post, yesterday, I went on eBay to give a look at NCO swords as I plan, in the future, to purchase one. Gotta say I was extremely surprised at the very high prices they go for. Same as gendaito when only machine made. How do you guys understand this? Quote
SAS Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 A sucker born every minute, and creeps who want to capitalize on that. Quote
Shamsy Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Not to hijack the thread, but after this post, yesterday, I went on eBay to give a look at NCO swords as I plan, in the future, to purchase one. Gotta say I was extremely surprised at the very high prices they go for. Same as gendaito when only machine made. How do you guys understand this? I think there are probably three reasons why, though it's just my opinion: 1) They are very collectable and easier to identify originals than other swords 2) The is huge increase in knowledge available to collectors of these swords in the last few years, due to dedicated efforts of people like Nick 3) The big one: there is an end. You could have millions of dollars and spend a lifetime and you'll never have a 'complete' collection of officer swords. However, there are 8 patterns of 95s. Easily achieved. Then, if desired, you can expand that collection by any number of factors. Arsenal, variations, stamps... Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 It can't be due to rarity, as there doesn't seem to be an end to the 95s available on the market. I'd lean to Steve's angle. As a beginner, the 95s are easier to become knowledgeable about - less tech vocabulary to learn, no smith history, less complexity in art, etc. For a WWII fan they are just as "important" as officer gunto and easier to learn, so maybe the higher prices simply mean there an increasing number of rookie WWII collectors entering the market. {on a personal note, half of my collection of 16 gunto are 95s, but that should make them only equal in price, vs the trend in the market for higher prices} Quote
Stephen Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 working link https://www.ebay.com/itm/254276955172?ViewItem=&item=254276955172 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Until that cover came off I thought it was looking good, clearly chinese but one of the better ones leather wise. Quote
vajo Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Its a junk sword but i guess it has some years. The leather looks very good altered. Quote
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