FS: Antique Japanese Katana sword

[equ]

Up for your consideration is a Katana Japanese antique Long 71.2cm sword in excellent condition, no damage to it's original state.

More details about this exceptional piece:

 

Swordsmith: Soshu ju Masahiro (Masahiro lived Soshu), Cutting Edge Length: 71.2cm (28.03in)

Age: Muromachi period, Primary Material: Tamahagane, Sword Full length:    91.3cm (35.94in).

Saki-haba: 2.8cm (1.1in), Saki-gasane: 0.8cm (0.31in), Moto-haba: 3.1cm (1.22in).

Moto-gasane: 0.8cm (0.31in), Jigane: Itame, Hamon: Gunome-choji, Sori curve: 1.4cm (0.55in)

Koshirae length: 107cm (42.13in), Shirasaya length: 100.3,

 

The blade is unconditionally guaranteed to not have any fatal flaws and/or hagire. 

 

Asking Price: USD$6800

 

If you are interested kindly send me a message,
keyh503 at gmail dot com

 

Thanks for looking...!!!!

[Katsujinken]

If you want to sell it here you will need more photos, with more detail, including of the nakago. 

[Shugyosha]

Does the blade have authentication papers?

[equ]

Thanks for the information.

 

More details about the sword:

 

It Comes with the Katana, Koshirae, Sword bag, Blade is unaltered with it's original length. 

Authentic Japanese designed, superlative materials made, faithfully crafted and Fully Sharpened Blade.

 

Many of the existing Masahiro swords were made in the late Muromachi period, and the charm of the Soshu-den tradition is fading.

 

Along with Sadamune and Hiromitsu, Masahiro is a representative of Soshu smiths, and was a prominent family from the Nanbokucho period to the late Muromachi period.

 

The polish is in good condition, the blade is overall healthy with no fatal flaws.

 

More pictures of the sword,

[Ken-Hawaii]

Herman, John has asked if the blade has been authenticated by NBTHK or NTHK. If not, then you're guessing on the details.

[ROKUJURO]

Herman,

I read in your post:
 

 Saki-gasane: 0.8 cm (0.31in).....Moto-gasane: 0.8 cm (0.31in)....

 

Is that true? These are unusual dimensions, I think. And this

Authentic Japanese designed, superlative materials made, faithfully crafted and fully sharpened blade.....

reads as if you were selling a SHINKEN!?

[ckaiserca]

So this seller is located in the USA, but the sword seems to still be in Japan. That looks like its torokusho wrapped around the shirasaya.

[Julian]

8 hours ago, ckaiserca said:

So this seller is located in the USA, but the sword seems to still be in Japan. That looks like its torokusho wrapped around the shirasaya.

picture are from (japaneseswordgallery) ebayer you must avoid 

[ckaiserca]

15 hours ago, Julian said:

[snip] ebayer you must avoid 

Aside from his prices seeming to be extraordinarily high, are there other reasons this seller is to be avoided? 

[Julian]

1 hour ago, ckaiserca said:

Aside from his prices seeming to be extraordinarily high, are there other reasons this seller is to be avoided? 

 

Here a link about this seller 

Always high price (lot gimei or in bad sheap) and seem he dont have a real shop.but post nihonto stuff from other seller in Japan. Be careful 

 

 

[MHC]

Hummm...everything about this sword reeks of modern, made to look older, absolutely nothing looks right to me...run forest run.

 

Hey, but what do I know I'm just a rookie viewing from the gallery.....

 

Mark

[DaveFarr]

No response from the seller? Not serious?

If there is doubt thrown out there- $6k is a bit of a risk.

Thanks guys. Keep this site safe for the rest of us.

[Edward Mahle]

I think it's gorgeous, love the Koshirae price is high but I've noticed people seem to get angry when a Nihonto makes its way on this site that's over priced but it's something they definitely want.

[Rivkin]

I don't know about the policy - do we discuss things here? The nakago color is extremely uniform, the writing is not in Muromachi style.

[Shugyosha]

4 hours ago, Edward Mahle said:

I think it's gorgeous, love the Koshirae price is high but I've noticed people seem to get angry when a Nihonto makes its way on this site that's over priced but it's something they definitely want.

 

Edward,

 

That the owner has not responded to some reasonable questions suggests that it may not be a legitimate sale and the reason such questions get asked is so that people like you don't blow their wad on dodgy items. Be grateful.

 

Also, It's probably not overpriced if it's genuine and may even be a bargain at that price, but the owner hasn't addressed that question of authenticity and the price is perhaps set to tempt the unwary or speculative.

 

Mods - as Kirill says I'm not sure if this oversteps the mark about commenting on sales; please amend or delete if necessary.

[Edward Mahle]

6 hours ago, Shugyosha said:

 

Edward,

 

That the owner has not responded to some reasonable questions suggests that it may not be a legitimate sale and the reason such questions get asked is so that people like you don't blow their wad on dodgy items. Be grateful.

 

Also, It's probably not overpriced if it's genuine and may even be a bargain at that price, but the owner hasn't addressed that question of authenticity and the price is perhaps set to tempt the unwary or speculative.

 

Mods - as Kirill says I'm not sure if this oversteps the mark about commenting on sales; please amend or delete if necessary.

Just thought it was a interesting Nihonto with a outrageous price tag and saw a few salty comment's. Didn't disagree in the end because you guys are just trying to keep people safe.

[DaveFarr]

Maybe different vibe if the op was more engaged.

[Moley]

7 hours ago, Shugyosha said:

 

Edward,

 

That the owner has not responded to some reasonable questions suggests that it may not be a legitimate sale and the reason such questions get asked is so that people like you don't blow their wad on dodgy items. Be grateful.

 

Also, It's probably not overpriced if it's genuine and may even be a bargain at that price, but the owner hasn't addressed that question of authenticity and the price is perhaps set to tempt the unwary or speculative.

 

Mods - as Kirill says I'm not sure if this oversteps the mark about commenting on sales; please amend or delete if necessary.

I know the rules and so it should be in normal situations, But in this case I agree with John J . A new seller appears with few previous posts. NMB has an impeccable reputation for quality, honesty and sharing knowledge. People feel safe buying from sellers here. This reputation has to be defended.

[DaveFarr]

Absolutely true, prime reason why I come here- and when I have the budget will likely buy here- not knowledgeable enough to snag a deal on ebay so I will pay more but have faith in this site.