Kraft auctions in Indiana

[Stephen]

some real ruff nuggets in here seen at least two star stamps, a Mantetsu in Kaigunto mounts( shows mune #) other treasures? for you to dig thru, been taken for granted of late so up to you to search,

 

https://kraftauctions.hibid.com/lots/?q=sword

 

Cheers

 

[Stephen]

Think most were stored in wet basement.

Some serious restoration projects there but bids are real low so hope some are saved.

[Lareon]

yeah they've all been treated like crap but if the price is low i'll most likely grab a couple and give them some love

 

the fire damaged one hurts

[Stephen]

If i have saved at least one Gendaito or Mantetsu my work is done.

[Stephen]

Or one of ya could have bragging rights saying yeah I own a Kiyomaro....lol

[Brian]

That is a MASSIVE auction! 5700 lots. Some of the guns and knives...
Hey...I've got one of these! https://kraftauctions.hibid.com/lot/108924228/meiji-era-gassan-sadakazu-samurai-katana-sword/?cat=3183&cpage=35&q=&ref=catalog
I think someone was churning them out during wartime or just after.
Anyways, there is some nice stuff there. https://kraftauctions.hibid.com/catalog/268201/45th-anniversary-antique-and-collectible-auction---weekend--1/

[Stephen]

Didn't search guns.... jeez two HiStandard HD Military.   Heavy sigh.

[Stephen]

Anyone bidding let me know so we won't be bidding on same lot.

[rebcannonshooter]

Hey Stephen, thanks for posting this auction info. I'm bidding on lot 1436 it looks like a diamond in the rough (or more likely a diamond in the very very rough)

  Thanks again and good luck on what ever you bid on, Tom

[Stephen]

Tom you're a courageous man that's quite the project hope you win so we can see the end results.

[vajo]

Looks like every of these sword where threat with sandpaper. Sad.

[Cookie4Monstah]

Hi Stephen and others,

 

I was looking at lot #1444 but the missing tang and broken tip have me feeling a little wozzy. I'm not sure if it's worth restoring. Your thoughts would be appreciated. 

 

Best,

Khalid

[Stephen]

K hal 

 

For the current price id say its worth a shot. Kissaki can be fixed guess ill go look again for missing tang???