Enrique S Posted March 26, 2022 Report Posted March 26, 2022 hello everyone, this is the first time I participate in the forum but I follow the topics with interest and trying to learn. I would like your expert opinion about this katana that sell together with the katanakake and that it would be my first purchase. I have not seen it in person and these are all the photos i have. Indicates edo period XVIII century Thanks a lot Quote
Gakusee Posted March 27, 2022 Report Posted March 27, 2022 Looking at that hamon, Shinshinto is plausible. Torizori sugata with not too deep sori is consistent with the period. You should ask for closeups of the hada, nakago, boshi and photos of the certificate. 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted March 27, 2022 Report Posted March 27, 2022 You might ask to buy the blade separate from the katanakake, as that doesn't add to the blade's value. And Mike's right that you should get photos of the entire bare blad, nakago, & boshi as a minimum. The origami (certificate) should exactly match the nakago, & it would help to know the translation of the tosho. Clear closeup shots of the hada will show the overall condition. Bienvenidos! 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 27, 2022 Report Posted March 27, 2022 It is certainly a good looking sword and Koshirae, with a nice antique Kake for the full effect. The main question is how much the seller is asking for it all. Quote
Brian Posted March 27, 2022 Report Posted March 27, 2022 Looks like a nice package, decent quality with no red flag so far. As mentioned, depends on price and how much you are willing to pay. Get a guarantee from the seller that there are no fatal flaws. Quote
Enrique S Posted March 27, 2022 Author Report Posted March 27, 2022 At least out of my possibilities. 6000 euros katanakake and katana. On an internet page I had seen 1800 euros but it was just the katanakake . once cleared with the seller, in other site he has the same katana with more description and pictures This is the link if you want to see it in detail https://www.todocoleccion.net/militaria-armas-blancas/katana-japonesa-edo-koshirae-shirasaya-katanakake-edo~x317930523 thanks for your opinions Quote
Baba Yaga Posted March 28, 2022 Report Posted March 28, 2022 A NMB Seller that you may have a look at. 1 Quote
waljamada Posted March 28, 2022 Report Posted March 28, 2022 A wiser soul than I may be able to tell more about the blade via it's hozon papers. Also tsuba is cool. Quote
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