WTB my first Nihonto Wakizashi

[over8ted]

Hello everyone, 

I'll start by saying I'm but a humble novice and a collector at heart. I've been collecting for a couple of years and decided to step into the next realm to buy my first Nihonto. I'm looking for a traditional piece to admire and learn more about. Below I've outlined what I'm trying to find, and I'd like to see what's available before making a purchase since this is my first Nihonto. I would prefer something in the US as I don't want to deal with the import process. I'm in Texas with shipping zip 78754.
 

Budget: Around $2,000 USD, under budget is great as well.

Condition: No restoration needed - I would like one that is in nice condition with both (Koshirae and Shirasaya if possible, if not then just Koshirae) with a nice looking blade, kozuka a must (kogai a bonus), fittings, wrap, hamon, etc. 

Signature: Highly Preferred but not necessary

Period: Edo, Muromashi, or open to others as well.

Length: I would like one around 20 inches, larger is better. 

Fittings: Traditional. 

Paperwork: Would like a papered blade, NBTHK. 

 

Please let me know what you have.

[David Flynn]

I would like to win the Lottery!.   Sorry for being sarcastic.  But I think you may be a bit optimistic with your price. But, you never know.

[ChrisW]

Polished, papers, and koshirae/shirasaya? I believe you're correct David.

I would say you could get one, maybe two with that price range reliably.

[over8ted]

Maybe I should have worded my post in more detail. What I listed out was things I would "like" not necessarily a requirement. I wanted to see what's available in my price range so I am open to what's available. Thanks for the warm welcome, David....I hope you win the lottery. 

[Seth]

I know your heart was set on full koshirae but that will be a tall order. Fittings alone could cost half or 2/3 of your budget.

 

I don't know what you are into or if you have even figured that out yet. Did you see the blade below? If I hadn't just bought a blade I would have jumped on it already. Wouldn't be going wrong with it that's for sure, it is a beautiful blade.

 

 

[over8ted]

11 minutes ago, Seth said:

I know your heart was set on full koshirae but that will be a tall order. Fittings alone could cost half or 2/3 of your budget.

 

I don't know what you are into or if you have even figured that out yet. Did you see the blade below? If I hadn't just bought a blade I would have jumped on it already. Wouldn't be going wrong with it that's for sure, it is a beautiful blade.

 

 

Hey Seth, I actually went through the for sale section quite a bit and saw this blade, it is very beautiful. My post was a nice to have, and not a must have. Thanks for sending the link!

[swordnoob]

Maybe something like this https://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-mumeishinshin-to-kaifu? It is slightly over 2k tho, and that's before shipping. One big caveat is that it doesn't have a kozuka which you consider a must but does have koshirae and shirasaya...

[over8ted]

5 minutes ago, swordnoob said:

Maybe something like this https://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-mumeishinshin-to-kaifu? It is slightly over your budget tho, and that's before shipping

This is actually great, thank you for sending this my way! 

[swordnoob]

3 minutes ago, over8ted said:

This is actually great, thank you for sending this my way! 

I edited my msg right after you replied. It doesn't have a kozuka

[over8ted]

I think with everything else it has to offer it's a great option. I would edit my original post but it seems I cannot.