over8ted Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flynn Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over8ted Posted September 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over8ted Posted September 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordnoob Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over8ted Posted September 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordnoob Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over8ted Posted September 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.