Chriso Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 Hi all. unfortunately i have a need to sell off my small collection of swords which I am finding it difficult to pass on to the family. I am in Canberra and would be happy to discuss a sale to anyone able to visit me. Chris 1: Wakizashi. (Papered) Soshu Ju Tsunahiro 10th Masahide. 2: Katana. (named and Papered) Inaba Toshizane. Hawleys 35 points Ref TOS 354, Connoisseurs Book P295 Minryusho Toshizane. 3: Shin Gunto in Army Koshirae, (named) Jima KaneNori 4: Shin Gunto in Civilian Koshirae (named) Fujiwara Kaneshige, Includes hot stamp signifying I believe, made in the traditional method. 5: Tanto. no name may have been made up from a broken Katana (very Pretty) including Japanese Kanji on blade. 6: Knife. short including dragon on blade, in civilian Koshirae. lead to believe it may have been a wedding present. Cheers Chris 2 Quote
lonely panet Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 hi chris, photos will always help you fetch the highest prices. the US conversion rate is very attractive for sales Quote
b.hennick Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 You need photos, measurements and prices. Quote
Chriso Posted September 30, 2022 Author Report Posted September 30, 2022 Yep, I'm not sure of the laws here yet, so far as sending overseas, I will try to get some reasonable pics and prices. Cheers Chris Quote
Chriso Posted October 1, 2022 Author Report Posted October 1, 2022 Sorry all, the swords are only available for pick up in Canberra Au. My mistake please forgive me.POA. I am open to trade for Tuba. Cheers Chris Quote
Chriso Posted October 1, 2022 Author Report Posted October 1, 2022 Prices I'm chasing is what I originally paid and listed below. Pics to follow. Regards Chris 1: Wakizashi. (Papered) Soshu Ju Tsunahiro 10th Masahide. ($1550Au) 2: Katana. (named and Papered) Inaba Toshizane. Hawleys 35 points Ref TOS 354, Connoisseurs Book P295 Minryusho Toshizane. ($ 5000 Au) 3: Shin Gunto in Army Koshirae, (named) Jima KaneNori ($2200 Au) 4: Shin Gunto in Civilian Koshirae (named) Fujiwara Kaneshige, Includes hot stamp signifying I believe, made in the traditional method. (2300 Au) 5: Tanto. no name may have been made up from a broken Katana (very Pretty) including Japanese Kanji on blade. ($1700 Au) 6: Knife. short including dragon on blade, in civilian Koshirae. lead to believe it may have been a wedding present.($1500 Au) Prices are slightly Negotiable Cam be viewed in Canberra, PM Quote
lonely panet Posted October 1, 2022 Report Posted October 1, 2022 your market is very norrow, and photos are a must be cause fellow aussie based memebers could act as proxies for over seas buyers. BUT no-ones driving interstate without photos first. even average photos will increase the size of the interested parties in involved Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 2, 2022 Report Posted October 2, 2022 Are you looking to trade for a or TSUBA? 1 Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 SOSHU JU TSUNAHIRO I'm going a bit strange in my old age, sorry, spell check doesn't help. The Wak has a few small forging floors but is in good polish, although not physically named, it went to Shinsa a few years back and received papers detailing the maker as I believe Soshu Ju Tsunahiro 10th Masahide. I'm looking for $1550 Au but am negotiable for appropriate Tuba. Unfortunately it is for sale in Canberra as I wish the buyer to be completely satisfied with the purchase. Sorry for the crappy photo's, Chris 1 Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 INABA TOSHIZANE This Katana is papered to Inaba Toshizane also known as Minryushi Toshizane Connoisseur's Book P: 295 Hawleys 35 points Ref: TOS 354, I think I got that right. It is in very good polish and contains a couple of pin size forging floors and a slight area on the cutting edge of the blade extending for 33mm which did not come up during the last polish. I'm asking $5000 Au which is what I paid some 10 years ago. This is only available for pick up in Canberra Au. Cheers Chris Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 JIMA KANENORI This Katana is from WW11 Shin Gunto signed I believe by Jima KaneNori. In need of a polish if desired. contains a Seki Arsenal stamp 1943, complete with Officers Tassel. I think the detail includes. 1: SAI 2:Shiyu 3: Nin 4: Ko I believe the above refers to (Steel) 5: Jima 6: Kane 7: Nori 8: ?kore 9: Saku the above referring to (Jima KaneNori made this) I'm looking for $2200 Au for this one, once again pick up only in Canberra. Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 FUJIWARA KANESHIGE This Katana is also a WW11 Shin Gunto in civilian mounts.Could do wit a polish but overall pretty good. I may be taking a bit of license here but I believe the Kanji reads 1: Nosh (?) 2: Seki (Seki) 3: Ju (Resident of) 4: Fujiwara (Fujiwara) 5: Kaneshige (Kaneshige) 6: Saku (Made by) The hot stamp suggests the katana was made using the Kobuse method) Traditional I'm looking for $2300 Au Also for pick up in Canberra Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 TANTO assumed Shin Shinto This a very pretty Tanto, un-papered and un-named but in good polish. Unfortunately I don't know anymore about this one Looking for $1700 Au Once again for pick up in Canberra Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 Small Tanto, no details but may well have been a wedding present, having been made from a broken Katana which I believe was quite common. A bit loose on fittings and has some rust which has been managed since I hade it. Dragon Horimono on one side Looking for $1500 As Quote
MarcoUdin Posted October 3, 2022 Report Posted October 3, 2022 On 10/3/2022 at 2:08 AM, Chriso said: JIMA KANENORI 1: SAI 2:Shiyu 3: Nin 4: Ko I believe the above refers to (Steel) 5: Jima 6: Kane 7: Nori 8: ?kore 9: Saku the above referring to (Jima KaneNori made this) Expand Just wanted to clarify the smiths name is Kojima Kanenori. And I believe the Kaneshige is not gendaito (traditionally made), at least from the photos provided. 1 Quote
Chriso Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 Many thanks for that Marco, I learn more every day. Would be grateful if anyone can decipher the hot stamp. Chris Quote
MarcoUdin Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 Don't recall the name of the stamp, but it's a patent number referencing the use of Kobuse method. Soft core steel while the outside is hardened. Quote
MarcoUdin Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 On this link Bruce seems to have compiled that same stamp multiple times. Referring to it as wrapped steel method. Seems they've all been found on only Kaneshige blades. 2 Quote
Chriso Posted October 4, 2022 Author Report Posted October 4, 2022 Cheers Marco A bit of extra info for you on this one. Total Length: 89cm / 35" Cutting edge length: 66.7cm / 26.25" Nakago: 22.2cm / 8.75" Width (Motohaba) 3.2cm / 1.25" Width (Sakihaba) 2.2cm / 0.875" Motokasane: 0.95cm / 0.375" Sakikasane: 0.64cm / 0.25" Hamon: Gunome Midare Boshi: Komaru Hada: Hard to tell Nakago: Signed Noshu Seki Ju Fujiwara Kaneshige Saku with Seki stamp and hot stamp. I figure this says: Made by Kaneshige Fujiwara resident of Seki Hot stamp may suggest that the sword was forged in the new utility design using the kobuse method of construction (as you have suggested) I believe this smith was very good and worked during the 1930's and 1940's Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 4, 2022 Report Posted October 4, 2022 Chris, We are no longer certain the presence of the Showa and Seki stamps are signs of showato. So it is possible the blades are gendaito. As always, the blade must tell the story. Interesting note on the Kaneshige blades with Kobuse stamp - I have 5 on file now, and the 3 showing koshirae are all civil mounts! Interesting item! Quote
Chriso Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Posted October 5, 2022 On 10/4/2022 at 12:57 PM, Bruce Pennington said: Chris, We are no longer certain the presence of the Showa and Seki stamps are signs of showato. So it is possible the blades are gendaito. As always, the blade must tell the story. Interesting note on the Kaneshige blades with Kobuse stamp - I have 5 on file now, and the 3 showing koshirae are all civil mounts! Interesting item! Expand On 10/4/2022 at 12:57 PM, Bruce Pennington said: Expand Thanks for that Bruce, maybe I should keep my swords and continue to study them. I've always found this forum to be very helpful and I must admit that I have learned so much. Chris 2 Quote
blakexbgs Posted October 30, 2022 Report Posted October 30, 2022 Hey mate did you manage to sell the katana? I'm also in aus and have been looking for an antique for quite some time Quote
Chriso Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Posted October 31, 2022 Sorry Blake, I've been talked into keeping them for the time being, will keep you in mind if you wish. Chris Quote
rkg Posted November 21, 2022 Report Posted November 21, 2022 I just happened across this thread, and was wondering if your Kaneshige piece had another stamp on the other side of the nakago. I have a piece by shoda masafusa like this, and... FWIW, the stamp you show is described in Slough's book (see attached) I am not sure if the piece I have is oil quenched or not. Best, rkg (Richard George) masafusa_info.pdfFetching info... 1 Quote
Chriso Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Posted November 26, 2022 Sorry for the tardy reply Richard. My Katana is only inscribed on the one side, exactly as shown in Sloughs book page 65 Quote
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