JakeNYC Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 -Nanbokucho period 1336-1392AD -NBTHK 2009 Tokubetsu Hozon states the period (jidai) as Nanbokucho -Classical Nanbokucho sugata -Big 78CM nagasa (30.7") -Beefy 3.53CM Motohaba width from the edge (ha) to the spine (mune) -6.6MM Motogasane -Iori mune -Suguha hotsure hamon with koashi -O-Kissaki with kaeri "turn backs" -Full hamon and boshi -Two piece Gold-foil habaki -Ko-itame/Mokume hada -Well-executed futasuji-bi on both sides -Superbly crafted shirasaya with horn inserts This is a true war sword from the 1300s, with an impeccable shirasaya and a well-crafted habaki. The sugata (shape) is the main draw, with very interesting ko-ashi to study in the hamon, and a fearsome O-Kissaki to admire. I will include pictures to compare its beefy motohaba next to other swords for perspective. It has a very wide blade as to be expected from this time period. The Hokke school was founded by Sukekuni Kokubunji, a Nichiren monk whose father is believed to have been a Bizen Ichimonji smith. They are from Bingo province. $ 8750 + shipping in USA (can ship internationally as well) @nynihonto on IG PS - please click on photos to see in full resolution 6 4 Quote
Alex A Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 Now that's a war sword!, very nice. 1 1 Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 Great item, ticks the boxes for me, I think someone will be really happy with this one. 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 Yeah, that's a blade I would take to battle! Very nice! 1 Quote
Okan Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 I'm sorry but I had to do it. - and very nice blade! 5 3 1 Quote
Alex A Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 Good spot Okan, uncanny Ps Jake, would you know the weight of this sword?. Someone should buy this before someone else does, great opportunity! 1 Quote
JakeNYC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Posted November 11, 2022 42 minutes ago, Alex A said: Good spot Okan, uncanny Ps Jake, would you know the weight of this sword?. Someone should buy this before someone else does, great opportunity! I do not unfortunately. Scanning amazon for a scale appropriate for blades now Quote
Alex A Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 Jake, don't put yourself out, was just curious. Can be surprisingly heavy, such swords, the kind that don't brake in battle Cheers 1 Quote
JakeNYC Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Posted November 12, 2022 No worries! It's something I should have around anyway. I'll know the weight in a day or two Quote
Mark S. Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 This blade would not last long if around tax refund time… and I would be in a LOT of trouble. 3 1 Quote
waljamada Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 My heart says yes...my wallet says no. She's a beauty! Quote
over8ted Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 Beautiful sword, whoever buys this will be happy. Quote
Curran Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 Hello nurse! (ref. Animaniacs) 1 1 Quote
Utopianarian Posted November 13, 2022 Report Posted November 13, 2022 78cm nagasa very nice and love the kissaki. Many Nanbokucho were even larger which is impressive. So is this blade ubu or was it even longer nagasa. This blade is tempting. Giving some time to think about this one. Wife will kill me. Do you have close up pics of nakago or if Hamon runs into nakago if suriage. Hard to tell from pics. Info probably in the Hozon paper you posted. Anybody to translate for us to know more about this beauty Quote
Utopianarian Posted November 13, 2022 Report Posted November 13, 2022 The blade looks very close to Aoe works. Nice quality KoMihara works and even quality Enju are hard for me to tell apart from Aoe. Might be a polish away from Chu Aoe with a NBTHK nod and repaper. Sugata definitely Nanbokucho. 1 Quote
DaveFarr Posted November 13, 2022 Report Posted November 13, 2022 Whatever happens to the furniture on these? 1 Quote
Utopianarian Posted November 14, 2022 Report Posted November 14, 2022 Would you consider gold coins or bullion? PM me if you would entertain the offer Quote
Thomas Anderson Posted November 14, 2022 Report Posted November 14, 2022 Greets from Poland, 1) Is she named? 2) Do you have lineage of owners, at least of first period? 3) Could you wait for transaction till February? 4) What form of transaction do you accept and what kind of transport do you offer? PM please. 2 1 Quote
JakeNYC Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Posted November 25, 2022 Price is firm, and not accepting trades. Thanks for the offers though! Will come with complimentary oshigata and sword makura. 1 1 Quote
vajo Posted November 25, 2022 Report Posted November 25, 2022 Thats beautifull sword. A real mongolian fright (Mongolenschreck) 文冴琉恐怖 1 1 Quote
Prewar70 Posted December 9, 2022 Report Posted December 9, 2022 I love this sword. Great shape and size. Wonderful nakago 1 1 Quote
JakeNYC Posted December 21, 2022 Author Report Posted December 21, 2022 *bump* Video and additional images in the link below https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fs%2FaGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MTYwODIyODQzMjU2OTE5%3Fstory_media_id%3D2995551453915077968%26igshid%3DYmMyMTA2M2Y%253D%26fbclid%3DIwAR3ytkZAiBgeqCs1QXTgpG5I90_XMXkIrK2NXCN1qpXy6smw2c55Eb50zOY&h=AT0ssJFL3vzydhSTlp7JmkqLJoYqExcpK-aS1LK8YAIHwvykdTomykkWjY78iVeNr_Q7T3uXwptz_Pn0xifxdc_3hFHToAcuU812pk1avPPNUXDBuvwfZf9qXq8wCIpBFA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0MblvXFvRvSRAXLpzzeMiYDscJFLgM8wZLYSyH_cvv828vUvo6JHZgiuyVHkX0T3OonCl4l8INfcWTYb36j2mNpKyyOxaTCfK2Sz9uppWxcWoaLubVMMoMdT2I4ZYcxJ_axRLvpa2nMpoaN0rA9F23XUphvFR_K0ErwfYT6ltUXxgBabX5DHZpzw 1 Quote
Munetsugu Posted December 25, 2022 Report Posted December 25, 2022 Absolutely baffled this is still here, someone is going to have a mega Christmas/new year if this arrives😎 Quote
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