Naginata

[drbvac]

Thoughts? I guess if the price were right it maybe a bargain but the signature looks "odd" and the groove is not very well done?

 

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[Grey Doffin]

Looks to be a typical Shinto woman's naginata, least that's what I've heard them called. The hi, as you point out, is poorly done, the grain is coarse, and the nakago looks messed with (what's with the vertical marks and that circular spot below the machi looks suspicious). Doesn't look very interesting to me.

Grey

[Henry Stewart]

Dr.Brian Barrett;

 

I have two almost identical pieces complete with 10' lances and fittings. They are smaller and much less substantial than "battle ready" Naginata, and whilst traditionally manufactured they were intended for celebratary costume drama festival parades,and I bought them as such. From a distance and to emphasise a point they do look the business but at best are worth a max of £200 in first class condition; its a clear case of the photo flatters to deceive. When you pick them up the first thing that strikes you is the total lack of weight.

Ive noticed recently quite a few of these hitting the market together with some good looking Wakizashi,mostly in shirasaya that is until one sees the fatal flaws,many of which you need blade in hand to see. Ive just seen three on the trot;

 

Henry

[Gunome]

Hello Henry,

 

Ive noticed recently quite a few of these hitting the market together with some good looking Wakizashi,mostly in shirasaya that is until one sees the fatal flaws,many of which you need blade in hand to see. Ive just seen three on the trot;

 

I also noticed recently some blades with hagire and the sellers doesn't mentioned it in the description.

[Henry Stewart]

Sebastien;

 

Yes indeed, the first thing you should note is the price (very low typically £200GBP).For a good blade this is a ridiculous price.(Wakizashi).

Next the photos, typically no close ups or if there are,only one or two and then of inconsequential parts.

No returns sale.

If the price is less than half what you would expect,keep away.You may live to deal another day.

 

Henry