Koa Isshin Tang

[Bull McCabe]

Good morning.

 

I am looking for some translation help on the following tang - can anybody assist me?

 

Appreciate the expertise!

 

Thanks,

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Brian]

http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/koa.htm

 

[BANGBANGSAN]

2 hours ago, Bull McCabe said:

Good morning.

 

I am looking for some translation help on the following tang - can anybody assist me?

 

Appreciate the expertise!

 

Thanks,

David

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

興亞一心 滿鐵作之 Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku

昭和壬午秋  Autumn 1942

Could you please provide a photo of the spine of a tang that shows any distinctive marks? Thank you.

[Bull McCabe]

Thanks guys for the information. 

 

BangBangSan - here is a crop of the spine. Ill try get better shots.

 

[Bull McCabe]

I have an opportunity to buy this offsite but am unsure what is a fair price for a Koa Isshin gunto. I have a Type 95 and 98 so was thinking this would be a nice addition to my WW2 theme.

[BANGBANGSAN]

2 hours ago, Bull McCabe said:

Thanks guys for the information. 

 

BangBangSan - here is a crop of the spine. Ill try get better shots.

 

Bull

Can you remove the habaki?There should be some more mark underneath.

[John C]

4 hours ago, Bull McCabe said:

what is a fair price

David:

Like all swords, depends on condition and originality of parts. There are some versions that may be a bit special (with different hamon or with tassel). But recent sales are realizing 18-23 hundred for decent examples. Just a few months ago they were bringing more. They pop up fairly regularly so I suggest learning what to look for in a decent example before buying. 

John C.

[Bull McCabe]

Thank you guys for all the useful advice!