Daimei/Daisaku Kasama Shigetsugu Katana cross promotion notification of sale - Price Reduced

[J Karner]

It is time for me to sell my small personal collection of Nihonto gathered over the last 30 years. . 

 

I plan to retire as its keeper and pass this Katana, signed by Kasama Ikkansai Shigetsugu, to its new caretaker. 

 

Signature translation Oite Toyama Mitsuru O teinai Kasama Ikkansai Shigetsugu....Made at the estate of Toyama Mitsuru by Kasama Ikkansai Shigetsugu

 

Date translation Showa Ju Shi Nen Roku Gatsu Hi....The 14th year of Showa (1939), a day in the 6th month.

 

Nagasa Length measured in a straight line 27 1/4 inch or 69.2 cm

Width at Habaki 1 1/4 inch or 3.3 

Sori is about 2 cm

Original Shira Saya with blade was brought back by veteran

 

We have a company, Crescent Moon Antiques and Salvage in Oshkosh WI USA, that has both a physical location and online presence.  I have this sword for sale there.  I have far and away more photos there as well as more in-depth descriptions and history.  I encourage buyers to visit CMAS online to see these additional photos and history.  I can be reached at CMAS for any additional discussion or information.

 

https://www.crescent...-Ikkansai-Shigetsugu

 

I've also listed the Shigetsugu on eBay.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295919963962

 

I will consider a best offer, or negotiate and will take into consideration membership to various organizations including the Nihonto Message Board and Facebook Nihonto Group.

 

I am searching for the right collector who appreciates this blade as I have, rather than the general collector who, rightfully so, needs to make ends meet and still pursue a collection.  Likewise, I am afraid there wouldn't be enough meat on the proverbial bone for a respected dealer.

 

I am asking $7000 NOW $6500 and realize that in today's Nihonto market that will be a stretch.  However, I am in no financial hardship and am actually looking to pass it on to the right person. 

 

 

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[David Flynn]

Does it have any papers?

[J Karner]

Hello members, I wanted to let you know Ive reduced my asking price for this Shigetsugu blade and am committed to help a member acquire a great sword to carry into the future, so if your are a member please feel to reach out.  Likewise, as a reminder an appropriate donation will be made to Nihonto Message Board if we are able to put together a sale and transfer using this format or Crescent Moon Antiques and Salvage, my secure site.  Please go there to see additional photos and description of this long katana and Shigetsugu.  Thank you J Karner

[Seiko]

Beautiful sword, good luck for the sale.