Gendaito Toshihira Katana Blade?

[Dr Greenthumb80]

Does this look like a reproduction or is it genuine? From what I can tell, it seems like it's nihonto quality but the signature looks too crisp to be that old, to me anyways. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[Stephen]

Who's the seller, should tell you a lot.

[DoTanuki yokai]

The smith was a living national treasure and died in 2009, the blade is Gimei. 

[Dr Greenthumb80]

I've gotten two Wakizashi swords from this seller, one with a registration card, and the other is certified by NTHK. So, I do trust the seller.

[Brian]

You shouldn't. If it's Komonjo....again?

[Matsunoki]

What does the description say, and what doesn’t it say?

[francois2605]

  On 9/9/2023 at 4:22 PM, Dr Greenthumb80 said:

I've gotten two Wakizashi swords from this seller, one with a registration card, and the other is certified by NTHK. So, I do trust the seller.

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If you trust the seller, why are you wondering whether the sword is genuine ?

[AlexiG]

compare the execution of the signature on the sword above to this example. The Yasurime also looks different.

 

Here is the link with more pictures and final price (>2M yen) AS22423 Tachi: Osumi Toshihira Saku(Living National Treasure)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) – 日本刀販売の葵美術 (sword-auction.com)

 

Alexi