Nicholas Posted March 20, 2024 Report Posted March 20, 2024 Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Chikugo No Kuni Ju Muto Hidehiro Era/Age : 1942 Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Type 98 gunto Koshirae Nagasa/Blade Length : 25 inch Sori : ? Hamon Type : Ko Choji midare with ashi Jihada : masame Flaws : no flaws Sword Location : New York Will ship to : anywhere in USA Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal Price and Currency : 1700usd Other Info and Full Description : Real name is Muto Hideyoshi, born in 1891. He was trained by his father 2nd gen Muto Hisahiro. Hidehiro served as a RJT swordsmith during WW2. Rated 1 Million yen also rated JoJo saku. The sword is in good condition with no flaws. Matching type 98 koshirae. Only issue is that locking mechanism does not work. Original polish with light scratches and staining. All around a good quality gendaito for the price. 4 Quote
Itomagoi Posted April 7, 2024 Report Posted April 7, 2024 I am very surprised that this sword has not yet been sold. Quote
Nicholas Posted April 7, 2024 Author Report Posted April 7, 2024 On 4/7/2024 at 8:51 AM, Itomagoi said: I am very surprised that this sword has not yet been sold. Expand I am surprised too. Its a good sword by a good smith at a great price. Quote
dimitri Posted April 7, 2024 Report Posted April 7, 2024 indeed, personally I would have liked it but being in Europe, the customs fees and shipping costs will immediately stop me. It's too bad. Quote
Conway S Posted April 7, 2024 Report Posted April 7, 2024 @Nicholas Is your sword also posted on eBay? You’ve posted some nice stuff recently. Conway Quote
Nicholas Posted April 7, 2024 Author Report Posted April 7, 2024 On 4/7/2024 at 4:17 PM, Conway S said: @Nicholas Is your sword also posted on eBay? You’ve posted some nice stuff recently. Conway Expand Yes it is also posted on eBay. Thank you Conway. I may be selling others out of my collection once these few sell. Quote
Volker62 Posted April 8, 2024 Report Posted April 8, 2024 Peter it was listed on ebay some weeks ago If I'm not mistaken, there were somme deep pitting near the ha Quote
Nicholas Posted April 8, 2024 Author Report Posted April 8, 2024 On 4/8/2024 at 1:53 PM, Volker62 said: Peter it was listed on ebay some weeks ago If I'm not mistaken, there were somme deep pitting near the ha Expand Volker, You must be mistaken. There is absolutely no pitting on this blade. I can add additional pictures if needed. Best Regards, Nick Quote
2devnul Posted April 9, 2024 Report Posted April 9, 2024 Hi, Maybe you can show close-up pictures of this section? Quote
Nicholas Posted April 9, 2024 Author Report Posted April 9, 2024 On 4/9/2024 at 7:14 AM, 2devnul said: Maybe you can show close-up pictures of this section? Expand On 4/9/2024 at 7:37 AM, Matsunoki said: and maybe this section? Expand Sure, just some stains 1 1 Quote
Volker62 Posted April 9, 2024 Report Posted April 9, 2024 ok I'm sorry that's what it looked like to me ???:( my mistake!! sorry again! good luck with your sale! Quote
Lewis B Posted April 9, 2024 Report Posted April 9, 2024 Are the larger marks on the left side also stains? Quote
Nicholas Posted April 9, 2024 Author Report Posted April 9, 2024 On 4/9/2024 at 2:16 PM, Corradobrit said: Are the larger marks on the left side also stains? Expand Yes, I realize now that the initial pictures make it look like damage but there is no pitting or damage to the blade. It’s healthy and in good shape. Quote
Nicholas Posted April 9, 2024 Author Report Posted April 9, 2024 On 4/9/2024 at 2:16 PM, Corradobrit said: Are the larger marks on the left side also stains? Expand Here’s some pictures to clarify. No pitting no chips no damage to the blade Quote
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