WW2 NLF type 44 sword by Nagamitsu

[Swords]

I’m looking a ww2 NLF type 44 sword by Nagamitsu 

price range 2500-3000 depending on condition 

 

 

steve 

[dwmc]

nagamitsu World War II Sword. | eBay

[Bruce Pennington]

Make him an offer.  Posted prices are usually high, expecting lower offers.

[dwmc]

Good advice from Bruce! The sword appears to be excellent condition...

[John C]

I would also take his "zero" feedback into consideration.

 

John C.

[Conway S]

Steve, 

 

smallsword on eBay often has Nagamitsu for sale. As I am sure you know, his prices are negotiable. 

 

Conway

[dwmc]

19 hours ago, John C said:

I would also take his "zero" feedback into consideration.

 

John C.

 

Definitely proceed with caution...

[Swords]

Thanks for the heads up Conway I did see his sword just didn’t like the blade 

 

John what zero feed back are you talking about ?

 

 

Steve

[Scogg]

@Swords

 

The eBay seller in that link has 0 feedback. Meaning they have never received a review for buying or selling. If you click on their profile, you will find that they created their eBay account this month (April 2024). 
 

You can find the best and most reputable sellers on eBay by looking at their seller rating, feedback score, and the number of items they've sold. A seller with no history is considered more risky. 

 

Sincerely, 

-Sam 

 

[Swords]

Got it thought  you were talking about

smallsword 

Yea no feedback not good I haven’t offered a price I’m guessing even at 3000’ tack on fees 

3200 or more Too much money

He would have to come down 2700 Good info 

I don’t know the value for this sword

 

thanks you guys 

 

Steve 

 

 

 

 

 

[Brian]

Nagamitsu is a good wartime smith, but not a great one. Around the same level as decent Emura swords (another smith you should consider)
I wouldn't be spending more than about $2500 total for a mid level Gendaito that isn't in professional polish. But that's just me.

[Swords]

Problem is finding a decent one with hamon no nicks or any other issues 

 

[lonely panet]

Condition of the mounts is hard to find or fix.  Condition of the blade is fixable but you might have to take a loss if you sell in the future.

 

Or leave as is and enjoy 

[Conway S]

I know you have said in the past that you don't go to shows, but that's where you find deals and can see the piece in-person before buying. There were at least two swords signed Nagamitsu at the Chicago Show this past weekend.

 

Conway

[Swords]

I wish I could Can’t get to wife to go! she has bad knees and If I was to go alone I wouldn’t here the end of it 

[dwmc]

Every Ebay seller has to start at some point, however caution and communication is as mentioned highly advised!

Agree with Brian and Hamfish, sword isn't worth paying above $2500 and would offer $2000 to start. Blade doesn't appear

too bad from the limited photo but requests more blade pictures. Should seller accept and lower offer as Hamfish suggested 

 leave it alone and enjoy...

 

 

[Swords]

I got some pictures of the kissaki and boshi 

Boshi dosnt  look to show the hamon continue turned back or not there ? Maybe bad pictures It looks like some minor pitted or stained as well 

 

 

[dwmc]

Fairly typical war type polish. Hamon mostly visible, appears to be faint yakote, of course a bit of rust for unrestored war time blade, probably would consider average to low average blade condition. $2000 maybe???

[Swords]

The pitting and or rust is what kept me from buying While I’m posting Nagamitsu I am thinking of buying this one so I thought I would get a few opinions 

 

It army with 4 kaji To me it looks like a nice clean one but can’t seem to get some better pictures 

 

Steve

[dwmc]

Blade appears much better...decent overall condition.