Shinto Wakizashi in Koshirae - Hojoji Sadahiro. Kateteuchi style.

[2devnul]

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Wakizashi
Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu
Mei : (Mumei, Signature) :  Hojoji Sadahiro
Papered or not and by whom? : No
Era/Age : Shinto (Edo)
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Koshirae
Nagasa/Blade Length : 53,5cm
Sori : 12mm
Hamon Type : Notare
Flaws : None
Sword Location : Poland EU
Will ship to : Anywhere
Payment Methods Accepted : Bank wire-transfer
Price and Currency : 3000$
Other Info and Full Description : 

 

Hello,

I would like to sell this perfect condition/polish Wakizashi in renovated Koshirae. Fuchi/Kashira/Menuki/Habaki/Tsuba are from Edo period. What was replaced in Koshirae is Saya/Tsuka (Japanese Magnolia wood), Kojiri/Kurikata/Koiguchi (Buffalo horn), Samegawa (Ray skin), Sageo (Silk). All imported from Japan. 

 

I would like to get 3000$ as this is how much sword costed me. 

 

Sword located in Poland EU, so perfect pick for anyone within European Union boarders = no customs. 

 

 

 

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Koshirae

 

 

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Tsuba

 

 

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Hada

 

 

[2devnul]

Hi, 

 

Still available. Perfect entry level sword, in beautiful Koshirae, ideal for display purposes. 

Sword located in Poland, so no customs if shipped within EU. 

[2devnul]

Hi, 

 

Still available, price 3000$, no earnings here, just want to get back what I paid. 

[2devnul]

Hi,

 

Still available, open to offers. 

[2devnul]

Hi,

 

I regret that I don't have professional pictures of this sword to show the beauty of it, but I will try to add some more for your insight. 

I will complain (as every seller) that price IMHO is a bargain. Beautiful early EDO blade and renovated Koshirae. Ideal for display. No customs within EU. 

 

Cheers! 

 

[2devnul]

Another attempt of capturing sword's beauty. 

 

 

 

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[2devnul]

Still available + quick question to anyone who is watching.

 

I think this is sword is very nice, perfect condition and in decent Koshirae. IMHO it is worth 3k$ and price is fair. This is how much I paid, did I overpay? Is it still pending sale because lack of papers, to high price, or simply just waiting for someone to like it? 

 

Any offers BTW? How much are you willing to pay for this type of piece? Please be honest  

Thanks! 

[Robert S]

I think it is very nice, and yes, someone may fall for it and be happy.  That being said, I do think it's a bit of a tough market now, and truthfully NBTHK hozon papered koto katana in good koshirae from a less well known or regarded maker can be had for a similar price.

[Mark S.]

12 hours ago, 2devnul said:

Is it still pending sale because lack of papers, to high price, or simply just waiting for someone to like it? 

 

As this listing is in the For Sale section (and there are some guidelines about discussing items that are for sale), I will not discuss $$$.  Usually I wouldn’t even discuss the quality of the blade or why it is worth more or less but you did ask.  BTW, Hojoji is one of my favorite schools.  
 

POSITIVES

- Blade appears in very nice condition.  
- Full koshirae.

- Well regarded school.  

- A good addition for someone who wants to add this particular smith to their Hojoji collection if they already have several other smiths, and would probably be an interesting addition.

 

NEGATIVES (ALL in my VERY humble opinion):

- Not papered so buyer better feel the Mei is Shoshin and accepts all the risk if blade is gimei.

- wakizashi market is VERY soft in an already soft market.  Katana and tanto have held up better as most people tend to want those if they have to choose.  All things considered, wakizashi are simply not valued as highly.  
- Japanese yen is lower than in the past making purchasing blades directly from Japan much more reasonable and cost effective.  You’re competing against many more blades.

- This blade does not exhibit the typical characteristics of the Hojoji school (that I find so interesting).  Usually Hojoji hamon first appears suguha and then upon closer inspection, deep ashi gives the hamon an almost gunome appearance.  Now, I am not saying that the hamon on this blade is not representative of this particular Hojoji smith, or is ‘wrong’ or ‘bad’.  It just isn’t typically what we see.  This could be a positive or a negative depending on the buyer.
- Not everyone has a spare $3,000 to part with.  
 

I’m not saying you can’t or won’t find a buyer.  The right one just hasn’t come along. 

 

[2devnul]

Hello,

 

Thank you very much gentlemen for your comments. What you wrote makes perfect sense. I understand that market can vary and that are ups and downs if it comes to price. This IMO is a very nice deal for someone who is located in EU. There will be no customs involved. If you purchase from USA or Japan, then you always need to add customs costs to the overall price. 

 

Still available and pending someone who is looking for a 'Ninja' sword

 

Cheers!

[2devnul]

Still available.