I accidentally bought a boys Tachi.

[Ben123]

Hello everyone

 

I have accidentally bet and won a Boys Tachi in a auction. https://www.liveauct...que-boys-tachi-sword
I can't find a lot of informations about these and I am starting to think that I just lost my money with this one.
Does anyone knows if these are worth anything?

Ben

[Bugyotsuji]

Is the blade signed? They can be worth a lot, but usual ground rules apply. Is it a genuine Chigo-to, or a toy?

[PNSSHOGUN]

Looks like an etched Hamon you see on Zinc blades from Japan. 

[Ron M]

I’m interested if you want to part with it.

thanks

[Bugyotsuji]

2 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Looks like an etched Hamon you see on Zinc blades from Japan. 

Can be checked with a magnet.

[KungFooey]

It looks like steel to me because of the oxidization. Can zinc discolor like this?

[Shugyosha]

Not normally, it’s the additive to steel that makes it stainless and it is used widely for drainpipes as it is resistant to corrosion. 

[Scogg]

I'm a little confused.

This does not appear to be a nihonto. Looks like a modern made sword with some kind of wire brush or etched hamon.

I'm not convinced its Japanese at all...
Am I missing something? 
-Sam

[Brian]

Can only tell once he receives at and we see closer pics of the blade and nakago. But many of these were non-traditionally made for Bunraku etc. You get many that are real swords and many that are display items. Does appear to be the latter.

[Scogg]

Thanks Brian.

Here's some more photos for those who cannot open the link 
Cheers,
-Sam

[John C]

Thanks for the pics, Sam. I think you can see horizontal grinder striations in the "hamon" in the first pic. 

John C.

[cluckdaddy76]

The tsuka wrap looks not well done to my eyes but sometimes pics are hard to judge. I feel I see warning signs with this one with more than one concern, but there are far more knowledgeable people here who can help you out more.

 

Jason

[Scott JM]

It looks to me to be Japanese at least, mostly from the alternating wrap and shape of the blade, but is probably more something just for show.  Pretty neat though.

--Scott M.

[Ed]

One look at that blade is all you need to see. Clearly an etched or ground hamon, meaning it is not a Nihonto but a toy or reproduction.

[Ben123]

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

For now I will try to cancel the buying with the auction house. 

 

Thanks again

-Ben

[Bazza]

11 hours ago, Brian said:

Can only tell once he receives at and we see closer pics of the blade and nakago. But many of these were non-traditionally made for Bunraku etc. You get many that are real swords and many that are display items. Does appear to be the latter.

Decades ago I went to look at a sword and it was 'bleh', but sort of real looking.  I declined to buy it and the owner said he would 'show it to the Japanese gentleman who visits from time to time' (Mr Nakayama for those who remember him).  I left my details and asked if he would let me know the outcome with the 'Japanese gentleman'.  Much to my amazement quite some time later the owner did ring me to say that the 'Japanese gentleman' did buy the sword at a price I wouldn't have paid, saying it was a Kabuki sword.  It was the only sword like it I have ever seen.

 

BaZZa.

[Baka Gaijin]

It looks like the items for the old Tango no Sekku display, usually accompanied by a formally presented bow and arrow.

 

Both supported on a Kake and meant to sit left and right of a boys day armour.