Strider Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 I would like to know what some of the other members think of this, item # 110076143602 on ebay, sorry I dont know how to make the link. It looks like it might be original but the low quality of the fittings make me question it. The length is what interest me, possibly of use for a tall persons iaito Thanks, Scott E. Quote
Brian Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 Link is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0076143602 (Just copy the whole link and paste it as is. Will convert it automatically) Not sure what to make of the sword. Looks genuine, but in delapidated condition. I am especially concerned about the mark that is just above the habaki on the blade in one pic. Perhaps not a hagire...but looks like a flaw or strike that might pose a problem. I suggest getting more info if there is enough time left. Regards, Brian Quote
Stephen Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 look before you leap...ask for more pix...i did this is what i got, hope someones not going to be too upset when it comes in the mail. Glad i asked, mei is sadamori. Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 aiiiii......... fatal flaw.......... KM Quote
Brian Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 Textbook example of how asking the forum can save big $'s :lol: Nice work Stephen. Brian Quote
Ed Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 Shock and disbelief. That was my look when I saw how high the bidding has gone on that sword. Unbelievable !! E-bay is a strange beast. Quote
Bungo Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 kusunokimasahige said: aiiiii......... fatal flaw.......... KM I don't think it's a fatal flaw, it's on the shinobi-ji, it's just " ugly ". Also it depends on the magnification of the pic.......a 5mm opening magnified 10 X could be " uglier " than it actually is. Just my opinion, of course. milt the ronin Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted January 12, 2007 Report Posted January 12, 2007 I meant the small crack running up from the cutting edge, at the light spot, not the lengthwise indentation......... but it might not be large enough... KM Quote
pcfarrar Posted January 13, 2007 Report Posted January 13, 2007 Looks like the shinogi, and not a fatal flaw. But it definitely appears to have a hagire a few cm from the habaki in the bottom right pic. I can't believe someone has paid $2000 for it :lol: Quote
Strider Posted January 14, 2007 Author Report Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks for all the help It's nice to have a place where you can go for other opinions. I cannot believe that this item went so high ,I hope we are not seeing the start of a long trend Scott E Quote
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