For Sale: Unknown Chinese Forge Odachi
Mar 22, 2023 13:58:43 GMT
Post by Rain on Mar 22, 2023 13:58:43 GMT
Greetings Sword Buyers Guide members. For Sale an Odachi from and unknown Forge. I do not remember the name of the forge I purchased this from. I purchased it on ebay around fifteen years ago. It was mailed from Longquan China. Huawei Swords were very popular at the time when I spotted this Odachi. I think this forge was trying to emulate Huawei's success. The sword really caught my attention. I looked over the Forge's site and made the purchase. Arrived sharpened. Never used to cut. Has not been resharpened. Advertised as 9260 steel with a spring temper. Faux Hamon. Weight on my scale 45.5 ounces. Has distal taper. It feels fast and graceful in hand. I never get that feeling with an O-Katana. Blade 29 inches. Tsuka 18 inches. Never disassembled but was advertised as having three peg holes in the Nakago. Ray skin panel split at middle peg. Tsuka wrap super tight. Has a little rust and could use a cleaning to return full brilliance. Has two fullers and a false back edge. I think great skill and care went into the forging of this blade. Damage to Saya. The sword is a bit wider at the point then guard. Can become stuck in the Saya. Damaged Saya because of this. Warning ! Saya could split when drawing sword if stuck. Could result in serious injury or amputation of fingers. I like this sword but wish to reduce my collection size. Would be a great back yard cutter, project or display piece. Happy to pass this along to someone who can enjoy it. 99. USA Dollars shipped UPS in the Continental USA. Personal check, Money order or PayPal FF.