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Post by AntonioFV on Feb 5, 2024 0:19:27 GMT
Hi Everyone, I’m Antonio and this is my first post. I’m in Texas. I’m asking for your and recommendation about an Authentic Japanese Katana I’m looking to buy. I apologize if the terminology and descriptions I may use are not the correct ones you with more knowledge would use, but I’m a beginner in this field and my understanding is still very limited now. I’m looking to buy an Authentic Japanese Old Katana, and maybe I did a beginners mistake but my first thought was to look up over eBay (a site I’m familiarized with and who may offers some guarantees. After doing some research, I found this one that fits my budget and seems to potentially be a good option, but honestly don’t know if it’s condition, setup, price and legitimacy are ok. I would appreciate your feedback and comments about this, and please feel free to share your recommendations if you think there may be other good options to consider. I'm sharing the eBay link so you can access the add: www.ebay.com/itm/184513049252Thanks in Advance. Regards, Antonio.
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Post by larason2 on Feb 5, 2024 2:55:06 GMT
It's an authentic Japanese blade, in decent polish with at least a couple of really glaring rust spots that were left in by an experienced polisher. The polish is decent, but not great. The habaki is authentic shibuichi, and really nice, but not in pristine condition. The shirasaya is pretty nice. The JTK are old papers, it's better these days to have NBTHK papers, but they are acceptable. The signature is nice, but I'd have to do more research before I could say it's authentic, might be gimei. So overall, a decent blade, probably authentic, probably worth what is being asked for it, but honestly I think you can do better for the money. For instance, take a look at some of the blades Ray Singer is offering for close to the same money: swordsofjapan.comFor instance, take a look at this one: swordsofjapan.com/product/shinto-katana-by-yasumune-in-kaigunto-koshirae/This one has a much more interesting hamon and detail-revealing polish, has no rust spots whatsoever, and is otherwise every bit as good as the one you're considering, for only about $1000 more. The koshirae is nothing to write home about, but neither is a basic shirasaya. There's a lot of great Japanese blades in that price range that are sitting on dealer's shelves, particularly if you're ok with a WWII or after blade. There are other reputable dealers too, you can find the name of others on the Nihonto Message Board.
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Post by AntonioFV on Feb 5, 2024 3:33:00 GMT
Thank you so much for all your help and feedback larason2, I appreciate it! I’ll take a look at those you are recommending me.
Regards,
Antonio.
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Post by noneed2hate on Feb 5, 2024 9:32:04 GMT
I agree with Larason, for around that price point, you have the ability to shop around and buy something in a much better state of polish and with NBTHK paperwork.
I recommend finding something that "gives you the fizz" rather than just checks the box of being an Authentic Nihonto as well, so I'd look at a wide variety of different styles of Nihonto to see what you like best.
Happy shopping!
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Post by AntonioFV on Feb 5, 2024 18:08:49 GMT
I agree with Larason, for around that price point, you have the ability to shop around and buy something in a much better state of polish and with NBTHK paperwork. I recommend finding something that "gives you the fizz" rather than just checks the box of being an Authentic Nihonto as well, so I'd look at a wide variety of different styles of Nihonto to see what you like best. Happy shopping! Ok thanks ! I appreciate your input!
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