I've been away from the subject for years but have several swords from years past. I'll post photos as soon as I can dig the swords out of storage.
I know values have skyrocketed since I last looked into the subject but wanted to get some idea of current values:
The first one is a wakazashi in decent polish, signed, identified by Bob Coleman over 20 years ago as a Iga no Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi, second generation (I believe a KI46 in Hawley's book).
The second is a katana signed Tamba (no) Kami Yoshimichi, again in decent polish.
The last is a handmade katana signed Hiromitsu, 1943 Showa, Seki arsenal, again in decent polish.
All have all fittings, scabbards, etc. look to be pretty much wartime configuration as nothing is particularly fancy.
Thanks for your help!
Regards,
2.FJD
I know values have skyrocketed since I last looked into the subject but wanted to get some idea of current values:
The first one is a wakazashi in decent polish, signed, identified by Bob Coleman over 20 years ago as a Iga no Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi, second generation (I believe a KI46 in Hawley's book).
The second is a katana signed Tamba (no) Kami Yoshimichi, again in decent polish.
The last is a handmade katana signed Hiromitsu, 1943 Showa, Seki arsenal, again in decent polish.
All have all fittings, scabbards, etc. look to be pretty much wartime configuration as nothing is particularly fancy.
Thanks for your help!
Regards,
2.FJD