Japanese Sword

[JRO]

Does anyone have any information about the smith listed here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260421661877

?

[Budo45]

Japanese sword index

has three out of four hits on JSI

http://search.freefind.com/servlet/f...uery=yoshikuni

[Bob Coleman]

The cutting edge of this blade is badly chipped. I certainly would not invest in a badly damaged gendaito. The newer the blade, the more intact it should be. The tsuba is a cast item contemporary to the blade. I would wait for a sword in better condition.

[Edokko]

Quite agree with Bob. The edge chip (hakobore) is too large beyond repair and lost much of the value there..

[JRO]

I think you guys are missing the value of it's historical significance. The sword has been to war where it was picked up by the USMC vet, and it may just be me speculating but I'd imagine the blade is chipped due to some kind of melee combat which the Japanese soldier lost his life in.

I mean, isn't this a Militaria forum not a Nihonto forum? I thought a true miliaria collector would love a sword like these, and would even VALUE the damage to the edge because of it's history.
A pristine gendaito that has been kept away and preserved is nice to the Nihonto collector, but again, I would have thought a militaria collector would appreciate a battle damaged sword like this

[Budo45]

the rest

the rest of the story is James is the one whos selling it, dont think Bob or

Edokko are aware of that.

[Edokko]

Stephen, thank you for the heads up. That would surely place a biased value on the blade.
Moreover, a chip on a sword could be from a hand to hand combat, but can also be from swiping away at tall weeds in the backyard, yesterday. A well used saying but, buy the item not the story.

[JRO]

Stephen, thank you for the heads up. That would surely place a biased value on the blade.
Moreover, a chip on a sword could be from a hand to hand combat, but can also be from swiping away at tall weeds in the backyard, yesterday. A well used saying but, buy the item not the story.

The sword is in the same condition as when it was picked up from the war. I know this because I know exactly whose hands it passed through before coming to me. And the previous 3 owners would never take it and decide to take and do some hedge trimming with it. Plus, perhaps you have not noticed the nature of the chips. Aside from the large one, look at the others. Clearly from striking another sword, or sword like weapon edge-to-edge.

[Bob Coleman]

The sword was posted for opinion and honest opinions were given, Regardless of how the chips on the blade wee aquired, they are still damage and must be part of the overall appraisal of the blade's value. i have seen blades that vets tried to cut steel cable with, opened beer cans and other numerous things that caused damage. Chips like those found on the blade are usually due to bad handling after the blade left the care of the Japanese officer.
James, you are trying to sell the blade as a hand forged blade with a lot of flowery prose. However, when we evaluate the damage to the blade and the diminishing effect it has on value, suddenly, it is no longer a Nihonto but a military relic. Make up your mind what you are selling.

[JRO]

I think it's more of a case of the buyer making up his mind what he/she is buying, Bob.

Anyway, everyone seemed to feel to throw in their 2 cents when, if you re-read my original post, all I wanted was any additional info on the smith.

Thanks

[FightenIrish35]

I think if you check the very first response and follow the link you will find information on your guy....

[JRO]

I think if you check the very first response and follow the link you will find information on your guy....

Indexes only give a name, not any actual information.
However, if anyone one one of these books...