Those never come up at flea markets around here. Nice Kai Gunto! If your motivated to sell, let me Know. I have been looking for one like that for a while.
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Nice pick up from a flea market! I hope you got a good price on this Kiagunto. I’m sure Guy will respond to your request as soon as he views your post.
Last edited by 26Intrepid; 05-15-2023 at 10:23 AM.
備州長船忠光
Bishū Osafune Tadamitsu
永禄五年二月日
Eiroku 5th year [1562], A day in January
From Markus Sesko's Japanese Swordsmiths:
TADAMITSU (忠光), Eiroku (永禄, 1558-1570), Bizen – “Bishū Osafune Tadamitsu” (備州長船忠光), “Bizen no Kuni-jū Osafune Tadamitsu” (備前国住長船忠光) – Note: until the flood disaster of Bizen´s Yoshii river (吉井川) in the 19th year of Tenshō (天正, 1591), there were numerous Tadamitsu active and an exact attribution is often difficult. Many of them made mass-produced blades (kazuuchimono).
Nice find!!
-- Guy
Thank you for the help. It is much appreciated.
Not bad finding a near 500 year old blade at a flea market!
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Officially called the Type 97. It's got an upgraded rayskin covered saya (scabbard).
Amazing find! Guys like you that make it almost impossible to pass by a garage sale or pawn shop!
Okay ..... so how much did you pay for it???
Because "Enquiring minds want to know."
Hahah I’m glad u asked Guy... I’ve been wondering too!
This was a once a month flea market where I was at the right place at the right time. The sword was the only item laying on the table when I walked up. Seller was setting up. I was likely the first person to pick it up. Seller said $1000. I offered $750. He "couldn't" do it, but at $800 it was a deal. I was able to see the tang before buying, but was unable to translate it. I've found more swords than I'd like to admit and knew enough to know it was better.
I like flea markets a lot. I find great stuff.
Best ABN
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