Back to home page | 
Listed in category:
Watch this item
Please wait
Image not available
Mouse here to zoom in
Please wait
Image not available
 

Koto Katana. Japanese sword. Iaido. Aikido.Wakizashi.

Signed TADA MITSU. Koto Signed Katana

Item condition:--
Price:US $799.99
Approximately AU $895.44
Buy It NowBuy It NowBuy It Now
or
Best Offer:Make OfferMake OfferMake Offer
Postage:Read item description or contact seller for details.See more services 

 See discounts 

 |  See all details
Estimated delivery time varies
Payments:
Returns:
No Returns Accepted

A reserve price is the minimum price the seller will accept. This price is hidden from bidders. To win, a bidder must have the highest bid and have met or exceeded the reserve price.

 
Other item info
Item number:370257655762
Item location:Orlando, FL, United States
Posts to:Worldwide
History:9 offers
 SharePrintReport item
 Description Postage and payments
Last updated on 01:46:18 AEDST, 10 Dec, 2009 View all revisions
 A shortened (17 1/2 inches) KOTO Katana, signed TADA MITSU. Supposedly a BIZEN
smith from the 1550's according to the previous owner. Original length was 22". Nice Hamon, showy.
Decent MENUKI, flowers, with a  nice wrap. Really interesting FUCHI, subject is Mt. Fuji with the moon
coming up behind it. The mountain itself raises above the rim of the fuchi-gane! I have only seen a few
of these. The outline on the fuchi is 8 sided which is cool. The Kashira matches with the outside rim different
than almost any other  Fuchi Kashira. The color is black. The saya is a merchants rig with the large end at the
Ko Jiri. Nice cloud design in the lacquer of the saya. The iron TSUBA has a cut out design of some vines
and some gold color highlights remain. Overall a nice display piece but has only limited collector appeal..
Why? The hamon runs off at the YOKOTE. Too bad. Still, a pretty piece to hang on the wall. Thanks for
looking.

Questions and answers about this item
  
 Q:  Hi,what's the overall condition? Do you have some better detailed pictures of both sides of the blade?Chips,chracks or defects? email address is Haasmchl@aol.com Regards, Michael
A: I have been unable to get any better pictures with the camera i have. I ran my thumbnail down the edge and found one small hako-bori. Otherwise condition is really good. Thanks for asking.
27 Dec, 2009 
  
 Q: Hi My name is Chris I am iteresting to buy your Koto Katana. Japanese sword. Iaido. Aikido.Wakizashi. (370257655762 Please, could you tell me sizes of blade saya tsuka Please couldu contact to me my email... Continue reading
A: Sorry for the delay. The blade is 17 1/2 inches long. The saya is 25" and the tsuka is 8 3/4". Hope this helps! Thank you for the email. Bob www.orlandotaikai.com
13 Nov, 2009 
  
 Q: Hello, Prior to making an offer, Im wondering if the tsuka , menuki, fuchi and wrapping are Edo era? modern rewrap? If all authentic Edo era I would be intersted at the sale price. Please advise. Thank you again! Rich
A: Hey Rich. Can't remember if I responded. The fittings are definitely Edo. The wrap is not , at least I don't think so. It is not exactly new tho. Hope this helps but anymore questions please ask. I need a better... Continue reading
08 Oct, 2009 
  
 Q: Dear Sir, can I have some pictures more of the blade and specially the point ? Thans so much
A: The camera I have does not get good photos. I have tried to show the hamon and can't get it. To my old eyes it looks like the hamon runs straight off the point, like it was reshaped at the point. Hard to see tho. Nice... Continue reading
08 Oct, 2009 
 Q: Hello , Can you send me more pics (tsuka , blade ....) , my email : Travers.eric@free.fr . Best regard , Éric.
A: What would you like to see in particular. Can send any photos you'd like. Thanks for the email. Bob www.orlandotaikai.com
12 Sep, 2009 


00780
Postal insurance
Sales tax
Not offered
Seller charges sales tax for items posted to: FL (6.5%).
Return policy
The seller will not accept returns for this item.
Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.
Payment details
Payment methodPreferred/AcceptedBuyer protection on eBay
Credit or debit card through PayPal
PayPal Preferred
Immediate payment required for this item
Immediate payment of US $799.99 is required.
Seller's payment instructions
Payment must be received immediately. Florida residents pay 6.50 sales tax. International Bidders PLEASE contact about shipping before Bidding!! Insurance is automatically included in shipping charge in the US of A
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Back to home page | Sell one like thisReturn to top

About eBay | Announcements | Register | Security Centre | Feedback Forum | Site Map | Policies | Help | Contact Us | Advertise
Copyright © 1995-2009 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
eBay official time