Item Gone: FS/FT 1847 Japanese Katana sword SPM

[Robocop0068]

Item Name: Item Gone: FS/FT 1847 Japanese Katana sword SPM

Location: Woodstock

Zip Code: 30189

Item is for: Sale or Trade
Sale Price: $1000.00 SPM
Trade Value or Items Looking For: PTR- Enfield 303- Drako- CZ Shadow

Willing to Ship: Yes

Bill of Sale Required?: No

Item Description: Recently acquired this 31 inch(23 inch blade) super rare katana sword made in Japan in 1847. The sword was hand forged by famous Japanese sword maker Alzu Motooki. I located another of his similar swords posted for sale in Japan for 5k. This sword needs a restoration after being stored away for years. The blade is still razor sharp which says a lot about the quality of craftsmanship for something that’s 175 years old. I’m willing to ship at just cost to you. I’m interested in a PTR, minty Infield 303, CZ Shadow, or a souped up Drako. I’m very approachable if you’ve got something interesting but cash is king. I’m more than willing to add cash on my end in trades. SPM

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[Shags]

This is an amazing piece, I wish I knew more of the history behind it. Sword would have been 21 years old by the Meiji restoration. Most didn't survive the restoration and out of those most have deteriorated beyond repair. You have a real piece of Japanese history.

If I had the extra cash I'd be all over it. GLWS

 

[Robocop0068]

I’ve been researching for a professional restorer to honor the man that made this but it’s pricey and there aren’t many folks out there to do the job right. I appreciate the great comments sir.

 

[JekyllTidesFisher3181]

I'd love to see a pic of the entire sword, sheath as well! Very cool

 

[Robocop0068]

As requested sir

 

[41mag]

Very interesting …unique ! GLWS

 

[Robocop0068]

I appreciate it. Makes me wonder who it was made for and what all it’s been through. I met with another collector who thinks it might be a WW2 trophy. It was with a Japanese Arisaka rifle so maybe so??? Handed down through a military family maybe.

 

[bugsy714]

I appreciate it. Makes me wonder who it was made for and what all it’s been through. I met with another collector who thinks it might be a WW2 trophy. It was with a Japanese Arisaka rifle so maybe so??? Handed down through a military family maybe.

I think those swords carried in World War II had to be cut down to a regulation length. Is this one trimmed?


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[streetroc]

I think those swords carried in World War II had to be cut down to a regulation length. Is this one trimmed?


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I think the shorter swords were designed more to be carried be carried in the imperial court than as actual fighting weapons. I'm pretty sure the samurai were still carrying swords as status symbols in 1847. I'm no expert in Japanese history though. Either way, its awesome and GLWS!

 

[Shags]

I think the shorter swords were designed more to be carried be carried in the imperial court than as actual fighting weapons. I'm pretty sure the samurai were still carrying swords as status symbols in 1847. I'm no expert in Japanese history though. Either way, its awesome and GLWS!

The Japanese still had their warrior class (samurai) during 1847 so to see people carrying was commonplace. The Meiji restoration began in 1868 when the Japanese Imperial government under the rule of emperor Meiji systematically removed the warrior class from Japanese society.

The imperial court used short swords or wazakashi similar to how the US marines use sabers in a ceremonial sense. Wazakashi were also what you‘d typically find in WW1 and WW2, not a full sized blade (katana). If this was a war trophy that means someone was a member of a well established clan (ie. Tokugawa, Oda, Ashikaga, etc) and the blade was passed down through the generations.