I know that the crack makes the sword unsuitable for its intended purpouse but who in their right mind would use a antique swort for cutting anyway? So as unsightly the crack is does it rly make this artifact totally worthless?
Some people in Japan use Shinto/Shinshinto-era swords (1600s-1867) blades for tameshigiri. Shinsakuto/gendaito (modern blades) can run upwards of 5k USD minimum, so antiques are often cheaper from that time period if it's an unsigned or out of polish sword.
As for making it totally worthless, many of the people in the market look at these as works of art and want it to be a functional sword as well. Hagire isn't necessarily a sign of damage, but also smithing issues.
@@ZYNKYOKU I have no knowledge when it comes to antiques so thank you for explaining this to me! As a blacksmith i look at these pieces more through the eyes of a craftsmen and more as a reference or artpiece.
i love all 3 blades,i love katana and tanto koshirae
@@vladimirkovacevic1656 Thank you for your kind comments and welcomes board!
Given that it's worthless I will happily take it off your hands at shipping costs. 😁
😂 Welcome aboard!
I understood a crack like that had to run from the cutting edge to be fatal.
No, horizontal or vertical within the Yakiba is bad news...
@@armouryantiquesandmilitaria Are you sure that's a crack or could it be a bad weld line?
@@althesmith Yes, unfortunately it is hagire.
Brilliant video Neil what is the age on the damaged sword
@@ryanperkins6699 Thank you for your comment and welcome aboard! The SA dagger sold in our Antique Shop on Saturday.
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I know that the crack makes the sword unsuitable for its intended purpouse but who in their right mind would use a antique swort for cutting anyway? So as unsightly the crack is does it rly make this artifact totally worthless?
Thank you for your comment and welcome aboard.
Some people in Japan use Shinto/Shinshinto-era swords (1600s-1867) blades for tameshigiri. Shinsakuto/gendaito (modern blades) can run upwards of 5k USD minimum, so antiques are often cheaper from that time period if it's an unsigned or out of polish sword.
As for making it totally worthless, many of the people in the market look at these as works of art and want it to be a functional sword as well. Hagire isn't necessarily a sign of damage, but also smithing issues.
@@ZYNKYOKU Thank you for your comment and welcome aboard.
@@ZYNKYOKU I have no knowledge when it comes to antiques so thank you for explaining this to me! As a blacksmith i look at these pieces more through the eyes of a craftsmen and more as a reference or artpiece.