yoshihara blades: which one?

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hi there!

i have been thinking about buying a yoshihara blade for quite a long time. now, there are two small pretty knives for sale on bladegallery, both US$ 2300 (not the bigger ones...). what do you think? are they worth the money? which hamon would you prefer?

thanks a lot!
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[severtecher]

I would have to say they are probably worth the money. Any maker from the Art Knife Invt. has gotta be a good investment.Mr. Yoshiharas work is fantastic. I prefer the double edged tanto at $9000. If i had the disposable income i would not hesitate to buy that one.

 

[Joss]

IMHO they are worth whatever you want to spend for them. However, keep in mind that they are those small knives that fit in the side of a scabbard. Granted, those are oversized, but they still:

1 - are not considered a Jpz sword from a legal standpoint in Jp. That has significant implications in terms of value.
2 - are only polished on one side, so you miss a big piece of the picture.

 

[HJK]

I think they are worth the money and either one would be fine. However, the double edged tantos are outstanding: that's my weakness
Although I think they're worth the money, they are a bit too expensive when a dressed Howard Clark or other great smith is in the same neighbourhood. Still, a Yoshindo blade is really special and if you've been eyeing his work for a while, you'll love the blade that appeals to you. Really love it. That would make it worth the money most of all.
I can't see the nie well in those pictures, but they still make me salivate.