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Could you give us better photo of tsuba? Someone remade tsuka.

Konnichiwa?

Without a doubt in my mind, Rob & Scogg are calling it what it is, a reproduction.

All I can say is that Hamish is absolutely trustworthy.

Hi @Tsuba Dan its possible enjoy with some pics of your collection for understand better what you say? thanks!

Hi again Ben, Now I was wrong on one of these the week before last...they are tricky but personally, I wouldn't buy it. As Sam pointed out the kissaki seems overly elongated for a 95 The bohi finishes early on Kissaki end I also noticed what appears to be punched (concave) dimples on the tsuka 5he font on the numbering is unusual and in isolation maybe not bad but if I add everything up, it's a mark against The fuchi stamps are also spac3d out and possibly overly large ...see my comparison picture Don't like the look of the menuki (weird shape/lack detail) ...again see pic of mine from the same Arsenal Small point but the bohi start is in the position but dosent have the normal square/rounded end (there were variations like this though) Kabutogane looks rough lacks detail...large sarute loop.... again maybe variations but lots of small things sticking out for me Rob

Thanks John, I came here to check. Honestly, these days, not a bad price. I wonder what price it could have realized if it were marketed better, on a different platform other than goodwill. I hope it shows up being posted here someday, so I can record the saya number . -Sam

Hi Ben, I agree with Rob. Definitely a fake or repro. The biggest tell is the tip of the blade. The profile of the tip is wrong, and also the groove ends too early. Another big fake identifier is the dimpling on the handle; it should be raised and even from the casting process, whereas your example looks like it’s been punched inward with a tool. Other less obvious signs are the font of the serial number and the the stamps on the Fuchi. When it comes to Japanese swords, beware auction “papers of authenticity”, as their goal is primarily to SELL. Hope this helps, All the best, -Sam

Fellow nihonto enthusiasts, after a long search in online auctions and Japanese websites I reach out to you because there always seems to be something (pictures, paper authenticity, seller reputation, price...) that looks off-putting to me. Hopefully I´m not being unreasonable and we can close a deal here. I´m looking at a wide range of options, I want a blade that´s in good condition, papered (ideally TH), with koshirae (nice looking tsuba) and fittings (ideally gold inlayed). I have no specific constraints regarding the school/smith, but I do tend to favor Midare over Suguha (could settle for both). For a late Muromachi katana, I expect it to be signed and dated. If it's Kamakura-Nanboku I also consider suriage and mumei pieces. Buying from EU, budget is up to 4K€ (shipping, taxes, customs included).

Hi Rob, thank you for your reply. The man even has papers from an auction saying it’s real. Can you please explain me what you see that it’s fake.

Hi Ben, IMO it is a fake (reproduction) Here is a good link on the IJA Type 95 NCO sword http://ohmura-study.net/957.html Rob

First, its probably being offered for sale in Japan. Second.... its probably earlier than Kambun but later than Tembun. Most likely shinto though. Hamon is not seen, only hadori, so its either not nie heavy, or the polish was done quickly by a dealer.

Hello, I came across this wakizashi for sell and I would appreciate any information on the blade and koshirae and possibly a translation of the signature on the Tsuba. These are the measurements. NAGASA-18.74 SORI-0.47 TOTAL Len-26.38 MOTOHABA-1.17 SAKIHABA-0.81 MOTOKASANE-0.29 SAKIKASANE-0.19 BLADE WEIGHT-500gr TOTAL-835 Chansen

Hello, I hope your expertise will help me to see if it’s real or a genuine fake. Somethings whispering in my ear that it’s not as real as made in Japan in WW2. It’s for bidding and even if not real WW2 I would love to buy it, just not for the price of a real. What’s do you guys think ? Hope on your answers, Ben

come guys, help me find these find a new home

have doubles so these need to go Price F/G is $65 usd connoisseurs is $40 USD ono on both

Thanks all. That got me on to trawling ebay. Took me back, interesting what turns up, A popular tsuba. Antique Pine Copper Tsuba Samurai Katana Sword Guard Bushido from Japan | eBay Japanese Sword Tsuba Copper Pine Motif Edo Antique Guard with Box Tosogu | eBay Antique Japanese Sword Tsuba Copper Kadmatsu Pine Motif Edo Era 6.8-7.2cm | eBay Edo period Japan antique copper Pine Tree Tsuba Box sword katana armor blade | eBay

That's not all. Looks like someone carved out the Hi with chisel and angle grinder.

Sword measures 27 1/2 inches long, Blade measures 20 inches long

I've got a few In good condition. Also have 4 on their own that I picked up at an arms fair

Measurements before all..

Someone attemted to polish or grind out some flaw next to the habaki.

Out walking yesterday and saw some bulrushes. The heads explode into a fluffy kind of cotton wool. Actually they were probably not the only sort of tinder used for starting fires.

Maybe 勝正 Katsumasa 正和十八年八月 August of Showa 18

Hello Jon, Welcome to the forum. I believe the sword is dated "August, 1943". The shorter signature with only two characters should be the name of the smith. Please wait for this to be confirmed and for further translation, as I am still learning.