Sodeska

Thanks for the information folks. Yes, this is my first Japanese sword. I will move the black seppa, I wasn't

sure if that was OK or not. I have tried to take some better photos of it but taking the blade is really hard with

the reflections. You can see better  the hit to the spine and also looks like the blade edge was hit near the hilt.

Is there an estimate  to the age or era of the blade? When I purchased it I was hoping it was authentic.

I recently acquired this type 98 Gunto. It's flawed and damaged I know but I do like it. 

What do you folks think? Not signed on the tang and what may be battle damage along 

with blade flaws. 

Thanks.