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Thanks Oli, thanks Hokke. I don't plan to bid on it if price goes up too much. As to pictures quality, would better photos help? In case I get it, because of law here, I have return window of 14 days without any reason. So I'd be able to take as many photos as I want.

Well, then I'd expect answer 'it's impossible to tell from those pictures' and that's still would be helpful. So, thanks for your response.

I asked because I wanted to know if it's real Nihonto. If this was wrong board then I am sorry. Best regards, Jakub

Thanks. I appreciate the advice. I did check the sale section, and indeed there are a lot of beautiful blades up for sale. But 2,5k - 3k euro seems a bit too steep entry point for me. I know that from serious collectors standpoint, this Wakizashi is basically scrap, but I personally don't mind its condition. I primarily collect blackpowder guns, and for those pitting isn't anything unusual Best regards, Jakub

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Hello everyone, After purchasing my Kyu Gunto, I came across this Wakizashi on polish auction website. I know that even if its real Nihonto, it isn't worth much as blade is in bad condition, but market for Japanese swords isnt great here. Also, I'd prefer to start collection with something inexpensive, rather than jumping head first and spending few thousands It is described as Wakizashi from Edo period, blade length: 44cm, overall length 66cm. Best regards, Jakub

Thanks Scogg!

Yes, seems to be match! Thanks a lot. A bit of shame it isn't military, but I still really like its look.

Thanks! I am not sure it was painted black, for me it looks more as if some ground paint was used between gilding and bronze/brass. As there is not much gold left on mine, it started peeking through. It also might be just oxidation, but I am not sure.

Here is the picture from book by Fuller & Gregory, which seller used as source of his claims. I doubt mine belonged to general officer though, as I'd assume such sword would have higher quality blade.

Hello, I recently bought Kyu Gunto sword on local auction platform and I'd love to get some additional info on it. I am absolute amateur when it comes to swords and all I learned comes from maybe half of hour googling before buying it. Seller described is as 19th century Kyu Gunto, but I know it's always good idea to take what sellers say with grain of salt. He also sent me picture from book showing handle with same pattern as mine, that one supposedly belonged to general officer. Blade seems to be plated (?), but I'd say it was sharpened. There is Habaki, but blade is probably machine made. I also don't see any way to take it apart (I guess it's held together by the pin on top?). I know it's not very valuable sword, especially because of its shape, but I am fine with that. I'd be grateful for any more information - especially general dating, if it was dress or combat sword? Best regards, Jakub