Mei translation for Type 94 Gunto request

[hskeffington]

Hello,

 

Find attached a picture of a WWII Wakizashi with a Showa stamp. I'd like to get it translated.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Harry

[Mark]

Seki Mifuka Masayuki saku. made by Masayuki, Fuller & Gregory have the personal name as Mifuka but i am not sure if this is the correct translation.

[Nobody]

The correct reading of the name is Miwa Masayuki (三輪正行).

Ref. http://home.earthlink.net/~ttstein/masayuk4.jpg

[hskeffington]

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated.

 

I would assume that since it's a non-traditional sword it's value wouldn't be very high. Would that be a correct assessment?

 

--Harry

[Brian]

Yes. But Showato wakizashi are far scarcer than katana, so I think a militaria collector would pay a premium for a shorter one.

That assumes that there was no shortening from the front, and the saya etc is shorter. Post pics out of interest.

 

Brian

[hskeffington]

See attached picture.

 

--Harry

[Brian]

Harry,

That pic is labelled as full sword, but is just another pic of the nakago. To give you any info, we will need a full shot of the sword.

The nakago looks full (katana) size though, so I'd be surprised if the blade length was under 60.6cm nagasa.

 

Brian