MusketeerA23 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Posted August 4, 2016 I recently purchased a Kai Gunto Naval Officers sword and want to make sure this is not a fake. The family I purchased from stated their father brought it home after the war ended. They guarantee it is authentic and will give me 30 days to inspect. If not happy will refund me. I have researched across the board and believe it is original but, I am not an expert. I greatly appreciate your insight and assistance! Bob Quote
Stephen Posted August 4, 2016 Report Posted August 4, 2016 Its Real Shin Gunto not Kai Navy, good collectible showato signed Yoshinao. 2 Quote
MusketeerA23 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Posted August 4, 2016 Thank you! You made my day! Any idea what you believe it is worth? Quote
vajo Posted August 4, 2016 Report Posted August 4, 2016 Nice one Bob! It is a type 98 complete in good condition. worth: Here in germany a friend would pay 1200 - 1400 EUR inkl. import tax without any question. 1 Quote
Greg F Posted August 4, 2016 Report Posted August 4, 2016 Hi Bob, congrats on the new sword. The koshirae looks in quite good condition. Greg Quote
MusketeerA23 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Posted August 5, 2016 The sword does not seem to have the Hamon line, Its hazy on the bottom of the blade. The rest of the blade is shiny and reflective. Do Hamons fade over time or did many swords not rally have them? Quote
Stephen Posted August 5, 2016 Report Posted August 5, 2016 its showato, chippy mei is a give away Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted September 6, 2016 Report Posted September 6, 2016 This does have a hamon, it's the darker line along the cutting edge. Most war blades had a straight temper line not the wavy kind. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.