Real Or Fake Wwii Sword

[MusketeerA23]

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

[Stephen]

Its Real Shin Gunto not Kai Navy, good collectible showato signed Yoshinao.  

[MusketeerA23]

Thank you!  You made my day!  Any idea what you believe it is worth?

[SteveM]

Yoshichika, I think. (吉近)

[vajo]

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.

[Greg F]

Hi Bob, congrats on the new sword. The koshirae looks in quite good condition.

 

Greg

[MusketeerA23]

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?

[Stephen]

its showato, chippy mei is a give away

[Bruce Pennington]

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.