ww2 shin gusto mounted sword

[Markdd]

Hi,

Heres another of my swords another ww2 vet bring back with a older blade ,no Mei.

Has the blade been shortened the Bo hi run all the way down the Nakago

22.5in cutting edge 

28.75in overall

[ChrisW]

Very nice blade! That's one I'd like to own/take care of myself! Let me know if you ever plan to part with it!

As for the bohi... I think that yes, it means its been shortened. But I am no expert on that.

[Mister Gunto]

Definately looks to be suriage. Very nice blade, and looks like nice gunto koshirae too. Nice find! 

[ROKUJURO]

Con mucho gunto.....

[Markdd]

Hi,

Any idea as to period some I knew thought it was Hizen-to about 1600.

[Geraint]

Dear Mark.

 

What characteristics of Hizen to did your friend suggest were present in this sword?  From what we can see in these images the sword appears to be quite wide with narrow shinogi and extended kissaki.  It certainly appears suriage.  

What can you see of the boshi?  

 

Given what we can see here most people would suggest an earlier date than 1600 but you have the advantage of having the sword in hand.  What do you see?

 

All the best.

 

 

[Markdd]

46 minutes ago, Geraint said:

Dear Mark.

 

What characteristics of Hizen to did your friend suggest were present in this sword?  From what we can see in these images the sword appears to be quite wide with narrow shinogi and extended kissaki.  It certainly appears suriage.  

What can you see of the boshi?  

 

Given what we can see here most people would suggest an earlier date than 1600 but you have the advantage of having the sword in hand.  What do you see?

 

All the best.

 

 

Hi,

he didnt give any details just a opinion based on it having a bo-hi, but then again he know as much as me will look at the points you have raised and see if I can take any photos of the boshi.

Thanks for the input mark