Seeking Authenticity Information on Type 98 Gunto

[MacTheWhopper]

I made a post in the translation section to have someone attempt to read thew mei. What I probably should do is get a post here and see what people thick about the sword. The pictures arent great but hopefully someone will be able to chime in. To me this one looks a bit more promising. The Tsuka appears to be in really good condition and that is a bit of a concern to me. I can try to get more pictures if needed but it seems like its a really big hassle for him due to his age and trouble with taking clear pictures.

 

[ROKUJURO]

You have the correct reading of the MEI, so now you can start researching the smith. The little I think I can see in the pictures lets me believe it to be an oil quenched WWII blade.  Maybe my old eyes do not see it correctly.

[Geraint]

Dear Kenny.

 

Have no concerns about the tsuka, it looks great!

 

All the best.

[Bruce Pennington]

Type 98 Japanese Officers Gunto.  Looks like the saya is aluminum?  Not rare, but not standard either.  The thick seppa like yours are usually found on gunto of a high quality than the average.  Your guy probably spent a little extra on this.