Butch Posted October 7, 2021 Report Posted October 7, 2021 Could someone please help me with this sword having recently just joined this forum I have been trying just to collect Wartime swords. But recently I picked this sword up... Would be ever so grateful for any information about the sword . Many thanks Gareth Quote
Katsujinken Posted October 7, 2021 Report Posted October 7, 2021 Hi Gareth, Please post more photos, including details of the nakago (tang), hamon, and kissaki (tip). If you need help removing the tsuka (handle) please let us know. Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 7, 2021 Report Posted October 7, 2021 Hi Gareth, can you provide a clear vertical photo of the nakago (tang) of the sword with the handle removed? So far, you are showing is an older katana in above-average quality mountings. Certainly pre-war (in case you had a question about age). Best regards, Ray Quote
Butch Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Posted October 7, 2021 Sorry I Doubled some of my pics a bit new to this !!! Quote
Butch Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Posted October 7, 2021 The blade is a different shape to my wartime blades Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 7, 2021 Report Posted October 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Butch said: The blade is a different shape to my wartime blades This looks like a shinshinto blade (in a non-traditional polish). Would like to see the entire nakago, but that is my impression. 1 Quote
Grey Doffin Posted October 8, 2021 Report Posted October 8, 2021 Hi Gareth, Please post a picture of the nakago (tang) against a dark background. Your camera is adjusting to the white background and we can see no detail on the nakago. Grey Quote
Geraint Posted October 8, 2021 Report Posted October 8, 2021 Dear Gareth. On the plus side you have a really nice katana in good condition, polish not withstanding, in nice koshirae. Silver foiled habaki, nice shi shi fittings and attractive saya. Well done! One significant drawback, this might ruin you for collecting WWII swords. All the best, Celt to Celt. 1 Quote
Butch Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Posted October 8, 2021 Thanks Geraint... No I think I will stick to military swords !!! lol Quote
Butch Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Posted October 8, 2021 Here are the pics of the tang on a darker background .. Quote
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