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[Butch]

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 

 

 

[Katsujinken]

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. 

[Ray Singer]

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

[Butch]

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[Butch]

Pic3 

[Butch]

Sorry I Doubled some of my pics a bit new to this !!!

[Butch]

The blade is a different shape to my wartime blades

[Ray Singer]

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.

[Butch]

Thank you hope this helps

[Grey Doffin]

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

[Geraint]

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.

[Butch]

Thanks Geraint...

No I think I will stick to military swords !!!

lol

[Butch]

Here are the pics of the tang on a darker background ..

[Butch]

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