Post-War Souvenir Kai Gunto?

[Kolekt-To]

Just saw this listed on the Bay. Appears to be one of those Post-War souvenir swords that has been discussed here on the NMB. What do you guys think about this sword?

 

[Bruce Pennington]

If you haven't read the article on these, it can be found here: 

 

I have one because I feel they are the "book-end" to Japanese war swords, meaning, the last swords made by Japan for war.  There is a chance that some of the blades were surplus, made for war but never used.  So, in that regard, some of them likely carry the last blades made for WWII.  I think most of them were made after the war, but that's speculation. 

 

They usually have nice, stainless steel blades.  The fittings, in hand, are fairly light-weight, and while they look good, are somewhat cheaply made compared to the war fittings.

 

All in all, I'm glad I own one.  They tend to sell in the $400-500 USD range.  Any sold higher than that are due to the buyers (and sellers) thinking they are kaigunto.

[PNSSHOGUN]

If they are post war I can't see the appeal beyond a good condition sword using mostly original parts. Nice for display/gift? Or as Bruce says, a bookend in Gunto history.