Military?

[blackpowder]

Hi guys!

Is this sword a military version? 

[blackpowder]

[Brian]

Nope. Antique civilian

[Matsunoki]

Samurai katana (??length??) in Han-dachi mounts which are similar to Tachi mounts but worn as a katana (or wakizashi)

[Daniel]

Is this some form of handachi koshirae?

[Daniel]

As always, too slow… 😂

[blackpowder]

Total lenght of the sword is about 77 cm

Blade lenght 52 cm

Any idea about the age?

Is it Worth the money to restore it in a good shape, or just hang it on the Wall?

[Matsunoki]

Your sword is actually a wakizashi…..it’s too short for a katana. It also appears unsigned. Being realistic, an unsigned wakizashi is not high on most collectors lists unless it’s something special and from the images it is difficult to tell. Others with more knowledge than me will hopefully comment. Overall it is in neglected condition and to restore the whole package….blade and mounts…would be pretty expensive plus in Sweden I’m not sure how easily you would find reliable restorers. That could mean sending it to USA or Japan which adds more to the costs and usually involves lengthy waits. Add to that the current problem many of us have in actually sending swords around the world with carriers and airlines refusing to handle them, customs staff impounding swords etc. 

I think your best bet is to preserve what you have. Keeping  the blade dry and lightly oiled to prevent further rust is the most important thing. Don’t leave it dripping in oil- a light film is best. Stabilise any of the mounts that need it…..spilt saya or tsuka can be carefully glued if necessary etc.

Please don’t be tempted to try do it yourself  restoration to the blade. That requires a very experienced specialist and it’s easy to cause serious damage to both the blade and it’s value!

Do you intend to collect or is this a one off possession?

Just my opinion!

All the best.

colin

[Matsunoki]

PS…..meant to say don’t oil or clean the tang…..just leave it alone and keep it dry.

[blackpowder]

Many thanks for the information.

I will kerp it on the Wall.

This is my first Japanese sword, but I have a feeling that more will come

 

What do you think about how old it can be?

[Bruce Pennington]

17 hours ago, blackpowder said:

What do you think about how old it can be?

There are some guys on this forum that may address that, but you'll find a lot more of them at the Nihonto Forum of NMB.  They'll need a full length shot of the bare blade, good close-ups of the blade tip and mid-section, showing hamon (temper line) and steel texture, and good shots of the nakago.  Measurements help too: