Bruce Pennington Posted November 10, 2022 Report Posted November 10, 2022 Guys, A friend of mine has a WWII gunto with this blade in it. Mumei. Looks older that WWII to me. What do you think? Can we give him a rough guess on an age? The nagasa is 25 18/32" Thanks, in advance! 1 Quote
David Flynn Posted November 10, 2022 Report Posted November 10, 2022 Bruce, it appears to me to be, a Showa Period unsigned Gendaito. 1 Quote
vajo Posted November 10, 2022 Report Posted November 10, 2022 Bruce it seems to be lower quality. The pictures are bad. I can't see anything good. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted November 10, 2022 Author Report Posted November 10, 2022 Thanks guys! The Type 98 fittings are mostly standard, just has a slightly upgraded habaki. So, the soldier must have been trying to get his sword for a cheap price. Quote
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