Type 98 gunto 'Sukenobu' on fleabay

[3Jean]

Good afternoon,

I'm currently looking for a Type 98 and I found this one on EBay. I looked up 'Sukenobu' and found one example, but the mei on that sword was different from this one. Also, there doesn't seem to be an arsenal stamp. I still have a lot to learn, so any help would be most appreciated. 

Thanks!

John

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405311634756?_skw=ww2+Japanese+officers+sword&itmmeta=01JFFY2PGSHWD73SS2HPYAA78K&hash=item5e5e74bd44:g:UeQAAOSwcRpnHo7z&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKleBKnvBJK92UAMOKICsEpuZIX89DB0bWr4%2BHTkU6dqMPepHSmAO7RROZckijJKlJ%2BcdZA7g5QIom7dAJc82iqF5GyuQ3lveT8x%2B70HEaZWu4kBITcghMuEnPiPNlDKdpAyChSiWUgRvc9optCm8%2BzQFTcV21qqdu3aOb%2FM7TzaWNsnA6nEv1a9UwFPdUTkHhcRMay8nUZJ2Bd14Su0W06vC7cH%2Fg1M94pZjkbGksZNAZCoJg0nnWD66wNIAkPxLr4G0P3RRxGmXEl3IVMRHiMcN2jxVo15CV1mI9S3vY2RoUpBjBf7%2BQgbnAT5rcWdwcE%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8Loiv77ZA

[Shugyosha]

Hi Jean,

There’s one here by with the same signature Noshu ju Sukenobu) and an RJT star stamp to compare to the one you’re looking at. https://www.Japanese...katana/2210-1161.htm
 

For me there’s something odd about the signature and tang of the one you posted. He’s an RJT smith but the signature on this is really roughly done and the file marks are missing from the lower half of the tang and, as you say, no stamp, though it might be hidden by the tsuba. To be honest, the tang looks like it has been doctored to me. 

 

I can’t comment on the fittings as military swords aren’t my thing but unless you get some reassurance from other members on the forum I’d suggest looking elsewhere. 

[3Jean]

Hi John,

Thanks for responding. Yeah, the sig on the ebay blade isn't even close to the one that you posted and I can probably do better for that price. Moving on!

Thanks & Happy Holidays!

John