Mrbacon Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Hello. I picked up a couple of wwii Japanese Samurai Swords at an estate sale the other day. I could definitely use some help identifying exactly what it is, what the writing says, and curious as to what it may be worth. I would greatly appreciate any response. Quote
Ray Singer Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Noshu ju Fujiwara Masatsune. Appears to be a WWII showato arsenal blade. Best regards, Ray 1 Quote
Geraint Posted September 9 Report Posted September 9 Dear James. You have posted images of two swords, does the signature relate to the one in the metal scabbard/saya? If so then there appears to be a small stamp above the signature which confirms that it is a WWII blade, as Ray has already suggested. The other sword with the leather covered scabbard/saya and the pierced guard/tsuba is perhaps rather different, do you have an image of the tang/nakago for that one? All the best. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted September 9 Report Posted September 9 Hi James! Like Geraint asked, could you remove the handle (tsuka) of the second sword and show the signature? The first, made by Masatsune was likely made around 1940-41. The small stamp is the Showa inspection stamp of the Seki Cutlery Manufacturers Association and not an Army arsenal stamp. Yours looks like it has a nice hamon (temper pattern)! These swords vary from market to market, but on average are worth around $1,200-1,400. The same can be said about your second sword, unless we see that it was traditionally made, which would drive the price up higher around $2,000ish. Good page for caring for your swords: Japanese Sword Care - Japaneseswordindex.com 1 Quote
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