Type 98 Authenticity and quality assurance.

[wtim]

Подлинность и гарантия качества.
Здравствуйте, уважаемые эксперты и поклонники японского холодного оружия. У меня есть возможность приобрести Type 98. С вашей помощью я хотел бы узнать больше об этом оружии и, конечно же, оценить его качество, поскольку купить его дёшево мне не удастся. С уважением, Виталий

[Brian]

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Hello, dear experts and fans of Japanese edged weapons. I have the opportunity to purchase a Type 98. With your help, I would like to learn more about this weapon and, of course, evaluate its quality, as I won't be able to buy it cheap. Sincerely, Vitaly

 

Appears to be a Showato...not traditionally made. Wartime sword, I expect with the tassel you're looking at $1200 or around there. If paying much more than that, I would think twice.

[wtim]

I have a couple of weeks to think it over. The price is roughly in line with your estimate, in euros. The year of manufacture is listed, but I'd like to discuss all the details with you.

[wtim]

Thanks, Brian. It's all pretty clear, at least considering the price. Best regards

[Bruce Pennington]

Made by Yoshichika, in 1944. A Gifu smith.

 

"YOSHICHIKA (吉近), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Yoshichika” (吉近), real name Yoshioka Tetsujirō (吉岡鉄次郎)"

 

Might have a small Seki stamp near the top.  It's a nice looking sword and lucky to have the leather cover in such good shape.  Company grade officer's tassel is a plus.  Worth the price.

 

[wtim]

Thanks, Bruce. That's helpful information, but the price is a bit steep (~$1500+). Anyway, I have time to think about it.

[Tensho]

Unless its really hard to get gunto where you are that price is too steep.