sword Age question

[jeep54]

Hello

Can anyone tell me the age of this sword.  It was a direct vet PTO bring back.  I cannot find any markings on it.

Thank you

 

[jeep54]

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[ChrisW]

Without seeing the blade itself, it is hard to estimate an age based on the nakago (tang) by itself.

For the best results, share some pictures of the blade without any fittings on it with some measurements as well.

Buuuut.. based on the crispness of the yasurime (the filemarks on the nakago) and the lack of dark patina, I would hazard to guess that this blade is probably no more than 200 years of age.

[jeep54]

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[Grey Doffin]

Hi Charles,

If you take pictures on a dark background we'll be able to see more detail.

Grey

[jeep54]

Here ya go..

 

[jeep54]

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[tosogu_eu]

My 2 cent; this is a 19th cent. Ubu Wakizashi, mumei with some below average fittings and in a rather rough condition. 

 

Ubu (not shortened) and mumei (not signed) together with a rather late work around 1850 or even meiji; it does likely not hold grear value.

[jeep54]

Thank you for the help  Very interesting information.   I was very happy to pick it up from the family of the veteran.