Gunto?

[shingen]

A friend of mine came across the following Gunto:

 

 

I am still studying to learn the Nihonto basics but thought this might be interesting for discussion.

[Grey Doffin]

I don't think this is Gunto (except for the mounts); looks to be an older blade. I can make out Musashi Taro Yasukuni, I think. Could you post a better picture of the nakago (tang) with the signature oriented properly (tip of blade to the ceiling) and we'll be able to read it.

Grey

[mdiddy]

I think we have seen this one before: viewtopic.php?f=50&t=9580&hilit=yasukuni.

[shingen]

It is the same one as Munster is the one selling it on this website. So this is what they call Gimei?

 

Thanks!

[Mark]

Rick

 

when you say "you came across this" i ASSUME, wrongly, that you saw it locally or maybe found it and now own it. I would prefer you include a link to a website if it is owned by someone else that way i can understand what i am commenting on. I am happy to help someone learn about their own sword, and do not mind commenting on something owned by others, but i think it is only fair and honest to let us know what the situation is before we comment. As previously noted this sword has aleardy been discussed

[shingen]

My apologies Mark, I do really appreciate the friendly help from the people here. With I came across I meant a friend of mine spotted it on a website (Munster's site) and showed it to me. I thought I might be able to learn something from this and decided to post it here. I should however used the search function a bit more intensive then I did.

 

Next time I will make sure I will post with a more clear background and more information like link. etc.