Majorkonig49

Just one question aboit it being a "non-traditionally made blade", does that mean this was maching made or was it hand forged but forged from a diferent grade steel or forged using a different method?

Hi, i have a Japanese Kaigunto that i am thinking about selling. My major interist is third reich militaria and the sword doesnt realy fit in my collection. Any estimates on what the sword is worth and what you think i could get for it would be great, that is if i wanted to part with this beauty Thanks to David McDonald and cabowen, i was able to fing that the tang signature reads "(Seki stamp) Noshu Seki ju Hattori Masahiro saku Made by Hattori Masahiro of Seki, (in Noshu)". Unfotanatly the blade has a small knick near the tip but that is the blades only flaw. As for the furnature and fitings, it is Kaigunto. What makes this one special is the sharkskin covering on the Saya. All in all its a fin example of a kaigunto with all the parts. Hear are some pic!!! tell me what you think, Thanks again to David McDonald and cabowen for the translation!!

Thanks alot for the translation, i was wondering why a traditionaly made blade would carry an arsanal stamp on ita nd now i know lol. Realy apreciate it!!!

Hi!! I have a vet bring back sword given to me by grandmother(grandfather died in the 60's) so he was not around to tell me about it. Through my research i have found that it is a Japanese Kaigunto or atleast has Kaigunto furnature, Others on a different militaria site say the blade itslefe may be quite older than its WWII fitings. The only problem is that i dont read Japanese. I would greatly apreciate if someone would tranlate the signature. I also included a pic of the tip of the sword that shows the Hamon as it is a beutiful part of the sword. Unfortunatly there is a knick on the tip but the one you see is the only flaw. If you would like, i can also upload pics of the furnature. Thanks again Majorkonig