Thank you all for helping me learn about these two swords. I have received a lot of requests for more more information on them, please "dumb down" your requests as I do not understand the technical terms. If you guys would like some better pictures or measurements of specific features of the blades please understand I am new to this community and am trying to learn as much as I can quickly.
I have also received several requests to disclose my agenda regarding these blades and let me be very clear: THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE
I am interested in the value of these blades but The monetary value of these blades is surpassed greatly by the history of where it came from. The men that held this blade before my family used it as a combat weapon in the tradition of Japan, and I respect that.
My grandfather died around Christmas in 2000, my grandmother has been put in hospice due to her late stage Alzheimer's. My grandfather was stationed in China during WW2, with a division of the navy where he was part of covert operations to defend mainland China from the invasion of the Empire of Japan. I am interested in authentication of these blades and the signatures on them for the sole purpose of understanding how and why my grandfather came into possession of them. In addition to the blades, my grandfather also was in possession of an officers sidearm pistol. If you are interested in pictures of the pistol I will post some, I have had the pistol authenticated by a firearms expert and it is beautiful.
Again, thank you for your help, teaching me so much about the rich history of these weapons and the smithing techniques. Please be respectful with your requests. Happy holidays, Colin Nicletti
