matthew

Hi Thanks for your advice , i might keep it together as yet as a display piece im not sure , the habaki is terrible and spoils the overall look ,if i could find a better one that fits properly i might keep it together regards mat

Thats a good idea ,thanks bruce , maybe i will try to sell the fittings on , maybe ebay , the blade can go in the bin ,thanks again ,kind regards matt

Thanks bruce , yes the notches are offset , i thought it had been lashed together from different parts , only reason i bought it was because it was very cheap less than £100 , probably best to see if i can get my money , thanks again

Picked this up today for very little money , the blade has been sanded at some point , habaki has been added also the scabbard is a strange composition ,not quite sure but not metal , all fittings have Matching numbers , could this sword be salvaged or is it worth it ? would need a new catch in the handle ,new habaki and blade sorting out , i think probably not the time or effort ?

Here is a picture of the signature

Thanks Ray

Hi all , This sword is ownwed by an elderly gent who would like to know some more info about it , And so he sent me a couple of pics , one is a written copy of the signature , i will hopefully get a picture of the tang soon , any information would be helpfull , i know he will appretiate it thanks

Here are a few more pictures from the seller , after much thought i have took the plunge and bought the sword , i might post some new pics once it arrives

Thanks for all your replies 👍

Hi bruce , i managed to get a picture of the serial number and ive sent you a pm also ,thanks

Hi everyone , im very much a novice and im looking to buy a mantetsu sword which i have my eye on , i dont doubt the seller but im looking for a second opinion as such , i hope you dont mind me putting a few pictures up of the signature just to see what you think. thanks

Great thanks ray

Woops sorry , I should of known that

Hi all, just wondered if anyone could id this signature please , the sword is not in the best condition ,pitting in areas scabbard very worn , im unsure about its age as i cant see any arsenal stamps , Thanks for any help you give me .