Chris Rowe

I need some help I do not know what I have. I do know that my grandfather brought them back from the war and they have been in his possession ever since. Cleaning out the attic and found them. The one on the right is a metal sheath with bullet damage and a makeshift wire repair. One on right has a decorative ivory/bone handle, the blade is good and sandwiched between two bamboo. I am in the Richmond Virginia area and would appreciate any help or insight

I need some help in the Japanese sword community. I’m in the Richmond Virginia area. My grandfather was in World War II brought over two Japanese swords so I have recently come across them. I do not know what I have. One has an ivory handle That is intricately carved. The other sword is planer, and the sheath which is metal has bullet damage. The sword will not come out of the metal sheath, and it is rusted from appearances. These have been in my family’s possession since he came back from serving. As a side note he was one of carlsons raiders.