Gareth

John and Jacques many thanks for also contributing to what I’ve asked. Ive been in contact with bill tagg in the UK who has given me some info and pointed me in the direction of a trusted person who can window/blade polish. again many thanks for all your input. It’s greatly appreciated Gareth 😊

This is it a little closer if this helps

No I haven’t. I posted on here and ray commented on the mei. would that be the next step

Ray looked at the mei weeks ago for me, he told me who it was but didn’t say it was fake. I took that as it wasn’t but I might pm him. I really appreciate you taking a look Stephen

Is this Naminohira Yasumoto wakizashi blade real or a fake. I’ve tried photographing the blade better but it’s hard to capture the blade details without glare and focus issues. it’s currently out of polish so there’s surface scratches. The Habaki is two piece and copper I think. any suggestions will be welcome

Bruce thanks for your input. I’ve been looking at quite a lot of what you’ve previously put in posts as a guideline as you seem to be the guru on this. the fittings are all potentially gimie from the pics I’ve been given pre sale. it’s a definite no no buy for me based on all the info you’ve all provided me. again I can’t say how much I appreciate all your inputs. It’s a god send and money saver

To all who’ve replied….I’ve not made any purchases regarding this item. Im a new collector and I’ve been reading all your advice on this site for months to others. What I’ve posted is to get your opinion as it’s that I value as much as my hard earned pennies and whatever I buy. I don’t collect WW2 swords but had been offered it fairly cheap. Following my own research I’d establish it’s not pro dominantly original if at all real. I will let it pass me bye and someone else buy it. your words are very well appreciated as is your expert knowledge

Thank you xiayang. Does that mean it’s a decent blade and worth buying

Morning all... I've been offered a gunto katana sword that's stamped with the showa stamp and has some mei underneath. it's also in what looks like later or possible fake koshirae. is it a gimie or a legit blade and duff fittings. Many thanks ☺️

Ray that’s amazing. Thank you forever the super quick response

Please could anyone cast their expert eye on this mei please and possibly tell me what it says. p.s I’m new here and want Dee in my corner !