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substandard

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I have found yet another Japanese(?) sword that was brought back by a returning GI. Well maybe it is Japanese...

 

The sword has a 23" blade from tip to tsuba. There are no markings on the tang or blade. The scabbard is leather covered and has some faint Japanese writing by the throat. I had thought that the sword was a NCO's sword or Gunto, but I thought that it would have at least some markings.

 

Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Chris

 

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mdiddy Proficient

mdiddy

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It is Japanese and authentic. Not a gunto but an older blade in samurai mountings with a leather wrapped wooden saya. Given the length, hamon, and without add'l pictures/info, I would estimate the blade is likely a Shinto wakizashi, ca. 1600-1700. Not all blades from this period were signed. Hope that helps.

 

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