Help please

[Joefriday22]

Hello,

I have an opportunity to purchase this item and I would like to know the value or fair price to offer.

 

Any informatioin would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you very much.

Rob

 

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[Stu W]

It appears to me to be a WW2 period Type 98 IJA Officer sword. The Seki stamp would indicate a non traditionally made blade. The piece appears to be in reasonably collectible condition for a militaria enthusiast. It would probably not be of interest to a collector of traditionally made swords. As to value ... varies by country somewhat due to local availability but I'd suggest a value of 800 - 1000 USD wouldn't be far off.

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/military.htm

 

Regards,

Stu

[John A Stuart]

The smith is 福田祐光 Fukuda Sukemitsu, real name 福田 吉二 Fukuda Kichiji. John

[Joefriday22]

Thank you both very much for the information.

 

Best,

Rob

[reeder]

It appears to me to be a WW2 period Type 98 IJA Officer sword. The Seki stamp would indicate a non traditionally made blade. The piece appears to be in reasonably collectible condition for a militaria enthusiast. It would probably not be of interest to a collector of traditionally made swords. As to value ... varies by country somewhat due to local availability but I'd suggest a value of 800 - 1000 USD wouldn't be far off.

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/military.htm

 

Regards,

Stu

 

I agree with Stu here. If you don't have a sword in your collection or don't study them, I highly suggest it. The most fascinating area, at least for me. It's also the area I know the least about.

 

-Brandon

[Joefriday22]

Thank you very much. I did purchase this item.

 

Best,

Rob