Katana - Identification

[dynkykato]

Guys, what can be said about this sword?I want to know if it's worth buying or not :

Thank you.

Best regards,

[Daniel]

Depends on the price and what you want. Nihonto or Showato.

Regards

Daniel

[drbvac]

It looks like a showa stamped war time gusto sword - military collectable - 3-500 ? Pretty decent shape - not really sure haven't bought one on 25 years so not sure of market

[Brian]

It's worth more than that Dr B.

Even as a WW2 arsenal sword, non-traditionally made, it has to have at least $600-750 in it as a militaria item.

 

Brian

[dynkykato]

Thank you.But other one sword in the pictures?(pictures were deleted.)

[dynkykato]

Guys, I wanna ask you something:Temper Katana line above mentioned presented,is made traditionally?What is the difference between a temper line from a Nihonto and a nontraditional sword?In a nontraditional Katana is a temper line durable?

Thanks.

Best regards,

[cabowen]

Traditionally made swords are forged of tamahagane steel and quenched in water. The hamon develops activities such as nie and nioi (which are martensite). Non-traditionally made swords are usually made of western steel and oil quenched. Oil is a much slower, less stressful quench medium and while martensite (the hard edge) is still formed, you do not, in general, get nie formations due to the slower rate of heat transfer.