Hoping This Is Nihonto

[Bob in Ohio]

Here's a blade with WW2 fittings.  I am trying to confirm it is an old blade, and anything close to it's  approx. age.  Sadly, no signature.  The blade is 27.75", and the tang is 6.25".  Any illumination you can provide is greatly appreciated!  Thx/ Bob

[hxv]

Bob,

 

It is genuine, but in rough shape. The area near the tip is badly rusted. I'm not positive it would polish out.

 

Hoanh

[tokashikibob]

Bob,  real but looks to have a fatal flaw crack in the hamon in pic #4

[ROKUJURO]

I can see a heavy crack in the NAKAGO just below the MUNE MACHI, too.

[uwe]

I can see a heavy crack in the NAKAGO just below the MUNE MACHI, too.

I guess, that is what Bob was referring to. Another serious concern might be indeed the rust pit in the (missing) yokote area.

[Caleb Mok]

If you happened to have purchased, rather than inherit, this sword, then there's a strong chance it is worthless ie has fatal flaw(s). My experience, confirmed by some Japanese sources, say that nowadays any sword found to have fatal flaws would be deliberately covered in rust and put into circulation.  I apologize that i don't have better news - Caleb