WW2 Shin Gunto Japanese Officers Sword

[Sendin007]

Hi,

 

 I am a new member to this forum but have been on other sites/forums, under my same user name, for many years. I am not an avid or very experienced Japanese Sword enthusiast but have always been interested in WW2 era items for collecting. I am listing my WW2 Shin Gunto Japanese Officers Sword here in hopes of selling it to fund some other projects of interest. I purchased this sword many years ago from a fellow WW2 collector and know little about its history or origin other that it was obtained by a returning WW2 soldier in the Pacific.  I have several pics to show condition here and will send others if requested. The only issues I see are the obvious 2 dings to the scabbard and one nick to the sword blade.  Otherwise it seems pretty decent overall. Please contact me through text or calls at - 309-242-1537 if interested in it. Selling for $1550.00 shipped in the US. 

 

Thanks again! 

[PxN13]

Do you have a closer shot of the chip on the blade, looks quite wide and deep. 

[Sendin007]

Here is a pic of the blade chip. 

[PxN13]

1 hour ago, Sendin007 said:

Here is a pic of the blade chip. 

 Thanks! I'm still a newbie when I comes to these things but that is a lot better than I thought. It it made it past to or past the hamon line that would've been a fatal flaw I believe but this may be fixable. 

[Sendin007]

Hopefully so! I just liked it for the period its from and the authenticity of it.  

[PxN13]

I'd make an offer but I want to hold out if anyone can translate the name on the nagako. 

[Sendin007]

Open to offers. Let me know.  Thanks! 

[Toryu2020]

While I agree that the chip could be removed by a competent polisher I would leave it alone, part of the swords history. I think you have a nice offering here.

 

First two kanji are a slogan 必勝 Hissho! Certain Victory!

The artist is Kato Jumyo 加藤寿命

There should be plenty of good info online.

-t

[PNSSHOGUN]

A good Gendai smith (rated Chu Saku) and an interesting Mei with that slogan, a very good deal for the new or experienced collector!

[Sendin007]

Here is a pic showing the cutting edge length of the sword. 

[Sendin007]

If anyone has interest in this fine sword I also have it listed on Gunbroker auctions #890622860. It has a lower starting price ($1375.00) and buy it now price at $1550.00, same as I have it here. Free shipping if sold here at $1550.00. This is a great form! Thanks again for the interest! 

[Sendin007]

Willing to do cash and a partial trade on this WW2 Gunto. Let me know if interested in doing something and we can talk. Will also consider cash offers. 

[16k]

A nice and affordable Gendaito! 

[Sendin007]

Ok gentlemen, I need to move this Gunto soon to help fund some other projects. I am lowering the price down to $1250.00 shipped in the lower 48 states. I feel this is a great price for this war time example. Let me know if you want it. Thanks! 

[BANGBANGSAN]

The chip on the blade and dent on the scabbard is the reason it is still not sold.

[Sendin007]

Understand about the condition issues.  But I feel the price has been adjusted to an affordable value for it so a newer collector can get a real piece of Japanese WW2 Military History as it was found by the veteran. Will consider serious offers if I'm missing the boat on this.  

[Sendin007]

The sword is SOLD