Opinion on sword

[Inna]

Hi there,

I`m considering purchasing of this item and would be grateful for opinions of community members. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you with better photos.

Thanks 

[Bruce Pennington]

I like it, as it has personality.  It shows use and life, as opposed to pristine gunto that sat in an office corner during the war.  Can't speak to the smith, so don't know if it was from someone well-known.

[BANGBANGSAN]

5 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

I like it, as it has personality.  It shows use and life, as opposed to pristine gunto that sat in an office corner during the war.  Can't speak to the smith, so don't know if it was from someone well-known.

Smith is 石堂輝秀

[robinalexander]

I agree with Bruce appears to be a nice honest example from the photos.   

 

Interesting 'W O'  scratched into the habaki, you have to wonder if that is period (i.e. adding interest/story?) or post war scratching made by a previous owner (?) 

 

Rob

[DTM72]

石堂輝秀作 = Teruhide Saku

http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/teruhide.htm