NagaRyu Posted August 4, 2021 Report Posted August 4, 2021 I need some help from someone who has good knowledge on WWII era officers swords. To the best of my own understanding, I'm guessing this is a mass-produced Shin-gunto. I base this on the leather covered black saya and the look of the ornate sarute. It allegedly belonged to a sergeant who carried it in WWII. I wish I had better, more close-up shots of the blade but this is not my sword. Any insight anyone can provide is much appreciated. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 4, 2021 Report Posted August 4, 2021 Jack, Not an NCO. It's a Type 98 Japanese Officer gunto. The cloth (ito) wrap is missing. For $200-300 the owner can get a nice re-wrap done. The leather covered saya (scabbard) is often found on older family blades re-fitted for the war, so it would be great to see pics of the nakago (tang) for a signature, if there is one. The pics are too blurry to see if there is a wooden peg in that hole in the handle. If so, simply have him push the peg out and the handle, with handguard slides off. 1 Quote
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