Ww2 Japanese sword

[Mick taylor]

Ww2 Japanese officers sword. 
How many ww2 Japanese officers swords had a bo- hi in the blade. We’re they factory made swords or handmade in the traditional way?. Thanks.

[charlesf]

Mick,both types of blade,gendaito and Showa-to were made with bo-hi as well as older blades that were fitted out as shingunto.

A word of caution,there are reproduction kyu-gunto being sold which have blades with bo-hi.

 

 

 

charlesf

[Mick taylor]

Thanks for the advice.

 

 

 

[sugarsnout]

Hi

I've got a military sword, navy, tachi mounts.

Blade a little dirty but no flaws, good health tip.

Kanekado I think it is signed by. 

Had seldom seen stamp, facility where manufactured

I was in Japan, my swordsman there said made 1931.

Selling for what paid for it 20 yrs ago, 750.

Can send pics to your email.

Thanks

sugarsnout@gmail.com