Help with Kai Gunto

[Larry L]

Hello all, I ran across this site in search of information on Japanese ww2 swords..Must say that you really have a good site.  Was hoping that I could get a little help on a few Japanese sword that was part of a large ww2 Japanese collection my friends late uncle had. I have been german blade collector for many years but have zero knowledge on these types of swords. I know from the german world that fakes are so good these days its a minefield and often the internet doesnt always have accurate info on identifying fakes. Sorry if this is the wrong area to post this and if so please let me know.  Ill start with the first sword which is a kai gunto. Just wondering if these are original pre-45, parts pieces, or all out fakes.

Thanks in advance, Larry 

[Stephen]

So far so good

[Larry L]

Here are a few more pics if it helps....thanks again

[John C]

  On 8/15/2023 at 6:56 PM, Larry L said:

Just wondering if these are original pre-45, parts pieces

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Larry:

It looks legit to me. Here is a site to get you started.

http://ohmura-study.net/945.html

John C.

[Nihonto Chicken]

Hi, welcome to the NMB.  The sword mounts pictured appear to be legit Pacific War items.  Though apparently very nice, the main value of, and collection interest in, the sword depends primarily on the contained blade, which can run anywhere from a non-traditional, machine made stainless steel piece to a hand forged, centuries old heirloom remounted for wartime use.  If interested in feedback on this, you'll need to post photos of the bare blade, including full length shots and close ups of the kissaki (tip), hamon (cutting edge temper line) and nakago (handle, both sides).  Looking forward to these pics!