vantique Posted September 28, 2023 Report Posted September 28, 2023 Hi. I only have 2 pictures on this Katana. I cannot remove its handle because of the owner's fear of damaging it. If you will pardon the limited input can it be judged as antique and authentic? Thank you so much. Quote
Ron M Posted September 28, 2023 Report Posted September 28, 2023 Modern and monosteel. Not an antique 1 Quote
DTM72 Posted September 28, 2023 Report Posted September 28, 2023 Acid etched fake hamon. Not an authentic Nihonto. Could possibly be a parade saber but can't tell much from the 2 pictures. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted September 28, 2023 Report Posted September 28, 2023 Vincent, removing the handle is easy and will not damage the sword. But the seller is probably afraid it might impede the sale...... Quote
vantique Posted September 28, 2023 Author Report Posted September 28, 2023 Thank you so very much for your swift, generous and learned comments. Much appreciated. Vince Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted September 28, 2023 Report Posted September 28, 2023 “ Modern“ could be as in World War II era. I would be interested to see the fittings that displayed is in. Quote
2devnul Posted September 29, 2023 Report Posted September 29, 2023 Hello, IMHO Kissaki also looks "Chinese" alike (missing proper Yokote). But I can be wrong or it is just the fault of the picture. Here you can find a picture of (IMO) proper Yokote from genuine Nihonto. 1 Quote
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