soporifichedgehog Posted June 6, 2024 Report Posted June 6, 2024 Hey guys, I have what looks to me like a Type 98 and I was wondering if it's a fake. I've got no experience with Japanese swords and found this board while searching, so apologies if I go about things the wrong way. I've tried to search for information online, but I don't really think I'm qualified enough to say. There doesn't seem to be any markings on the tang, but there's writing on the habaki, though I've no idea what it says. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Please let me know if more / better pictures would help) Quote
lonely panet Posted June 7, 2024 Report Posted June 7, 2024 Sorry to say its a shin "fake" gunto 1 2 Quote
robinalexander Posted June 7, 2024 Report Posted June 7, 2024 Ditto above Mr "T" Have a look at NMB Home Page 'Research' then click on 'Fake ....something or other' http://www.jssus.org...japanese_swords.html 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 7, 2024 Report Posted June 7, 2024 https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/gallery/category/7-fake-Japanese-swords/ 2 Quote
soporifichedgehog Posted June 7, 2024 Author Report Posted June 7, 2024 Ah, shame it turned out to be a fake, but good to finally know for sure. I'll save those links in case I need them in the future. Thanks for all help, guys 1 Quote
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