KungFooey Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 Despite being sold in Japan, this is obviously an oil tempered, wartime blade with unremoved Seki stamp. What makes it intriguing is that it appears to have a very old registration card (torokusho) and is sporting some pretty fancy handachi mounts. Translating the seller's description, they claim that these were made for a high ranking naval officer. Personally, I think it's a post war refit - although all the mounts do seem to match. Opinions? https://page.auction...tion?aID=o1174368795 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 These could very well be period war time mounts, have seen quite a few swords using this specific style of Handachi fitting. Of what significance they held is unknown, below are photos of a Koshirae I once owned that came from Japan. 4 1 Quote
Kiipu Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 That greenish-blue ito wrap was popular for civilian swords. See my comment below about these swords, many of which got drafted during the war. Inherited Sword, looking for help Identifying maker. 6 Quote
KungFooey Posted February 23 Author Report Posted February 23 If the mounts are original, then it's a nice piece for a militaria collector. Dee 1 Quote
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