Shin gunto question

cel7 · 29th November 2021, 01:31 PM

The VOC pendant from my previous thread came together with this shin gunto type 98. It has had a visibly tough life. It is signed under the handle, but no matter how hard I try, I can't figure out which blacksmith this is or when the blade was made. Anyone have any idea if this is a war production or if it's an older blade?

Thanks!

Battara · 30th November 2021, 12:13 AM

I'm not sure what I can see, but the engravings are "choppy" which for me places the age no earlier than the 1930's. A true shin gunto.

Ian · 30th November 2021, 01:04 AM

cel7,

Could we have a picture of the entire sword please.

cel7 · 30th November 2021, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

cel7,

Could we have a picture of the entire sword please.

Ofcourse!

29th November 2021, 01:31 PM	#1
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 154	Shin gunto question The VOC pendant from my previous thread came together with this shin gunto type 98. It has had a visibly tough life. It is signed under the handle, but no matter how hard I try, I can't figure out which blacksmith this is or when the blade was made. Anyone have any idea if this is a war production or if it's an older blade? Thanks! Attached Images

30th November 2021, 12:13 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I'm not sure what I can see, but the engravings are "choppy" which for me places the age no earlier than the 1930's. A true shin gunto.

30th November 2021, 01:04 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	cel7, Could we have a picture of the entire sword please.