signed katana for id and discussion please

Henk · 15th November 2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefheadknocker

hi, yes its does look to be a good blade and the whole sword is very good condition. I expect military collectors would be interested

Chiefheadknocker, we don't talk about money here. Please read the forum rules.

Very nice sword btw.

chiefheadknocker · 15th November 2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Henk

Chiefheadknocker, we don't talk about money here. Please read the forum rules.

Very nice sword btw.

oh sorry about that ,I didn't realise
thanks

asomotif · 15th November 2017, 08:17 PM

Let's say it is in a desired condition for WW2 collectors.

Battara · 16th November 2017, 12:15 AM

And if gendaito, hen it would be considered nihonto and not machine made military, which would raise the value considerably.

Maskell · 16th November 2017, 08:04 AM

As a general rule gendaito (hand forged) don't have a Showa or Seki stamp, they can have a star or a tan stamp & a few others. I suggest your sword is a machine made gunto with oil temper, still a nice condition sword.

Best,
Jerry

15th November 2017, 08:17 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,224	Let's say it is in a desired condition for WW2 collectors.

16th November 2017, 12:15 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,200	And if gendaito, hen it would be considered nihonto and not machine made military, which would raise the value considerably.

16th November 2017, 08:04 AM	#5
Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	As a general rule gendaito (hand forged) don't have a Showa or Seki stamp, they can have a star or a tan stamp & a few others. I suggest your sword is a machine made gunto with oil temper, still a nice condition sword. Best, Jerry