I have always wanted to have a Japanese sword from WWII in my collection but I will confess that I know very little. I was hoping that some people with more knowledge and experience than me could look at this sword and give some information on it (most importantly, is it authentic) and also a general value. The sword didn't come directly from a veteran so I figured it's always good to get a second opinion. Thanks!
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James,
It's a legit, Type 98 Japanese officer gunto in "combat saya". There would have been a leather cover over the saya (scabbard), but it's gone.
Guy, will correct me and/or offer more info on the smith, but I'm seeing:
兼吉 (Kaneyoshi)
吉田 丑之助 is his real name, but I''m not able to translate that.
Value is quite variable in today's market (Covid has dampened sales too). Officer gunto tend to run from $500 all the way to $1,200 depending on a lot of variables. I'd put this in the $900 range, but that's just an opinion.
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Originally posted by BruceP View Post...Guy, will correct me and/or offer more info on the smith, but I'm seeing:
兼吉 (Kaneyoshi)
吉田 丑之助 is his real name, but I''m not able to translate that.
Bruce:
According to Markus Sesko's book:
KANEYOSHI (兼吉), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Kaneyoshi” (兼吉), real name Yoshida Ushinosuke (吉田丑之助), he worked as guntō smith, Fifth Seat at the 6th Shinsaku Nihontō Denrankai (新作日本刀展覧会, 1941)
-- Guy
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