WW2 Japanese Officers Katana

[tiomnajasila]

What do you lads think of this one:







It's been offered for not a bad price. But as I am still learning how to distinguish these from the Chinese copies (that get better everyday, even the aging look) I would really appreciate all help.

Cheers,
Rick

[gunto]

Looks real ,but its missing the lockclip.Dont like the number on the habaki ,but mabye GI made.

[b-m-n_animal]

you must have read my mind. . I dont like the added number . the mounts from what can be seen look ok.

[Paul G]

Looks like a Chinese fake to me! Could be original, better pics would confirm. If its a good one, its been messed with and in bad condition. Shouldn't have a number on the Habaki (collar). Chinese repos have a number here, but its stamped in and looks different than this.

PG-

[tiomnajasila]

Thanks! Appreciate the info, going to ask the seller for some more photo's and a price. He for now says only bidding.

What would it approx. be worth if it would be real in this state?

[gunto]

Im 100 % sure its not a chinese.

Imo from the pictures 300-600 us$ ,

value depends on smith,condition and quality.

[tiomnajasila]

Thanks all, will take this information with me.

[brannow]

Hi,

I agree with Gunto, its 100% real. I have seen any vets engrave those police ID serial number on them. This was big in the 1970's I also agree also on the price. It would be a good restoration project!

[Jeremy92]

I agree its authentic!