Hi- I bought my first Japanese officer's shin-gunto - I had no business buying this sword since I know nothing about them!! It appears to be a hand made blade since there is no tang stamp - can anyone help with the translation???
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It does look like a Type 98 Shin-gunto.
I've taken the liberty of flipping the one photo for easier reading.
Also, the lack of a stamp does not guarantee a hand made blade although it does increase the chances.
Regards,
StuComment
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Love that Hamon, you can see it a mile away
PG-Comment
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soooo...
sooo... did I get a good one?? anybody have a guess on it's value?---- any and all comments are welcome. When I try to reseach it myself it gets a little overwhelming!
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some how missed this, Kanetsugu is who you need to search...im off to the Y ill check back later to fill in the blanks
Look at web site Japanese sword index ...oshigata section.Comment
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Hello,
Your Katana is very nice and has wonderful Hamon.
Swordsmith is Fujiwara Kanetsugu or Hioki Kanetusgu.
Mei is Insyu-Shin-Hioki-Kanetsugu-Saku. 因州臣日置兼次作
He was born in 1840 and died in 1910.
http://www.d8.dion.ne.jp/~y.noda/HIKI.html
http://www.samuraishokai.jp/sword/09604.html
http://nihontoclub.com/smiths/KAN2673
I think value of your Katana is us$4000-5000.
Of course depends on condition.
rabbit indyComment
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thanks for that Indy...took along time at the VA today to get back....looks like it might need a closer look and maybe restoration.Comment
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wow!
WOW!! thank you for the information!!!
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