Japanese Sword

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Hi guys,here are two swords i can be interested in but i'm far from a Japanese' swords collector and my knowledge is near from nothing...
I need your help with these......
Thank for your time and knowledge
Martin

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second sword ...

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[Steve Flanagan]

Swords

Depending on prices Id go for number two! Number one is a typical mid war gunto with little chance of being fully traditionally made. The second is much older and traditionally made with older habaki. The first one is dated 1944 by _______ Mitsu still looking

[Steve Flanagan]

Sword

Nobumitsu page 135 Sloughs,,,medium to low grade Showato not known for Gendaito.

[tgn]

Why do some blades have blood groves and most do not? Are the ones with desirable?

Tom

[Steve Flanagan]

Grooves

Several theories, some for decoration to show skill, to lighten blade and sometimes to cover defects

[Death-Ace]

Why do some blades have blood groves and most do not? Are the ones with desirable?

Tom

Tom, It helps to balance the sword (makes it lighter, etc). Grooves can affect price @ times, but it's up to the consumer! I love bo-hi on a blade as it enhances their appearance & reveals the skill of a smith. Gives you the sense of it being made for the practical person. Just my 2 cents!

Regards,
Lev

[martin guerre]

The blade on the second sword seems to not have temper line...
Is it correct ?
May I ask the seller some better pics ?
Thanks for your time ....
Martin...

[Staldion]

I think there is a visible temper line (post 6, second picture), but the polish may be older than second world war so the hamon is more faint than on the first blade.

Old blade with bo-hi, leather scabbard, nice habaki, I would choose the second too.
The scabbard do not have all the ornement (semegane and ishizuki) but you would not mind when display with the combat leather cover.

I also see two holes in the tsuka but only one peg to keep it tight, you would have to replace it (very easy).

Second one have more caracter, a real been there look, even if it is more dirty it is also more desirable.

Dans la langue de Molière j'ai envie de te dire, tout dépend si tu préfères un exemplaire qui se rapproche le plus possible du modèle réglementaire où un katana qui a vu du pays bien dans son jus.

[Bob Coleman]

The blade on the second sword seems to not have temper line...
Is it correct ?
May I ask the seller some better pics ?
Thanks for your time ....
Martin...

At times, the temper line can not be seen due to the condition of the blade and it's polish. A method for testing for temper is to take a copper coin(a penny in the USA)and run it across the cutting edge. If there is temper, the coin will catch. If no temper, it will slide across the edge.