Officer sword with fullered blade

[Mike Swan]

A friend would like some info about this sword. I don't have any details about the tang, however I always believed fullered blades were an NCO feature.

These are the only photos I can provide at this time, so generalised comments will still be welcomed.

Many thanks, Mike.

[Mike Swan]

One more.

[Bob Coleman]

Hi are added to a blade for balance and can be found on many older blades. I have also seen them on gendaito and showato. It would be an extra expense added at the request of the owner. They are definitely not exclusive to the NCO sword.

[Stu W]

Looks like a nice blade in Type 98 IJA mounts. As Bob says the "hi" (the grooves) are not exclusive to NCO swords. Your sword also has a pierced tsuba, another higher than average quality feature.

Regards,
Stu

[R MICHAEL]

I am curious, Just for my own knowledge. I thought the "fuller" if it extended under the habaki was a sign of a repoduction. Or does this only apply to the type 95 NCO swords?

Mike

[nickn]

no hi can finish at the habaki or anywhere through the nakago on older or shortened sword it can run off the end

[R MICHAEL]

no hi can finish at the habaki or anywhere through the nakago on older or shortened sword it can run off the end

Thank you very much!

[Mike Swan]

Many thanks to all for the valuable information.

Mike