I agree that sword #1 is likely a post war Chinese copy for the reasons cited by several colleagues.
As to sword #2, a photo of the nakago would certainly help. It does appear to be a post war put together but is different in some aspects from the stainless ones sold through Japan Sword Company post war. It does lack the quality found on war time fittings. I am familiar with parts swords sold by retailers in Japan through the Korean War era. However, I have never heard of swords being sold in a U S Military PX. If true, I would be interested in hearing some documented proof of that.
As to sword #2, a photo of the nakago would certainly help. It does appear to be a post war put together but is different in some aspects from the stainless ones sold through Japan Sword Company post war. It does lack the quality found on war time fittings. I am familiar with parts swords sold by retailers in Japan through the Korean War era. However, I have never heard of swords being sold in a U S Military PX. If true, I would be interested in hearing some documented proof of that.
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