Can anyone please give me any Information based on these pictures such as age and ballpark value ? Seller states its a Navy sword . Thanks guys .
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It appears to be what he says it is but, I don't like the gap between the tsuba and the seppa by the habaki. Especially since the meguki is in place.
Ralph.Comment
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The saya (scabbard) has army fittings. The sword hilt looks army too. I was going to say a parts sword but not so sure now. If the tsuba has rays engraved it may be that is a substitute or it may be a civilian one, can't tell without a pic of the surface.
Not a navy sword.
Merry Xmas, RodComment
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I've seen these described in various ways including late war Navy with Army parts. Value is different to each of us but to me it's nothing more than the total of the component values. Frankly, I don't like them and suggest you pass it by.
Regards,
StuComment
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IMO,Late war army officer sword.Comment
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I have seen several of the Japan sword company pieces and even purchased one from the son of a vet who thought it was picked up on the battlefield. Having run across several of this type. The ones I have seen all had similar traits The stainless blade with anchor, Miss-matched original fittings (combination of Army and Navy) Army fittings Navy menuki etc. Crudely shortened tangs almost like scored with a grinder and broken off in a vice and black bench numbers and kanji on the tang. All had the glossy black saya and single Ashi. Icannot say with conviction that this is one of them but examination of the tang could confirm this. Bob Coleman may have some additional information.Regards,GeoffComment
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I agree Geoff, the nakago will certainly tell us more if a photo comes available.
Regards,
StuComment
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Sounds like a Frankie to me . Thanks for the advice guys .Comment
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I have been seeing more of these lately and just felt it might help by bringing it to the top! Regards, GeoffComment
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Late war Navy sword.
PS:Better listen to STU
.He knows alot about Japanese sword.
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