Is this sword worth buying

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This parade sword is being offered to me in a grouping. I was hoping to get some opinions on it. It clearly has condition issues with the grips and the scabbard. Is it worth acquiring and then upgrading later? Here are some pictures.

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Some up close shots

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Damage to the scabbard

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The scabbard had a combat cover on it, which is odd for a parade sword. But I think it was actually made for this sword because it would not fit on the stereotypical samurai sword.

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Corrosion on the scabbard

[gunto]

Since the parade saber has a scabbard cover and belt ,I say its a keeper. Without the other items I would wait for a better example.
I like it rare to see cover on the parade sabers!

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The back strap

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The rest. Is the group worth $350 or should I pass? I was told the m1902s were post war and the last sword is probably a police sword with an old blade.

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May we see photos of the "older" blade

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I have posted this sword last month and got various opinions on it. But here it is again

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My apologizes if this is up side down

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The back strap. Thanks in advance for all the help and opinions, and sorry for the poor photos. My iPhone is the only way I can size the photos to fit

[gunto]

Buy!buy!
Its a police sword with old blade , not to see often.

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Thanks for the advice. The condition had me doubting if this was a good deal or not. But if collectors who know more about swords than me are saying buy, then I guess I shouldn't pass these up. Thanks

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因州住景長
Insshū-jū Kagenaga
Kagenaga, Residing in Inshū

See the Kagenagas listed in Markus Sesno's book.


Nihonto Club:

KAG114 Kagenaga Inaba Shōchū (1324-1326)
因州住景長
inshū ju kagenaga

KAG119 Kagenaga Inaba Eikyō (1429-1441)
因州住景長
inshū ju kagenaga

KAG123 Kagenaga Kanbun (1661-1673)
因州住景長

inshu ju kagenaga
KAG118 Kagenaga Inaba Ōei (1394-1428)
因州住景長

But I don't know which one it could be. We have experts at WAF who can narrow it down.

[EDIT: Whoops! I see that you said this blade was shown earlier .... I thought the signature looked familiar. I get a D- for reading comprehension.]

Hey ... I'll give you $500 for the full set!


--Guy