Hi,
i recently bought this katana, since i have never owned one i consider myself a novice.
I found out that it is a type 98, probably mid to late war. After removing the hilt i disovered some Japanese characters. Been all over the internet to find out what it says but with little to no results. The only thing that i found that it is a non-traditional sword, indicated by the showa mark. There is a visible hamon on the blade but maybe this is etched? the scabbard is made of lacquered wood covered with leather.
Every comment is welcome.
I will try to show you some pictures.
Thanks!
i recently bought this katana, since i have never owned one i consider myself a novice.
I found out that it is a type 98, probably mid to late war. After removing the hilt i disovered some Japanese characters. Been all over the internet to find out what it says but with little to no results. The only thing that i found that it is a non-traditional sword, indicated by the showa mark. There is a visible hamon on the blade but maybe this is etched? the scabbard is made of lacquered wood covered with leather.
Every comment is welcome.
I will try to show you some pictures.
Thanks!
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