Sword for your review

[luftwaffenkopf]

all the pics i have. what do you think? thank you

[BruceP]

Dude,

Not much could be said with those pics, sorry! It's POSSIBLE it's a legit WWII Japanese gunto. The fuchi (handle collar) looks odd, but in those pics I can't see if they are civilian ones, or miitary but damaged. Everything else seems proper. Obviously a few of the saya (scabbard) fittings are missing, as is the handle wrap. It's seen better days, but the blade appears in good shape.

[GHP]

Let's see the nakago .... the tang.


--Guy

[luftwaffenkopf]

Let's see the nakago .... the tang.


--Guy

these are all the pics i have and the seller is obviously not good at taking detailed pictures... if i receive more i will surely post them. thank you

[nickn]

If he wants to sell he will send more photos unless he knows they will show problems

[oldhonda]

It's going to cost the seller in real money for not doing his job. On the other hand, the buyer is doing his job. The rest can learn from it.

[luftwaffenkopf]

better pics. what are your thoughts? thank you

[BruceP]

You've got 2 choices with this one: 1. Bad fake, or 2. A sword made in occupied lands, like the Java swords made for the PETA forces fighting for the Japanese. Either is possible, but personally, my money is on a PETA sword. They were real swords made with an effort to resemble Japanese military swords, but their craftsmanship was poor compared to the Japanese smiths and craftsmen.

[Bob Coleman]

You've got 2 choices with this one: 1. Bad fake, or 2. A sword made in occupied lands, like the Java swords made for the PETA forces fighting for the Japanese. Either is possible, but personally, my money is on a PETA sword. They were real swords made with an effort to resemble Japanese military swords, but their craftsmanship was poor compared to the Japanese smiths and craftsmen.

I would agree with Bruce. The low quality and terrible condition would be a waste of money if purchased.