tsuba shin gunto 98?

[CED13000]

hi
thank to identify this tsuba
cordially
ced

[BruceP]

CED,

You are correct in thinking this is from a Type 98 officer shingunto. This one is made for a combat saya (wood scabbard wrapped with leather). The large hole on the side is for a leather retaining strap that snaps to the saya cover.

You can see one on this Ohmura page: http://ohmura-study.net/905.html

[CED13000]

hi
thank's
but it is authentic or a fake?
i don't like the third photo
cordially
ced

[Stu W]

hi
thank's
but it is authentic or a fake?
i don't like the third photo
cordially
ced

Hello,

What is it that you don't like?

Regards,
Stu

[CED13000]

i don't like that

[BruceP]

I see what you mean CED. The same unfinished stuff is inside the retention strap hole.

You have 2 options: 1. Pretty well made fake - they usually don't get the lines around the edges nor the 3 flower pistols in each petal done properly, or 2. It's an unfinished, poorly made Tsubasa, either by an uninspected maker, or a late war rush job.

I'd lean to choice 2.

[CED13000]

hi
thank's
cordially
ced

[oldhonda]

It looks poorly made. Fake or not regardless. Even it's not a fake, I won't be happy with it on my sword.

[Stu W]

i don't like that

That is often found on the lower grade, but authentic, military tsuba. I have no concerns with the authenticity.

Regards,
Stu