late 1944 Gunto

[larry]

Just purchase this Japanese late 1944 Gunto, I posted the tang for translation a couple of week ago, and I just got the sword early this week.

thanks for looking

[larry]

2nd set

of pictures

[larry]

3rd set

pictures

[larry]

last set

pictures

thanks for looking and your opinions

[Stu W]

Looks good. I'm a fan of this style. They are more of a practical combat weapon than those in the Type 98 mounts.

Regards,
Stu

[BruceP]

They always have really great looking blades! Nice one. Did you get the translation? Who was the smith?