Army Parade Sabre with family Mon

[Geoff Ward]

Hello all,I thought I would post some pics of the very first Japanese sword I ever picked up.Not quite as impressive as a Type 98 but is does have a nice family Kamon of the Kondo Clan and a really nice company grade knot.It will always be special to me because it was "My First" Regards,Geoff

[SteveR]

Nice clean sword.
You always remember your first.

[Alan M]

Excellent example Geoff and great to see that knot still attached , love it !

[Bruce Pennington]

Geoff, she's a beaut'!!!

I'm still new at collecting ... is the hamon and example of what is called acid-etched? It looks almost too perfect?

[rbminis]

Geoff, she's a beaut'!!!

I'm still new at collecting ... is the hamon and example of what is called acid-etched? It looks almost too perfect?

Correct, not a real hamon.
Ralph.

[harryamb2]

a great sword.

[Geoff Ward]

Thank you all for the kind comments! Ralph is correct in that the Hamon is a cosmetic feature.because of the blades plating it is not possible to have a true hamon so a false one was added for the appearance.I believe this was a "Deluxe " feature as these swords are encountered without a hamon as well.Regards,Geoff

[grimnar]

Absolutely beautiful Geoff.

Very similar to my first.