just bought this sword....

[ksguy34]

I just bought this sword. Can anyone tell me anything about it? I can't get the handle off. Any idea how o remove it? Thank you

[timothy]

Not a Japanese sword expert far from it have owned a few in the years looks like a Japanese Army mounted Katana missing its handle wrap and scabbard covering if it had any most were in metal scabbards I have encountered I know that the handle is held by one or two wooden dowels that run through the blade tang and normally they may be punched out and the handle removed. I am sure some of the Sword guys will come along. timothy

[BOB COLEMAN]

The mekugi or mounting pin is in the handler. It is tapered so drive it out correctly. Use a mallet to pound the handle off the tang. The seord appears to be a WW2 standard factory issue blade.