New Japanese Gunto

[tylerstg]

I'm sorry Bob I'm not up on the lingo. What's wrong with the images? And what is a gendaito?

[BOB COLEMAN]

I'm sorry Bob I'm not up on the lingo. What's wrong with the images? And what is a gendaito?

Gendaito indicates a modern hand forged and water tempered blade made in a traditional manner. I can see the temper line but can not determine whether it is water tempered or oil tempered. I also can not see the forging pattern of the steel grain of any even exists. These things are almost impossible for an amateur to capture in a photo. The best thing is to find an educated collector who can examine the blade in hand.

[Stu W]

As you are new to the terms I'll add that a water tempered, hand forged, traditionally made gendaito is a good thing!

Regards,
Stu

[Stu W]

Have a read here ...

JAPANESE SHOWA ERA SWORDS

Regards,
Stu

[tylerstg]

Any idea as to a general value? I'm assuming it's in the $500 area maybe slightly less.

[BOB COLEMAN]

Any idea as to a general value? I'm assuming it's in the $500 area maybe slightly less.

You first need to determine what you have. It is like saying I have a car to sell. Is it a Mercedes or a Yugo?

[tylerstg]

Oh! Definetly a Yugo! And the transmission sticks in 2nd ahahaha..... I'm sorry I couldnt resist....