What kind of sword is this?

jeffman1713 · 08-31-2010, 05:02 AM

My great uncle got this from World War 2. He was in the Japanese Islands. I have no idea what kind it is. There are markings on it and has a wooden handle.

**Alan M** · 08-31-2010, 08:27 PM

hi Jeff , this looks to be a naginata blade from what i can make out from the photos , these weapons were mounted on the end of wooden poles back in the day ,

**blackheart0866** · 08-31-2010, 08:42 PM

Looks like an Philippines sword, and looks like an Burmese Banshee sword also, but i could be wrong.

I would for sure say its an south pacific tribal type sword.

Brian

**Walkwolf** · 09-01-2010, 04:59 AM

by blackheart0866

Looks like an Philippines sword, and looks like an Burmese Banshee sword also, but i could be wrong.

I would for sure say its an south pacific tribal type sword.

Brian

My thinking too. Not Japanese.
Strange that it has what looks like a lathe turned handle.
Most likely a souvenir item........