Japanese Sword 1

[CampX]

He is the first of two Japanese Swords I am looking at buying, can anyone please tell me what you think of it?
I can find no markings anywhere on this one, but the blade is some sharp!!!

Dean O
Canada

[rbminis]

Hello Dean,
I get the feeling that this is a put together sword. Some of the pieces do not really fit together.
Ralph.

[Stu W]

I agree. At the best it was assembled in time of great need and limited supply. At worst it's a complete parts (gunto and civilian) piece. I'd not pay more than 150 USD for the works and even then I'd want to have a better look at the Company Grade IJA Officer tassel and the civilian type tsuba before parting with my cash.

Regards,
Stu

[CampX]

Thanks Guys, I was thinking it was not "right"

Dean O
Canada

[BOB COLEMAN]

Whoever cut off the nakago(tang)on this blade was a rank amateur and had no respect for the blade.