I have won the gunto gents. I will look to show photos of the tang. The tang appears unsigned. Cheers
Last edited by christek; 08-20-2016 at 01:43 PM.
Congratulations!!!
Mart
The Cosmoline can be cleaned from the blade with Acetone or Fingernail polish remover as it is commonly known.I would recommend dabbing it with a saturated cotton ball first and allow it to soften for a bit.You dont want to scrub because it may have some grains of sand stuck in the grease that would scratch the blade.I would wait for those more qualified for confirmation that this would be a wise method of cleaning.Congrats on your new acquisition!,Regards,Geoff
Many thanks Geoff!
Last edited by christek; 08-21-2016 at 02:53 AM.
My first Japanese sword, an officer gunto.
The blade was covered in grease (As in my last post). I very carefully cleaned it. The blade has some old pitting and is not in my ideal condition but I am still very happy with it and it displays nicely. The tang does not appear to be signed but a small mark could perhaps go unnoticed? This weapon is still quite sharp and the cutting edge starts at the Habaki. The cutting blade is just over 26 '' and the whole gunto is just under 36'' long.
Congrats. Glad you were able to win this. Always pays off doing your homework beforehand!!
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
The nakago looks very old, and the filled upper mekugi-ana, I've read, means that this was originally fitted in civilian koshirae. I'd love to hear some of the real experts chime in on the age of this blade.
Thanks Bruce I am really enjoying my new gunto and the new research associated with ownership!
Here are some better photos showing the nakago.
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