WWII Japanese Sword?

**camry** · 03-20-2013, 12:24 AM

What kind of sword is this? Katana? Also who and where was it made?
Thank You

**BOB COLEMAN** · 03-20-2013, 04:24 AM

by camry

Where and who made the blade?
Thank You

There is no way to tell where it was made from the information available. If you want a translation of the factory worker's name(he is not a swordsmith), please make a clear picture of the kanji and post the picture in the correct direection as you did not follow instructions and posted the pictures on their side.

**Stu W** · 03-21-2013, 05:17 AM

In post #2 there appears to be a tiny stamping on the nakago (tang) that I cannot quite make out. Have a look at the linked page and see if one of those shown matches with what is on your sword. Perhaps when viewed in hand it can be identified.

JAPANESE SHOWA ERA SWORDS

Regards,
Stu