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The temper line is still visible in this sample. The horizontal marks across the blade are an indication that a previous owner attempted to sharpen or polish the blade in an incorrect manner.
The scabbard is wooden and the lacker paint shows some wear.
Some sections are peeling off near the hanger and the throat.
The handle wrapping is typical of the one used by the Imperial Japanese Army. The
wrapping shows some freying.
The tip of the blade has some small rust spots. The picture on the right shows the Tsuba, which is the type employed by the Japanese armed forces.
This Samurai Sword may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Japanese Samurai swords, you can do so by going to our Japanese Samurai Swords Price Guide identification guide. Where we cover Samurai swords from all periods.
The following is an estimated value of the Samurai Sword. The information is Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. providing militaryy antiques to Museums, institutions and the general public.
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