jwswartout 0 Posted April 21, 2018 I'm considering purchasing this sword for my collection but know little other that there are a lot of fakes. So much info out there is overwhelming and hard to follow so any help would be great. If you say it's fake please explain why so I know what to look out for in the future . Thank u in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted April 21, 2018 I dunno man, is there a NJ sword forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,326 Posted April 21, 2018 A Shin Gunto is what it seems to be. WW2 Japanese Army officer's sword. Carefully remove the Tsuka and see if the blade is signed. Would you mind telling us what the asking price is? I highly doubt this is a fake but I am by no means an expert on katanas. Now back to the price. The blade looks to be factory made and not handmade due to the lack of a hamon. Around $800 to $1,200 seems to be the average price for these mass produced katanas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwswartout 0 Posted April 21, 2018 Thank you for the feedback, unfortunately nothing under the Tsuka. asking is $750, but I think there is wiggle room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,326 Posted April 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, jwswartout said: Thank you for the feedback, unfortunately nothing under the Tsuka. asking is $750, but I think there is wiggle room. With a factory made blade, Nothing should be under the tsuka! The price is below average so I would jump on it if it were me! Good luck in your new and EXPENSIVE hobby! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwswartout 0 Posted April 21, 2018 Thanks for the feedback....with all the new gun laws I got to focus some energy on a less aggrevating hobby....but yes costly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,141 Posted April 21, 2018 52 minutes ago, jwswartout said: Thanks for the feedback....with all the new gun laws I got to focus some energy on a less aggrevating hobby....but yes costly Gardening. Good for the soul and can put food on the table. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites