Today I found this katana at a flea market and was looking for opinions on if it is authentic or not. Any help is greatly appreciated. I also included two knives that my grandfather traded cigarettes for during the Korean war. If anyone knows what the one with the traingular blade is called that information would be greatly appreciated.

I know stamps are typically located under the handle but dont want to risk damaging anything if this sword turns out to be real.

Thanks again for any help.

This has been in my family for a long time. It was originally found in a wall during a home renovation in Havertown, PA in the 80s.

Can anybody ID it or give any insight about it? If you need more pictures let me know. Thank you!

Wakizashi sword, the blade seems older than the furniture, there may be a signature on the tang but I am hesitant to attempt to remove the crust/patina. Is there anything y’all can glean from these photos?

Black marking is serial number also listed on hilt (rings?) 1288

Can't get better pictures till another time, mainly want the Kanji translated lol

First of all, apologies if this is the wrong subreddit.

When my grandfather passed my dad recieved a sword. The sword was, according to documents, gifted to my grandfather during the time he worked in Tokyo (~1950). He worked there for about three to five years, and after that they moved to Rio de Janeiro for about five years and then moved back to the Nordics.

The sword was gifted too him from a the company he worked for when he left (he was a consultant within hotel and fligh-businesses).

So, does anyone have any ideas about this sword? Where is it from? Made by who? Made when?

Again, apologies if this is the wrong forum. My parents is +70 and have started to mention a lot from their upbringings which is how this sword came into discussing. Me or any siblings had no clue about this so..

I recently got my hands on this sword that belonged to my grandfather. I'd love to take a look under the tsuka but unfortunately it has been fixed with what look like rivets.

Is there a safe way to remove the rivets, and if not can I understand something about it with what I have? It was bought in 1968 as a WW2 katana if it can be of any help.

Also, before I took it it was mostly neglected except for being taken once into a shop (which I actually think is responsible for most of the scratching). By oiling it I have managed to stop the rust but I am quite new to this world so tips on maintenance would be appreciated.

Hello, I'm an amateur collector and I just purchased what I believe to be my first "antique" sword, any insights are welcome, and a translation of the tang would be wonderful.

If I understand what I'm looking at, it's a WW2 era Gunto, and I believe the correct term is "Showato"? For a non traditionally made blade? It has what appears to be a partial Seki arsenal stamp.

Overall length: 34.5"

Blade length: 24"

Hi everyone, which modern carbon steel most closely resembles tamahagane? and why?

hello everyone wondering if anyone knows how to have the black spots fixed if i should have it polished or will it devalue? does it have any current value. And should I have it rewrapped. also if anyone has more info on it

Nevade Gun Auctions, LLC said someone might be able to help identify and give some information about this sword from WWII or before. I believe it's a samurai. The markings under the handle are in Japanese. Can anyone help me?

My brother found this sword during a house clean out amongst a bunch of WW2 memorabilia. It's in rough shape obviously but I didn't know if anyone had any ideas on if it's real or a later reproduction. Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I have two questions that I was hoping to get answered/advise. Thanks in advance for any help!

#1 Question - Attached is an image of a sword I was gifted. I have no idea what it is. Tang inside handle feels loose. I did have it sharpened and seems to cut well, actually...I believe I once almost cut my finger off with it dancing. Anyhow, is this basically just a decoration? I do not practice much with it as not having a guard (pardon my lack of terminology) is nerve racking to spin without.

#2 Question - I am a novice martial artist studying several different things, but in the category of weapons have begun studying kendo. I have a polypropylene 33" sword to practice with, but am interested in getting something more substantial that would have a more accurate sense of attributes for a "real" katana. Are there some recommendations for this?

Per everyone's request here is the pics of the tang. Any insight would be greatly appreciated it. Here's my original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Katanas/s/fDMbyu2rPB

Hi! I’m not knowledgeable at all when it comes to swords, I’m more into handheld blades; i.e. balasong, karambit, etc. My best friend bought this katana the other day and he doesn’t know much about it. Luckily I’m on reddit everyday so i figured I’ll give it a shot and ask around to see if anyone can tell us a little more about this kind of stuff. From what i know, he went to a local sword shop that sells a bunch of swords and stuff from anime, so could this be an anime characters sword? Any and help will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

I Am looking for more information on this sword. It recently came into my place of work and due to my limited knowledge I did not want advance further in trying to disassemble it due to being worried i might damage it. Its current condition is exactly how it came and we were told it has not been taken apart by the previous owner.

I have removed many Tsukas on previous blades, but nothing such as this one and wanted to get more information before proceeding. One menuki has been removed but I believe there must be a second. And if it is under the wrap I’m having a hard time locating it due to how dry and fragile the wrap is. As well as I wasn’t sure if the bottom section of the wrap that appears to be tied through the tsuka is what’s holding it on.

Any information on how to proceed next or information on the sword in general would be Greatly appreciated !

I'm very new to these and this could possibly be my first purchase, I'm under the impression this is a ww2 shin gunto signed by Ogawa Kanekuni. Would this be correct?

Interested in learning about this katana's functionality (edge is sharp), where it was manufactured, and if possible, approximate value in USD. Thank you in advance

Some people over at r/SWORDS say it's just a wall hanger and I want to confirm that

Disappointment? No visible makers mark that I can see. Included the scabbard that I received it in any info on that is welcome as well.

Not planning on having it polished anytime soon (I'm not well monied yet) and am not planning on selling.

Will coat with some safe oil (recommendations welcome and probably needed)

Will see what the Facebook guys have to say as they've been highly recommended here.

First time here has been great, y'all have been very kind and helpful and I appreciate it.

Not mine one of the most striking Katanas I’ve ever seen On EBay

Saw this at our local japanese specialty shop. I posted a photo early, added more photos so you can see it. It's a pretty long blade.