Hi, i need some help and i'm here :) . i live in France and i started a tiny collection of Japanese sword ( tantô, gunto... )

i have this wakizashi. it is not in great condition ( i bought it in this bad condition ).
i'm looking for some informations... the hamon is almost invisible, it seems to be suguha ( i'm not sure ).
blade is Hira, mune is maru ( i'm sure is the original shape )
but polish is very bad and it seems the former owner do some bad thing with very fine sand paper... i see some hada

I would like know how old is it

what is this inscription on the tsuka ?

Hello All,

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I have uploaded a picture of the tang signature. If someone could tell me the age and smith of the sword it would be of great help.

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Hi all,

I'm very new to all this and apologize first up if I make some basic mistakes.

I have recently received my grandfather's (what I presume to be) WW2 Japanese sword that he obtained whilst serving with the British Navy. From some of my basic research I think it is a late war Gunto mount. (Once again apologies if this is way off the mark!)

I am looking for info in regard to the sword as I was unable to ask my Pop before he passed as I didn't even know he had the sword.

Any information is much appreciated!

I have attached some photos.

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Hello and thank you,

I have made a purchase of a roughly finished blade from a Chicago hobbyist and will need some contact information. I intend to make this into a useable sword and not a display piece. Any suggestions?

Hello all,

My names Matt, I am new to the forum and I was hoping for some help with my wakizashi.

I have been getting into Japanese History, obviously this has alot to do with the samurai's of japan culture etc.

I am told it is Edo period but that is all I know, it isn't sharp and has said to be ivory around the mekugi pin location and bull horn in the shirasaya.

please have a look and let me know what you think.

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I own two Wakizashi by Swordsmith Kendo Kanetsune and am seeking to purchase a Katana made & signed by the same smith. If anyone can help, please send a reply.

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I recently acquired a sword that has WW2 surrender paperwork stating that the swordsmith is "Mitsutada Osafune." I included a picture of the surrender paperwork as well as pictures of the mei. There are quite a few kanji on the tachi side that I can hardly read. I also would like some of you who are much more knowledgeable than I about the authenticity of the mei. I don't have the history of the sword yet, but am very intrigued if this is a true Mitsutada. I am considering sending the sword to the NBTHK for shinsa bu am wanting to decide if it would be worth it.