Help Identifying a western influenced Japanese Saber
Sept 18, 2012 23:57:55 GMT
Post by PaxAddict on Sept 18, 2012 23:57:55 GMT
Hey guys!
I wasn't sure if this belonged in the Asian Sword side, but decided to put it here, since it's a more modern sword, and almost certainly a military sword.
So, I picked this up a few years back, don't recall the price, and now am looking to sell it, so I figured I'd try and get some help identifying it, and maybe get a price check once I know a bit more about it.
From the outside, it appears to be a standard western saber, in the hilt and scabbard:
But taking a closer look at the blade, it's pretty decidedly of more classic japanese style (even to my very ignorant eyes)
Now, I'm not sure how well you can see, here, and I'm sorry about the pictures. Camera is down, and had to go with the phone for these. But it's a serial number stating 66172
And I'm certain you can't see here, there's two japanese symbols stamped into the blade. One at the left, near the guard, and one in the middle, about half an inch from the guard. Certainly, I recognize either of them, and can attempt better pictures another time, the lighting in this house is terrible and I'll have to try again when the sun is up
Here's a closer shot of the hilt.
Here's a shot of the rust (new since the last time I pulled her out of the closet. I am a terrible custodian.)
Now, I've looked a bit into myself, and have seen some later WW2 infantry officer sabers that look like a fancy version of what I have here, with a few details askew. I'd like any information you can give me, so feel free to fire away.
Thanks, folks!
I wasn't sure if this belonged in the Asian Sword side, but decided to put it here, since it's a more modern sword, and almost certainly a military sword.
So, I picked this up a few years back, don't recall the price, and now am looking to sell it, so I figured I'd try and get some help identifying it, and maybe get a price check once I know a bit more about it.
From the outside, it appears to be a standard western saber, in the hilt and scabbard:
But taking a closer look at the blade, it's pretty decidedly of more classic japanese style (even to my very ignorant eyes)
Now, I'm not sure how well you can see, here, and I'm sorry about the pictures. Camera is down, and had to go with the phone for these. But it's a serial number stating 66172
And I'm certain you can't see here, there's two japanese symbols stamped into the blade. One at the left, near the guard, and one in the middle, about half an inch from the guard. Certainly, I recognize either of them, and can attempt better pictures another time, the lighting in this house is terrible and I'll have to try again when the sun is up
Here's a closer shot of the hilt.
Here's a shot of the rust (new since the last time I pulled her out of the closet. I am a terrible custodian.)
Now, I've looked a bit into myself, and have seen some later WW2 infantry officer sabers that look like a fancy version of what I have here, with a few details askew. I'd like any information you can give me, so feel free to fire away.
Thanks, folks!
