Identification Japanese sword

[Multumesc]

Hello. A friend has this sword.My question is: is a Chinese copy or an original sword ww2 ? :shrug:. Other clearer pictures I have. :shrug:Thank you for your answers.:)

[Rich]

First, your sword is not Japanese; it is an Indian Tulwar (from India). Looks original to me, but others on this board can give more info. Might do a search about tulwars.
Rich

[Multumesc]

And the next sword for identification. :shrug: :)

[Multumesc]

A two sword is a Chinese copy or an original sword ww2 ? Thank you :)

[Rich]

The second sword is a WW II Japanese Army NCO shingunto - all are machine made. The serial numbers are just manufacturing numbers, not assignment numbers to a soldier; so there is no way to trace to whom the sword belonged. An interesting war relic, but not a handmade sword that Nihonto collectors would be interested in. See here - look under military swords.

Rich
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Japanese Sword Guide
http://japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm

[David R]

Not a Nihonto, but a Shin-Gunto, a "new army sword", nevertheless a very collectable item if genuine. If the moderators have no objection I will direct you to this site....
http://ohmura-study.net/900.html

[Rich]

Agreed, Ohmura's site is very good for army shingunto. Definitely worth a visit.
Rich

[Multumesc]

Thanks for the replies, but I care about how old Indian has his sword (tulwar). What do you think dear colleagues? He was part of the Indian arsenal?

[Multumesc]

:shrug: :shrug: :shrug: