Shin gunto

Domi888 · 3rd May 2025, 04:07 PM

I would like to know if someone could tell me more about this saber with a length of 60 cm with a signature ... is it authentic please? THANKS

Lee · 4th May 2025, 02:01 AM

I expect that it is Japanese and does have some age. I recommend the Nihonto Message Board for assistance. The first thing they will tell you is that it has serious condition issues and not to attempt to polish it yourself.

David R · 4th May 2025, 01:25 PM

Is that 60cm total length or blade only, if total then it's a wakizashi, blade length it's a short katana. A shin-gunto is specifically a sword in regulation military mounts. like this, or the version with a metal scabbard.

Interested Party · 4th May 2025, 03:15 PM

A picture of the entire piece would be nice for the archives : )

Domi888 · 4th May 2025, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

Is that 60cm total length or blade only, if total then it's a wakizashi, blade length it's a short katana. A shin-gunto is specifically a sword in regulation military mounts. like this, or the version with a metal scabbard.

yes it is 60 cm long ... thank you

CutlassCollector · 5th May 2025, 01:06 PM

I agree with Lee - it looks authentic and you need specialist advice via his link.

From the pictures only - the hilt ornaments, tsuba and ray skin look to be of good quality and also the signature looks authentic. The second character is Hiro which is a common part of many Japanese names. I can't read the top one. Signatures can be faked of course, but overall the impression is of a real Japanese sword. Just my opinion though - and please feed back to us what the experts say.

The blade looks as though it can be recovered but needs a professional Japanese sword polisher - which is very expensive and charged by the inch so be grateful it's a short sword!

Domi888 · 5th May 2025, 04:07 PM

on the NIHONTO forum. It is told that it dates from 1600's and that the signature was Fuyuhiro.

werecow · 5th May 2025, 09:53 PM

We don't discuss swords here that are currently listed online as for sale, since that sort of thing can easily be abused for covert advertising and other shenanigans.

Ian · Yesterday, 12:22 PM

Thank you werecow!

This item is for sale and the thread is closed until Domi888 informs us that it has been sold or no longer offered for sale.

Ian.

3rd May 2025, 04:07 PM	#1
Domi888 Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 8	Shin gunto I would like to know if someone could tell me more about this saber with a length of 60 cm with a signature ... is it authentic please? THANKS Attached Images

4th May 2025, 01:25 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	Is that 60cm total length or blade only, if total then it's a wakizashi, blade length it's a short katana. A shin-gunto is specifically a sword in regulation military mounts. like this, or the version with a metal scabbard. Attached Images

Yesterday, 12:22 PM	#9
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,367	This item is for Sale. Thank you werecow! This item is for sale and the thread is closed until Domi888 informs us that it has been sold or no longer offered for sale. Ian.

4th May 2025, 02:01 AM	#2
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 934	I expect that it is Japanese and does have some age. I recommend the Nihonto Message Board for assistance. The first thing they will tell you is that it has serious condition issues and not to attempt to polish it yourself.

4th May 2025, 03:15 PM	#4
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 496	A picture of the entire piece would be nice for the archives : )

5th May 2025, 01:06 PM	#6
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 346	I agree with Lee - it looks authentic and you need specialist advice via his link. From the pictures only - the hilt ornaments, tsuba and ray skin look to be of good quality and also the signature looks authentic. The second character is Hiro which is a common part of many Japanese names. I can't read the top one. Signatures can be faked of course, but overall the impression is of a real Japanese sword. Just my opinion though - and please feed back to us what the experts say. The blade looks as though it can be recovered but needs a professional Japanese sword polisher - which is very expensive and charged by the inch so be grateful it's a short sword!

5th May 2025, 04:07 PM	#7
Domi888 Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 8	on the NIHONTO forum. It is told that it dates from 1600's and that the signature was Fuyuhiro.

5th May 2025, 09:53 PM	#8
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 554	We don't discuss swords here that are currently listed online as for sale, since that sort of thing can easily be abused for covert advertising and other shenanigans.