WW1-2 Japanese NCO parade saber (no scabbard)
Thickness and width at hand guard: 4.5mm, 24mm
Thickness and width at Yokote (the line where the edge angle changes, forming a tip): 4mm, 17.5mm
Blade length: 780mm
Sori (curve): 15mm
Period: Gendai (1877-1945)
I am cleaning up my house and found a couple of swords that I no longer need. .
Japanese NCO saber, mono steel with chrome (nickel?) plating, definitely not meant to be used as a weapon (it was made blunt and it will likely snap if you hit things with it). Not the prettiest of swords if you ask me but I want almost as little as a good modern replica so what the hell.
Note: it is not a hand made, folded steel sword if you are wondering.
I will guarantee that it is definitely Japanese, at least 60 yr old or yr money back if returned in the same condition (min shipping). If you cut things with it the guarantee is void because bad cutting techniques can break or bent even the strongest swords.
A word of warning here, I will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of the sword be it sword failure or plain human stupidity. This is not a toy.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
BTW, I have a full time job so sometimes I don't reply to e-mails/question fast enough, don't be offended.
FAQ:
How do I sharpen a Japanese sword?
If it is one of those modern mass produced swords, go buy one of those v shaped ceramic sharpener, works well enough. Unlike a knife, V-grind, the katana blade gently tapers to form an edge so do not do it the normal stone way.
If you have a real Japanese sword, you DON’T do it yourself, Japanese swords are not supposed to be sharpened the normal way. When a sword is worn/damaged, a polisher will reshape the sword using proper stone and edge is put on in the process. It takes about 7yr min to become a polisher so don’t even think about it.
Can it chop thru iron/kitchen knife/lamp pole/glass bottle/water pipe/etc?
It is a sword, not a light saber! You will break the blade. Even Japanese swords have limits.
Why does my sword go dull?
Because it is not made from stainless steel, stainless has chromium in it and this makes the grain structure weak hence not suitable for anything longer than 12inch.
How do I take care of the blade?
Wipe and oil it once a month (once a week in coastal area) and immediately after use. Leave the scratches from cutting alone, do not attempt to sand it off. You are supposed to use clove oil but sewing machine oil works just as well
