Justin Grant

Thank you. Much appreciated!!

Yes, it has a bo-hi.

Thank you, Bruce. My understanding is that the 98 was a private purchase by officers, so would the wood saya and leather cover have been a cheaper purchase over a metal saya? I read somewhere that the wood saya with a leather cover was a later war effort to reduce costs and materials needed for the war. I've been sucked into these Gunto lately, now owning two (this one and a Type 0). My main line of collecting is Armor, but something about these interest me greatly.

Here you go.

I have a Yoshida Yoshitsugu type 98, and it has the leather cover over a black wooden saya. The blade is signed, but not dated, so wondering if anyone can place this sword on the timeline based on the cosmetic attributes? Thanks Justin

Looking for a decent field grade officer tassel. Thanks! Justin

Very nice haul. I’m green with envy. I’ve been looking for a tassel for a while and you score several! Congrats!

Thanks. His mailbox is full here too. He must be a busy man.

I’am trying to get in touch with him and his Email address on his website is full and mail gets rejected. Looking to purchase a few 98’ tassel. thanks Justin

Evan the system won’t let me send you a message. But I’ll buy it. Send me the PayPal address

Thanks Steve, I knew it was tiger, my brain typed dragon. I do appreciate the help it is much appreciated!!

I have a map of Japan and the date is listed as listed below. I read this as Tenpo 13, Year of the Water Dragon, 12th Month, Printed. Based upon this inscription, can we get a specific date other than 1842? 天保十三壬寅十二月版行 Thank you Justin

I have a Gunto marked YOSHITSUGU (吉次), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Yoshitsugu” (吉次), real name Yoshida Jinrō (吉田任郎) question I have surrounds the leather over the black wood vs leather over metal. And why wood over leather? The sword does not have the metal latch to release it, but what appears to be a leather strap with a snap. all new to me, I normally collect armor.

I'm thinking Chinese.