Military Swords of Japan

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1. Arsenal Stamps. 1 2 3 4 52

   By David Flynn, July 17, 2010
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   • Bugyotsuji
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2. Type 95 Military Sword Variations Monograph - Available for Download 1 2

   By Scogg, February 14   

   • gunto
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   • The Blacksmith
   • April 18

3. 1892 Type 25 survey assistance needed 1 2 3 4

   By John C, January 26, 2025
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   • John C
   • April 12

4. Sword Tassels & Knots

   By Bruce Pennington, January 26
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   • Scogg
   • February 6

5. Rules for this section - Read before posting or reading

   By Brian, March 14, 2009
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   • Brian
   • August 4, 2020

6. Did suya shoten mark changed during time?

   By nightkid, April 15   

   • gunto
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   • nightkid
   • 4 hours ago

7. Which Kunitoshi?

   By jawob, Friday at 05:20 PM
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   • John C
   • 11 hours ago

8. I would like to hear your opinion on gunto with showa stamp 1 2

   By Rawa, June 2, 2025
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   • John C
   • 14 hours ago

9. I need help identifying this sabre

   By NigxhtSlash, Thursday at 03:22 PM
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   • Conway S
   • Friday at 01:47 PM

10. Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey 1 2 3 4 40

    By Bruce Pennington, July 21, 2018
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    • Rawa
    • Friday at 12:19 PM

11. WW2 Naval dirk: fibrous material identification?

    By Conserved123, Tuesday at 10:58 AM
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • Thursday at 09:58 PM

12. Navy Military Sword Katana Kanetsugu

    By Rawa, Thursday at 09:19 AM
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    • Ganko
    • Thursday at 07:16 PM

13. Help Identity Our Mon. 1 2 3 4 17

    By IJASWORDS, August 29, 2019
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    • Rawa
    • Wednesday at 07:57 PM

14. Fittings Thread 1 2 3 4 6

    By Bruce Pennington, December 8, 2023
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    • Scogg
    • Wednesday at 04:06 PM

15. Type 95 Gunto Worksheet 1 2 3 4 10

    By Kiipu, September 12, 2019
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    • Scogg
    • Monday at 12:32 PM

16. Show Us Your High Class Gunto 1 2 3 4 25

    By lonely panet, January 24, 2016
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    • Volker62
    • April 19

17. Inherited Gunto Katana in bad shape - what to do with it?

    By Rentokill, April 16
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    • Brian
    • April 19

18. MILITARY books By Richard Fuller & Ron Gregory

    By Rawa, March 30
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    • Rawa
    • April 19

19. Shinogi ji inscription Gunto: 盡忠報國

    By Rawa, April 17
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    • Rawa
    • April 19

20. Gunto with long Chounsai Emura mei 1 2 3 4

    By Rawa, September 4, 2025
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    • Rawa
    • April 18

21. Military sword books

    By The Blacksmith, April 16
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    • lonely panet
    • April 16

22. For Sale a World War II Japanese Naval Officer’s katana (kai-guntō)

    By Darin, April 13
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    • vajo
    • April 16

23. New to me Type 98 Sword

    By Kintepro, April 15   

    • translation
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    • Kintepro
    • April 16

24. Leather combat covers 1 2 3 4

    By EdWolf, July 19, 2025
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • April 15

25. Which Side do you Read First

    By cookiemonstah47, April 7
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    • cookiemonstah47
    • April 13