Military Swords of Japan

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1. MILITARY books By Richard Fuller & Ron Gregory

   By Rawa, March 30
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   • Rawa
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2. Gunto with long Chounsai Emura mei 1 2 3 4

   By Rawa, September 4, 2025
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   • Rawa
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3. Military sword books

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

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

   By Darin, April 13
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   • vajo
   • April 16

5. New to me Type 98 Sword

   By Kintepro, April 15   

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6. Leather combat covers 1 2 3 4

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

7. Which Side do you Read First

   By cookiemonstah47, April 7
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   • cookiemonstah47
   • April 13

8. Nlf Gunto Discussion 1 2 3 4 23

   By Bruce Pennington, April 28, 2017
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   • Bruce Pennington
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9. NAGAKUNI OF HAMAâ - Scary Good Reproductions

   By Bruce Pennington, April 8
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • April 8

10. Gold Painted Gunto 1 2

    By Bruce Pennington, January 3, 2022
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    • Scogg
    • April 8

11. I was gifted a Late Model Type 95 NCO's Sword. (Wood Pineapple Handle) I wanted to ask about before it selling?

    By dev0042, February 20, 2025
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    • John C
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12. What can you tell me please

    By Dick Grande, April 6
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • April 7

13. Help with any info on a Japanese military sword.

    By AdamF, April 3
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    • robinalexander
    • April 4

14. Rust Resistant Steel blade stamps Kai Gunto 1 2

    By robinalexander, June 30, 2022
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • April 4

15. NCO Copper handle Type 95

    By vajo, April 2
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    • Scogg
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16. manufacturing standards of kyu guntos

    By kleber75, April 1
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    • kleber75
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17. Arsenal Mark on RJT sword Fittings 1 2 3 4 14

    By george trotter, April 4, 2021
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    • Bruce Pennington
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18. Let’s see your high end Dirks! 1 2

    By gun addict, October 9, 2021
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    • PNSSHOGUN
    • April 1

19. Gunzoku Uchigatana mounted in crude unpolished late war fittings or fake?

    By Rawa, March 28
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    • Rawa
    • March 30

20. Mei and "serial number" on saya

    By John C, October 5, 2025
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    • Rawa
    • March 30

21. Ww2 shin gunto sword 1 2

    By Vampyres, March 26
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    • Rawa
    • March 30

22. Shin gunto katana with black lacquered wood scabbard

    By Battara, February 21
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    • Kiipu
    • March 29

23. Gunto fuchi emblem help

    By Ron M, March 28
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    • Ron M
    • March 28

24. Photographs Illustrating the Wearing of Japanese Guntō 1 2

    By saemonjonosuke, February 21
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    • Krzysio
    • March 28

25. Plain kai gunto nagado

    By Battara, March 28
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    • Battara
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