Military Swords of Japan

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1. need help from experts in attribution of an object, especially interested in translation of inscriptions

   By Iryna, July 31
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • August 4

2. Help with blade, tassel and fittings

   By Michaelr, September 5, 2019
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   • PNSSHOGUN
   • August 4

3. 23rd generation Kanefusa

   By Nicholas, July 19
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   • Nicholas
   • August 3

4. Curious case of gunto 23rd Kanefusa sold on ebay.

   By Rawa, August 1
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   • Rawa
   • August 2

5. Gendaitomei

   By sbf, August 1
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • August 1

6. Yasunori shin-Gunto ? 1 2

   By paul griff, June 16, 2024
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • July 31

7. Potential Pawn Shop Purchase - Two Type 97s 1 2

   By Kaigunto230, July 26
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   • PNSSHOGUN
   • July 31

8. Giyugun sword

   By samusamu, July 29
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   • Toryu2020
   • July 31

9. Korean Saber?

   By dakodaa, July 23
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   • dakodaa
   • July 30

10. Gunto 98 or 94?

    By Rawa, July 23
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    • rebcannonshooter
    • July 25

11. Kyu Gunto original?

    By kleber75, July 25
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    • Geraint
    • July 25

12. Help with Army Kyu Gunto

    By RFM, July 20
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    • RFM
    • July 23

13. Type 95 Koiguchi

    By DOHCta, July 20
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • July 22

14. Shinto blade in Kai Gunto mounts.

    By Sariel, July 18
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    • Navy
    • July 21

15. Is this an authentic WW2 Japanese sword?

    By TroyUT, July 4
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    • Kiipu
    • July 19

16. Late war sword? 1 2

    By Markdd, July 16
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    • Markdd
    • July 19

17. Authentic Copper handle NCO?

    By Ronald Aguirre, July 18
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    • Kiipu
    • July 18

18. Would like info on this sword I got from my Father

    By Pike, July 11
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    • Pike
    • July 16

19. Leather hanger for Type 95 Cavalry 騎兵用?

    By BANGBANGSAN, December 17, 2020
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    • Markdd
    • July 16

20. Murata-to or something else?

    By Lareon, June 29
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • July 15

21. damaged handle - can it repaired?

    By kleber75, July 13
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    • The Blacksmith
    • July 15

22. Interesting gunto with leather covered saya

    By Gerry, July 12
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    • Rawa
    • July 13

23. Can someone help me identify the markings on my katana?

    By NomiHaku, July 11
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    • lonely panet
    • July 12

24. Kanekuni Swordsmiths of Seki Ogawa & Tokyo Kato Families

    By mecox, May 25
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    • Itomagoi
    • July 12

25. WW2 Era wakizashi??

    By jeep54, July 11
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    • jeep54
    • July 12