Military Swords of Japan

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1. Gendai Amahide Gunto blade unusual

   By Ron M, November 4, 2023
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   • Ron M
   • November 4, 2023

2. Sword ID requested

   By Wikun, November 1, 2023
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   • Wikun
   • November 2, 2023

3. Where have I been?

   By Shamsy, October 31, 2023
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   • Stephen
   • November 3, 2023

4. Unknown stamp on island gunto

   By Minseito1941, October 29, 2023
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   • BANGBANGSAN
   • October 31, 2023

5. copy 1886

   By Pippo, October 29, 2023
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   • lonely panet
   • February 24

6. A survey of markings on Suya Shoten swords

   By PNSSHOGUN, October 29, 2023
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   • Bryce
   • October 31, 2023

7. Any thoughts on this Katana?

   By Ghoul414, October 28, 2023
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   • Grey Doffin
   • October 28, 2023

8. Kai gunto identification help

   By Luca, October 24, 2023
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • October 26, 2023

9. Collecting goals have changed - parts/koshirae available to NMB members

   By Kolekt-To, October 24, 2023
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   • Kolekt-To
   • October 31, 2023

10. Unsigned Type 98 check

    By Paul G, October 23, 2023
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    • Bryce
    • October 24, 2023

11. I just recently bought this sword and would like to know more about it

    By Jonas Ne, October 22, 2023
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    • mecox
    • January 26

12. Japanese NCO Sword Gunto Type 95 Identification REAL of FAKE?

    By Master Baki, October 22, 2023
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    • Leen
    • October 22, 2023

13. Identify a WW2 era sword

    By KRisolute13, October 20, 2023
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    • KRisolute13
    • October 20, 2023

14. Gunto 98 question

    By karatekutya, October 18, 2023
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    • GeorgeLuucas
    • October 18, 2023

15. Classification of steel description

    By Ron M, October 18, 2023
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    • Ron M
    • October 20, 2023

16. Fake?

    By Brian, October 18, 2023
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    • Brian
    • October 18, 2023

17. Identification of WW2-era sword

    By crazytaco, October 18, 2023
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • October 19, 2023

18. Interesting type 98 from reddit

    By ribendao, October 17, 2023
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    • BANGBANGSAN
    • October 18, 2023

19. Meiji police sword....maybe??

    By mecox, October 17, 2023
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    • lonely panet
    • October 18, 2023

20. Blade Length saya length ?

    By karatekutya, October 17, 2023
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    • karatekutya
    • October 17, 2023

21. Mei translation help please

    By drb 1643, October 16, 2023
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • October 17, 2023

22. Is this a General’s Tassel

    By Michaelr, October 15, 2023   

    • for sale
    • 11 replies
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • October 17, 2023

23. Japanese small sword

    By Jared, October 11, 2023
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    • Grey Doffin
    • October 11, 2023

24. Should I wash stained tassels?

    By BigJ, October 11, 2023
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    • Paul G
    • October 21, 2023

25. Any feedback would be helpful ?

    By Mick B, October 9, 2023
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    • Mick B
    • January 10