Military Swords of Japan

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1. Mon in unusual locations 1 2 3

   By PNSSHOGUN, December 23, 2019
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   • The Blacksmith
   • November 18, 2023

2. Kai gunto,UB178, Penang,Admiral Ichioka.

   By Lindus, September 26, 2010
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   • Brian
   • October 7, 2016

3. Kai-Gunto - Showato?

   By FletchSan, November 2, 2015
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   • Kai-Gunto
   • November 9, 2015

4. Gunto With Aluminum Scabbard. Opinions and translation help.

   By Randal, June 5, 2010
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   • george trotter
   • June 11, 2010

5. Wwii Nco Sword Has Me Stumped

   By Ju Haralson, October 4, 2015   

   • fuchi
   • katana
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   • Shamsy
   • October 6, 2015

6. Help with ID and tell me about this sword 1 2

   By GunJam, August 15, 2011
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   • george trotter
   • August 19, 2011

7. Short Officers Sword in Gunto Mounts?

   By reeder, November 10, 2012
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   • reeder
   • December 3, 2012

8. UNUSUAL DAGGER - MADE IN Japan FOR CHINA? 1 2 3

   By Bazza, May 20, 2020
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   • PNSSHOGUN
   • March 23, 2023

9. Tassels for Rinji Seishiki? 1 2

   By Kolekt-To, September 9, 2021
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • November 2, 2021

10. Showato

    By Stoney, March 17, 2015
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    • Johnny Barracuda
    • March 18, 2015

11. Is it worth it to restore an old military sword - redux

    By Dave0258, August 5, 2009
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    • Brian
    • August 7, 2009

12. Emura vs. Nagamitsu (Ichihara)

    By SwordGuyJoe, June 26, 2009
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    • pcfarrar
    • June 26, 2009

13. Another gunto mei translation

    By Eiichi, December 30, 2009
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    • David Flynn
    • December 31, 2009

14. Takeshita Hirokuni

    By Stephen, September 14, 2021
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    • Bryce
    • September 14, 2021

15. Tassel on ebay 1 2

    By Stephen, February 6, 2011
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    • drbvac
    • February 9, 2011

16. Gunto unseen unboxing 1 2

    By Lareon, December 4, 2021   

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    • Lareon
    • December 5, 2021

17. Introduction to the Type 94, Type 98, & Type 100 Gunto

    By Kiipu, September 3, 2019
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    • Ganko
    • September 10, 2021

18. Yet Another Inherited Gunto Katana/wakizashi 1 2

    By andym, February 22, 2016
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    • vajo
    • August 8, 2023

19. FUJIWARA RAI KUNIFUSA, request details on this sword smith

    By steve oakley, November 28, 2009
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    • Guido
    • December 2, 2009

20. Impact damage on Shinogi

    By pcfarrar, October 15, 2009
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    • jason_mazzy
    • May 16, 2010

21. kanetoki gunto

    By markc, January 5, 2010
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    • markc
    • January 5, 2010

22. Late WW2 Gunto

    By David Clifton, July 19, 2011
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    • David Clifton
    • July 23, 2011

23. Assess the gunto by mount initially

    By Lindus, June 20, 2012
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    • Brian
    • June 29, 2012

24. MINATOGAWA SHRINE SWORDS

    By katanako, July 28, 2012
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    • katanako
    • July 31, 2012

25. Early Murata-To, And How To Id Them

    By lonely panet, March 25, 2016
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    • Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini
    • December 30, 2016