paul griff

Many thanks to everyone for the help…The sword belongs to a friend who is worse than me at taking photo’s..! Best Regards, Paul..

I would be most grateful for a translation please.. Regards, Paul

Hello John, If I could get the knot to the UK I would buy it…Best Regards Paul

Hello Mike, A very nice type 98 shin-gunto which looks 100% genuine with the added bonus of a company grade tassel… Regards, Paul

Hello Peter, Samurai Warriors a U.K dealer has lots of parts and very good to deal with. Regards Paul

War and Son UK Militaria dealers have a nice one and you just missed one on JC Militaria… Regards, Paul

Hello Steve, Yes.I still have it … Regards, Paul

Hello Brian, Looks like a scam to me….photo’s of two different tsuka, one genuine in copper the other fake in brass plus saya is genuine type 95 but not for copper version which should have a plug for a drag but of course could be period replacement.. Regards, Paul.

Hello, Agree,looks like Sageo…looks to be quite long ? Regards, Paul.

Hello, Agree with above..100% fake unfortunately… Regards, Paul.

Hello William. Agree with John….They forgot to put a hole in the tsuka ( hilt ) for the sarute and used a Ishizuke ( chape) as the kabuto-gane ( hilt pommel )..But after all that it is a genuine sword with a mint arsenal made blade…It is a piece of history in my eyes and at the right price a nice display sword.. Regards, Paul

Hello Vitaly, It’s a genuine type 95 in all respects but in poor condition…Blade is pretty good and the hilt will probably clean up ok when that paint is removed..scabbard ( saya ) a bit more difficult with that chrome plating…..Bottom end of the price range if buying.. Regards, Paul.

Hello Mikko, It’s a really bad fake 100%…All the components look poorly made from the leather wrap on the grip to the shape of the blade.. Regards, Paul

Hello Emil, No problem… Regards, Paul..

Hello, Nice photo’s that show it’s a really nice example..well done Sam.. Regards, Paul..