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  4. What Else Do You Collect?

    in Military Swords of Japan

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    Hello,

             The first photo is a French 1st Empire Cuirassier Ensemble and the second photo is a Scottish basket hilted sword with a very long Elizabeth 1st blade. The house is full of stuff !.I have tried collecting lots of things but keep coming back to and cannot seem to let go of...shin-gunto ... an "itch I cannot scratch !!! ",

                                                                            Regards,

                                                                                          Paul,,,

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  6. Gunto pedigree ID requested

    in Military Swords of Japan

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    Hello,

    Nice pick up especially with that hanging chain and bag...Well worth having the tsuba ( handle ) wrap replaced and menuki ( small metal placements) replaced...Most collectors would agree that this is an acceptable restoration...Sorry but am in the U.K so cannot recommend anyone in the U.S but I’m sure othe U.S members have recommendations ....Only my opinion,but nice piece of history as it is..

    Regards,

    Paul.

  7. Another ID help for a friend

    in Military Swords of Japan

    Posted

    Hello,

    As Stephen has said...the smaller of of the two swords “ the

    old was horse “ is probably left alone and apart from a little bit of preservation is as good as it’s going to get....The larger sword a late war nco’s model is becoming very desirable and a bit of preservation to that blade wouldn’t do any harm...

    Regards,

    Paul...

  10. Recent UK import hassles

    in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues

    Posted

    Hello,

    It’s like the law...all in the word..You have to be like a barrister when you describe something...Get it wrong and you loose the case...! You are not alone Alex...A few years ago I left importing something to someone who thought they were doing me a return favour...Big mistake...! Six months or so dealing with the Birmingham hub I finally got it.....That “ Over 100 year old and traditionally made” combined with the correct tariff code have always been my “key” to a smooth process....Being a member of The Token Society and NMB are also very useful memberships when it comes to proving things....Have had to provide “proof” in the past and yes..they did check and to be fair they have always been very fair....

    Regards,

    Paul..

  12. Need Help Identifying for Friend

    in Military Swords of Japan

    Posted

    Hello,

    Nice shin-gunto with a better than average blade in nice fittings with those larger seppa’s and silvered Habaki...but not an old blade..No patina ( I know lot’s of people hate that label ) to the nakago and that sheen to the steel cry out nicely made 1930’s non- traditional blade...Don’t be put off by two holes in the nakago just means the blade may have been destined for a different mounting....Only my opinion it have owned similar over the years..

    Regards,

    Paul..

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  13. Army sword

    in Military Swords of Japan

    Posted

    Hello,

    Top one is a nice example of what looks like a nice example of an “ unmolested “ shin-Gunto army officers sword with original knot..Allways a good sign to see those thick seppa’s ( washers) and two holes in the nakago..Sorry, But I’m no good at translation but the “chippy” signature and the red paint on the nakago in picture five indicate an arsenal put together good quality sword...Just my opinion but it has all the hallmarks of swords I like to find find at arms fairs...

    Regards,

    Paul..

  15. What kind of buddha?

    in Other Japanese Arts

    Posted

    Hello Chris,

    Looks well carved and agree,doesn’t look like teak..By the growth lines looks like a fast growing Indonesian wood that wood carvers can easily work with...Only my opinion and kind of stating the obvious I suppose but nice find..

    Regards,

    Paul..

  17. Gunto Tsuka thoughts?

    in Military Swords of Japan

    Posted

    Hello,

    Agree with Chris..Same is very “ clean”...no dust or grime between the nodules,Ito also very clean and bright but the menuki have an aged patina to them..Made up not so long ago would be my guess...On the plus side it’s handy to have in the parts bin..

    Regards,

    Paul..

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