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Great. Thank you, Steve. I appreciate it! --Matt

Awesome! I had 'Regimental Commander' Hirai. Is the same character used for both Captain and Regimental Commander? Thank you, Steve! Very kind of you to translate. For those who might like to see the rest of the sword photos, here is the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/products/Japanese-army-generals-sword-presentation-ww2-general-grade-kyu-gunto-idd/ --Matt

Hello! I could use some help with another translation—this time on a dragon/sea serpent themed fine iron tsuba. Thank you in advance to whomever can help! —Matt

Hello. I have one translation from a friend on this Presentation General Grade dress sword. I want to double-check though with others—just to be sure we have it translated correctly. Hopefully one of our Japanese speaking community members can help. Thank you in advance! —Matt

Here is the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ --Matthew Brice

St. Croix Blades website has been updated with New Japanese Swords. Click on the link to visit the site: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ Also...swords in stock but not yet listed (but available): --Swords from the Plimpton Collection of Early Military Mount Swords --5 Gendaito: Ikkansai Kunimori, Haruhisa, Masashige, Nagamitsu, Masayasu --10-12 Nihonto in Samurai Mounts --NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho Sekishu Sadatsuna --50 Swords from a different collection of Early Military Mount Swords Sign up for our Store Newsletter to be Informed of our Newest Listings! Sign up at the bottom of the Home Page: https://stcroixblades.com/ --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades

It is the First model Naval Dirk. --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

Here are some more photos of the sword! --Matt

It actually is in Samurai mounts. I'll post some photos shortly. The sword has an unusual blade shape as well. --Matt

Boy a really butchered that one. Sorry to trouble you guys. But I really appreciate it Jussi and Ray! Very kind of you!! --Matt

Hello. Could I get some help with this signature? I get Shigemichi...I think. But I can't read the rest. Thank you! --Matt

Just a heads up—I just listed a Special Work by Yasunori in the ‘For Sale’ section of the nmb forum. Take a look. It’s a rare one! —Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

For Sale: $8750 (plus shipping and PayPal or credit card fee of 4.4%) 1 antique Japanese WW2 Yasukuni Shrine sword by Kagiyama Yasunori available. Yasunori was one of the founders of the Yasukuni Shrine Forge. This is a Special Order katana by Yasunori. This rare Special Order Yasukuni Shrine sword would make a fine acquisition for any collection. This sword is of special importance. The ura/inscription on the nakago reads ‘Commemorating the 2600th year of the founding of the Empire for the Aihara family and their succeeding generations’. This sword was made on a 'Lucky Day in January 1940'. This sword is of an unusual length for Yasukuni Shrine swords. This sword measures 27 9/16” from blade tip to the notch (mune) in the blade spine. A Yasukuni Shrine sword with these features is very rare among Yasukuni blades. The kabutogane has the mon of the Asano Samurai clan. The hamon is more complex than suguha—there are waved features within the hamon. The tsuba has the harp stamp associated with Yasukuni-to. The saya has been protected by the leather combat cover—the saya lacquer looks to be quite perfect under the cover. CONDITION: The blade is in original Japanese polish. There are no nicks. The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy. The scabbard lock functions perfectly, and the silk sarute is still intact. This is an exceptional and rare Yasukuni Shrine sword.

It is authentic, yes. World War 2. Looks to be signed ‘Yoshimitsu’. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Looks like it was made by ‘Teruhide’. It is signed Ishido Teruhide saku. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

They should both be fine. I have owned many of each. Different manufacturers produce slightly different works. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

A selection of Japanese Colonial/Territorial Swords to enjoy. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Ah, thank you ‘Kiipu’! Very kind of you to identify the stamp. Thanks again! —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Here are photos of the nakago as requested. As mentioned the arsenal blade has an acid-etched yakiba. Normally I don’t find anything on the nakago on an arsenal blade, but this one looks to have a Seki stamp. Thanks guys! BTW—I am listing a General Grade Police Superintendent’s sword in the For Sale section this afternoon. —Matt Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

www.StCroixBlades.com has been updated with new listings. https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ —Matthew Brice

dkirkpatricks prices are more in line with the market —and more the higher end of his range estimate.

Yes, you are always free to consider my listings. www.StCroixBlades.com Let me know if you have any questions. I have so many more not listed yet, so I can likely fill any request. —Matt

Ah. Could fit really. Early Naval Sword with part of the inscription reading Katsuki. I wonder if the rest of the inscription will give more definition. Thanks John. 👍🏻 —Matt

Nice Ray. Progress! Very kind of you, Ray. —Matt

Yes, all good. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com