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  1. Jareth
    Top of pommel has a few distinct differences
  2. Jareth
    Here's Nick's post with the answer http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/Japanese-militaria/unraveling-mystery-unidentified-navy-dagger-design-728226/
  3. Jareth
    If it was once a bayonet the Arsenal mark is in wrong position. Just an ignorant Chinese faker using the Nagoya symbol
  4. Jareth
    There wasn't any official, issued machete that I'm aware of. The Japanese captured large quantities of Dutch swords & bayonets. Swords were extensively reworked into machetes & bayonets were also modified to fit Japanese rifles. Here's a photo of a Dutch Klewang machete in my collection
  5. Jareth
    I'm actually shocked that this fantasy repro is getting such in depth discussion! It's so blatantly fake!
  6. Jareth
    Totally agree. I collect Japanese militaria (SNLF/paratroop) & I'm not well versed regarding swords. I'm a big fan of last ditch weaponry. Unlike the Germans there was very little uniformity in equipment & dress late in the war. This is clearly shown in photo of surrendering troops. I look forward to the possibility that there was a late war pattern navy sword rather than " cottage" industry assembly using leftover components
  7. Jareth
    It's as inconclusive as the opening subject. Unless new info surfaces we will never know if sarute design was just another private purchase motif or an indication of airborne
  8. Jareth
    That's a very well known, famous patriotic propaganda film. Don't know how accurate it was to actual airborne combat drop. Leg bags were also used for rifles etc. They also used drop containers
  9. Jareth
    Looking extremely close to that photo the majority of swords appear navy. I count roughly seventeen swords with plain features. But they are all identical with no variations and the handles are all wrapped! I don't believe any of the swords photographed above are the same. Maybe a few similarities but .....
  10. Jareth
    I agree with the propaganda aspect of the film plus the culture of the sword. I had read at least two references that once pilots entered their planes & photos were over the pilots handed their swords back to mechanics etc. I believe paratroopers, based on the patriotic film footage had their swords with them but uncertain if they actually jumped with them lose, or where they secured in drop leg bag or in mass inside a drop container
  11. Jareth
    Just purchased this photo. Wonder where this presentation dagger is today?
  12. Jareth
    We know for a fact paratroopers carried swords. We know that this particular sarute was wartime produced. We know that sword fittings could be custom ordered. What we haven't conclusively proved is that this sarute designated paratrooper use & are not simply patriotic!
  13. Jareth
    If one wore a tassel the details would be obscured not to mention it's not to visible to begin with
  14. Jareth
    One can ASK whatever they like. Doesn't mean it will sell. If it does sell it's quite often at a much lower, non disclosed price
  15. Jareth
    The symbol is of a golden kite mythological bird. The army paratrooper dress tunic had chest insignias similar but in my opinion, in this case, a patriotic a symbol more than a designation for paratroopers.
  16. Jareth
    Really?! Only if the poster is the seller
  17. Jareth
    Active auctions shouldn't be posted in my opinion.
  18. Jareth
    First for me! Love the anchor on drag tip! Interesting details overall!
  19. Jareth
    Looks like field improvised cloth cover sewn onto hanger
  20. Jareth
    Any markings/stamps? Thanks
  21. Jareth
    The "M" breast patch you mention was branch of army service. They were color coded differently for artiliary, infantry, aviation etc. Have no bearing/relationship to metal proof
  22. Jareth

    Inherited Tsuba

    Jareth replied to Jareth's topic in Tosogu

    Thank you gentleman!
  23. Jareth

    Inherited Tsuba

    Jareth posted a topic in Tosogu

    Would greatly appreciate opinions as well as translation on this tsuba I inherited. Thanks, Jareth Holub
  24. Jareth
    Any leads to a purchase would be greatly appreciated!
  25. Jareth
    Any leads to purchases are greatly appreciated!
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