
dwmc
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I have two, one which my father brought home after WWll, one which I purchased at an estate sale. Both are Dai-saku and
Dai-mei, one by Kanemune the other by Hidetoshi.
Will post photos of the Hidetoshi when I get a chance, brother is in possession of Kanemune (Amahide.)
Dave M
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Sword has definitely been knocked around a bit! However, many collectors like swords which have a "been there" appearance.
Could be an older blade from look of nakago, lack of Yasuri me and punched mekugi ana. Worn Ha and Muni machi.
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On 2/28/2025 at 5:02 AM, Kantaro said:
I have been scanning the net but it seems difficult to find one...anyone has an example of an army Type 19 parade sword with a locking mechanism and 2 hangers?
I found this topic hereunder from 2020 and the sword Dave showed had a botton for locking. The one Bruce showed had none...but it seemed a policesword.
Here on the picture you can see a rare ARMY general officers parade sabre with a spring clip retention...so it does exist.
aha...now I am talking to myself.
This sword appears to be what you were referring to. Ebay # 226633772531
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Agree with Hamfish, too much wrong with this sword to be authentic wwll Japanese...
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Ok great, I see I'm just the latest to fall for the ruse. Hard to believe the prices the thieves are asking, but then again, what's new with fraudsters, only paid $27 US, yet still........
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Excellent information Dale...Thanks much!
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Thanks Justyn and Dale. Agree, things just didn't seem right with the tsuba...
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Left handed gunto??? Chuso on opposite side? Am I seeing this correctly?
Dave M.
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Signed sword is Sukemitsu.
Showa 18th year~1943
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No doubt John your tassel is in the process of deteriorating. Very interesting that metal device was used for tassel end interior foundation...
Something most of us have never seen, thanks for sharing!
Dave M.
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Example of deteriorating tassel with strings falling apart. 
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Back in July of 2023 in Bruce Pennington Topic "All-Brown Army Gunto Tassel" a question was brought up as to why some tassel ends were removed from various Tassels. Someone suggested the reason may have been to intentionally deface the tassel as often occurred with other Japanese military items as they were surrendered. I suggested the possibility of removal as a memento easily put in one's pocket as a way of remembrance.
Another individual suggested the missing tassel end was more likely simply deterioration as to intentional cutting and had nothing to do for sentimental reasons which is quite possible.
This is one of those questions with Japanese sword study which may never result in a definitive answer, however, we may be able to determine the absolute difference between deterioration and cutting. A couple of examples of both were offered. Below the ball of a tassel the lanyard is folded back and sewn, as a tassel end deteriorates and falls away the folded area most likely has no other choice but to remain intact. On the other hand, a cut tassel end has been obviously cut which leads to the question as to why. Of course, we may never know the exact reason for obvious cutting but leaves us to contemplate the possible reason,,,
Below are examples of each...
Dave M.
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I was aware of Japanese swords my entire life as my father had brought home several from WWll as a young 11th airborne paratrooper.
However, my first personally purchased sword was a Sadakatsu Shin Gunto purchased at an antique show. I was in my late 20's.
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About the time you think you've seen it all...a Chinese fake of a Chinese saber, Geez!!!
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I don't think I've ever seen an oil quenched in a Choji type hamon. I'm probably 100% mistaken but seems as though (of course without researching the matter) most oil quenched hamons appear to be Gunome pattern?
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Sent you a PM Oliver. Please check your message box.
Dave M.
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It is extremely difficult for me to believe, even an off-mainland Japanese swordsmith would leave a nakago looking like this one does. Most if not all of these mystery swords appear to be forged with a very different mindset than a traditional Japanese smith. For instance, non-Japanese smiths appear to have a decent amount of forging skill but seem to feel there is no reason to put real effort into a nakago which won't be seen. Although, many of these swords show a fair amount of skill level but are invariably much, much lower than traditional Japanese.
Dave
help please. about this type94 shin gunto.
in Military Swords of Japan
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Well gee whiz fish...