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Thank you Sir. I only have a mobile phone to take photos and it can be hit and miss. This is a video of it and it shows the blade in pretty decent detail. The sarute looks rough but is made from the same brass as the rivit and I believe is shop made. Anyways, if you would like further close ups of anything let me know. This phone seems to upload to the forum much better than my old one did. Tim Blackburne

Hello guys. Thank you all for your help with my sword. I am not very good with uploading images but I will try to load the signature side in this post. Trystan, could you please explain to me how you found the date to be April 11th instead of March 23rd as first thought? Tim Blackburne

Thank you very much sir! Kindest regards, Tim.

Hello everyone! Normally its swords but if anyone could help that would be awesome The teapot is very old possibly 1850 or newer. It was a gift to my family after my great grandfather helped a Japanese ship captain. There are two sets of markings. Thank you very much, Regards, Tim.

Thank you very much for the assistance. Kindest Regards, Tim.

Gday there everyone! Im struggling with this one. I believe the second character to be Tsuye? and the third is Kane. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Tim Blackburne.

This sword was not surrendered willingly, I doubt I would be able to find the officers name. If I find out the battle in which it was captured, that may help. I was also under the impression that mons etc were removed by the owners before surrendering their weapons? Im continuing my research and if by chance I do get an answer I will post it. Tim Blackburne

Here are the pics

I will try to get a better picture of the entire blade tomorrow if requested. Thanks again for the help!

fussy uploader, hard with 13mp camera. sorry its taking so long

Thank you very much for the replies. I will do my research on the family name, any input would be great however! As for the sword blade and fittings here are some more pics, hardly professional but pictures none the less.

Gday everyone! This would be my first post and Im hoping it raises some interest. This is a Type 98 captured in PNG by Australian troops towards the end of the war. It still has the Kamon on the handle. It is one I have no knowlage on whatsoever. The sword blade seems to be water tempered, undated and unstamped, possibly made prior to or in 1940, during which stamping was introduced, etc.. It is signed Kanekuni, possibly Ogawa but Im not that in touch with his style and at that time he was 15? If it is his then its an early one for sure. Anyway, back on topic, can anyone help with the Kamon? Im hoping the picture uploads properly.