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This thread reminds me of the short gunto thread that was active a while ago. There are some good examples posted there that have not been posted here yet. I am also looking for a blade for a short gunto koshirae that I purchased, more information in the wanted to buy section.

Bruce this sword is in Dawsons. It really is one of a kind.

Only one individual thinks its a repaint, another person posted their copper nco with the number 393.

Having watched quite a few of the sellers auctions / sales normally he lists them for 2x the amount the sword sells for, I guess if there is someone who really wants it has an opportunity to pay that extra. If it doesn't sell a best offer is taken or it goes to the usual auction. As for the sword. Its kind of amazing that such a low number is in pretty much untouched condition, although I'm not sure it's my cup of tea, I like atleast a little wear and tear on my gunto.

I emailed Mr. Weese and he said the books will be ready for pre order early 2022 and to keep an eye out on his website. https://japaneseswordbook.com/

Eric also mentioned on Facebook that some of his collection will be going to large auction houses, any idea what ones? I'm excited to see this collection! Hopefully some members have their wallets ready!

On a side note, I noticed 4 tiny notches at the bottom of the tang, any insight?

Not exactly a "flashy" gunto, but a nice one nonetheless. I mentioned in the "Manchurian eye Candy" thread that I was thinking of bidding on those high class mounts which celebrated 25 years of service to the SMR, however, this early Mantetsu blade in combat mounts took precedent! Hope you enjoy the pictures I took, I know @Bruce Penningtonwill.

I think Matt Brice had one like this for sale years ago, I have seen them with the usual Matsu blades in them as well. Even without the blade I am tempted to bid on this!

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What tassel are you asking about??

In this album there are many pictures of officers with gunto, I will be adding those to the military swords of Japan thread.

I have one more I need to take pictures of!

I'll post mine when I get a chance. 😁

I don't think I've seen this one here... I am aware it posted sideways 😡

Photos of the mun

Turns out the other gunto did not have those marks, I do recall seeing them. This was for sale in 2018 on ebay. Ever since I missed it I had been chasing something similar. I think waiting paid off, I am very pleased with what I have now.

Any other information on the blade we can guess at? @Bruce Penningtonit's great that this has a new stamp for you, I think I've seen it once before, possibly on another black Ray skin gunto. I'll double check my pictures when I get home.

Also the numbers are all matching, however I am unsure what number this is

More pictures as promised! Any info would be great!

No Bruce I added it as I did my previous sword I've posted. It came without a tassel, but has a nice min on it. Ill take more / better pictures tonight!!

A full blade picture will come tomorrow, sorry!

Hello everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Recently I bought this gunto at auction, there wasn't very much information given, but the unique mounts were a selling point for me. The blade was originally described as demascus, but that obviously wasn't the case. Now that I have it in hand, I took it apart in search for a signature but found none. I have been told that it is an older blade, but I'd like an era to be more narrowed down, something that is well out of my realm. Here are some pictures, please don't hesitate to let me know if more pics are needed!

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