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    Likely local smiths but there was also a Dutch production plant in Bandung (Java). They were producing the Klewang for the KNIL. The Klewang is a mix between a sword and a machete. Everything was available to produce swords even skilled workers.
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    @Bruce Pennington the picture of the mark is taken from a Dutch site. https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/verzamelen/militaria-tweede-wereldoorlog/m2307382007-japans-officiers-showato-katana-1940-1945-gunto-stijl
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    @BugyotsujiThank you for sharing, Piers! I was not aware of this. Regards, Ed
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    Only one item to share.
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    To me the date starts with Enpō 延宝.
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    Dean, In your search for a retention strap you can search for other types of retention straps as well.
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    Thank you, Steve!
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    Any ideas on this one? Thanks in advance. Regards, Ed
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    @WillFalstaff You can use leather wax. I use a thin coat of petroleum jelly. Cheap and gives a good result. Used it for more than 40 years to preserve leather liners of German helmets.
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    @Bruce Pennington Hi Bruce, I've been trying to find more information about the RAF soldier. I can only find one G.J. Southard, but without access to his service records, I don't know if this is the right person. Regards, Ed
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    The latest addition to my collection. Old blade, civil tsuba and an inscription by a soldier of the RAF Regiment on the leather combat cover. G.J. Southard RAFR Malaya 1945.
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    Bruce, the reinforcement band is an interesting addition. Thanks for sharing.
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    Hi Chris, beautiful sword. Is the tassel made of leather or is it just my bad eyes?
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    Beautiful sword. My sword in the first post has also a long nagasa. 72.5 cm.
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    Hi Thomas, that sounds like a good explanation!
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    @PNSSHOGUNJohn, the crocodile cover is stunning!
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    @Scogg Sam, the name tag is a nice bonus. It's a pity the tag is damaged. Otherwise is was a great start for a research project. Thanks for sharing.
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    Bruce, That is an unusual cover. I like it. Thanks for sharing.
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    Bruce, that is something I also want to know.
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    Never seen a lined combat cover. That's very interesting. Do you have a photo of the cover?
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    Hi Paris, Numbering is a good idea. Just added the numbers.
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    And an other one. Number 3.
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    Here is an other one. Number 2.
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