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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Yoshinobu is more of a first name, sometimes with these tags there is both Kanji and English text to confirm a name.
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    Hello Niels, welcome to the forum. Your friend has a naval officers sword, or Kai Gunto, which looks to be in decent shape. Value will depend on the quality of the blade, which we will need more photos of to determine. There's a instructional guide on how to safely remove the handle to check the maker:
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    These are often fairly crude and can vary from having real old blades to oil tempered pieces, it would be interesting to see if you can get the nut off for a picture of the tang. For $5 it's a neat bit of history.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Perhaps a variant of Katabami? https://irohakamon.com/kamon/katabami/mitsuwarikatabami.html
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    The Showa smith Kanenaga was known for making Tanto with similar extensive script Horimono.
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    Unfortunately what you appear to have is a relatively recent sword (late 19th century to early 20th century) where fairly poor pieces (by Japanese standards) were made for export to foreigners. They often feature elaborate (but simple) Koshirae that would appeal to the foreign buyers with little knowledge who bought up all sorts of Samurai wares to decorate rooms or whatnot.
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    What a curious example, usually these are much smaller and simpler. It may be a presentation/dedication inscription too.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    Attempting to correlate a family name via such a common Mon is a complete wild goose chase.
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Mike, your example is a common motif of Mokko vine: https://irohakamon.com/kamon/mokkou/
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    Paul Martin or Robert Hughes would be the better contacts to pursue, they won't give you cryptic responses.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    There are multiple stories of collectors doing just that and being jammed up for hours. The reason some collectors have great success with this method is the prior knowledge and co-ordination with an experienced dealer beforehand, just rocking up to Narita airport with a sword and a prayer is ill-advised.
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    Getting these popups every few days despite being logged in:
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    Perry

    PNSSHOGUN replied to Perry's topic in Wanted to Buy

    Hi Perry, I have an inexpensive one that would suit a worn Type 94 mount:
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    It's somewhat curious how some general tassels age differently, a friend brought over the middle one where the bullion stitch is barely visible from oxdisation:
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    Hideyoshi would be spinning in his grave if he saw that dreadful mockery of the very fine original.
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    It could very well be an Island sword, curious they even tried to replicate the shop stamp on the Tsuba.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    The Ichimonji is a very fine sword, it stands head and shoulders above the Sa.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    The tag looks very new indeed, do you have any history of how it came to Australia? I couldn't find a record of a Matsui Shimakichi in the list of Etajima graduates, it is possible he was a graduate of the IJN aviation academy or a civilian employee working for the Navy. It would help to know where the sword was surrendered to narrow down the possibilities.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    With that many sales listings you would hope for a gold membership to support the forum.....
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Could make out something about promotion but the rest is beyond my abilities, if some kind soul could assist.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    There are many options at this price, if you're prepared to pay that amount it could be a better idea to travel to Japan to inspect some first class swords in hand.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    Yes, it is indeed a Koa Isshin Mantetsu sword. Nice to have the surrender label still mostly intact.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    My only thought is a field made example.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Yonie, welcome to the forum. There is a useful instructional video on how to remove the Tsuka, make sure the small peg is removed and go slow without using excessive force.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    There are some better photos and discussion over on the WA forum, it's rather unlikely to be a genuine Rai Kunimitsu sword: https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/ken-jasper-international-militaria-forums/Japanese-militaria-forum/15628044-thoughts-on-this-bring-back-sword
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