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Pure alcohol with microfiber cloth/good quality tissues is pretty much bombproof.

Brad, I would avoid using wd40 on nice swords, there's a thread all about different cleaning products in the general nihonto section and WD40 is too harsh.

I think you're fine, just a small forge opening.

Let me know where there are mice that eat through treasured blades so I can be sure to thoroughly avoid it!

Could be made from the tip of a broken sword.

Hard to say, not in polish and shortened, get it for what you can but don't go crazy.

Mantetsus are getting more and more collectable. This piece would be more interesting if the suriage occurred during WW2, but that would be hard to prove. Get it if you can, Mantetsu still in mounts with the emblem are rare and sought after no matter the condition.

Ah excellent, I'm glad someone did it for Nihonto oil, it's really interesting seeing the two tests side by side.

Compare to this one Ed had: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/23002-mantetsu-wakizashi/ Reckon you're right, suriage. Is it still in Shin Gunto mountings? They were popular Tameshigiri swords for some time so it would be consistent with shortening to suit them.

Maybe not changed the laws but perhaps they don't care as much anymore? I like the mounts with included chain hangar and that's it, way overpriced.

This is a *very* indepth and informative thread on just how different lubricants, gun oils and other similar products perform for protecting metals. Worth a read and compare with your own experiences using some on swords. https://www.shootersforum.com/gun-cleaning/91566-results-gun-care-product-evaluation.html I thought the staining and corrosive tests were particularly relevant due to the different and delicate materials found in Japanese swords. Some of the more aggressive gun cleaning products and oils are good for cleaning martial arts swords but none of us would dream of using them on Nihonto.

I was just looking at that one, in the description it's listed as Manren-to non forged blade. Decent mounts with silk cord sarute.

Ryo Wazamono smith and an easy Hozon would have alot to do with it.

Good sword with 2 people who really want it lol, lets see if it makes 6 pages!

Some dealers probably sitting on a whole crate of Type 95's and gets his buddy at the local Koban to register them.

There has been other old auction comparisons done before and some of the prices are astronomical compared to todays market, and others are virtually unchanged even since Samurai days.

Do you have photos of the Mitsuyasa examples in the book?

I think low end Iai sword with gimei signature as well. Either low quality Japanese or higher end chinese, gets hard to tell these days. Either way, Gimei.

The exceptions are absolutely, 100% in the very smallest minority. For every Seki stamped Gendaito there's probably a thousand Showato to vindicate what so many people have established in print, article and photos for decades. Personally I just think talk like this gets someones hopes up their standard Showato, either made by a RJT smith or any unremarkable smith, is probably a Gendaito because they've seen a few examples on here and read our theories. I like to theorize as much as the next person but I don't like to see people led on wild goose chases either!

Gassan Sadatoshi was on the board there in the video as well.

I think it would be a very good buy at 500usd for a decent quality Showato perfect for Iaito and Tameshi. I think most collectors would agree that's where the road ends for this one and I'd be very wary of any other "evaluations" this Prill fellow starts hauling off on. At 3500 euros I think he needs an evaluation at the Nuthouse.

One of the most bogstandard Showato you will see, dark spots in the peaks of the hamon, muji-hada and doesn't even retain the original Gunto mountings. A sober price would be well under 1000 Euros....

First of all: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THEM YOURSELF. Simply wipe the blades down with a light gun oil and t-shirt/old towel. Any value they have will be quickly reduced by *any* untrained meddling! The Type 98 is a "Combat Grade" type mounting, which was a lower cost option compared to standard Type 98 mountings. It has a civilian sword guard or tsuba, which is seen on these mounts now and again. As for the blade, it's in very rough shape, you'd have to take off the handle and take some detailed pictures of the tang to determine if it's of any significance or worth professional restoration. You will need to take out the wooden peg with a appropriately sized punch and gently tap it out. Once the peg is out, hold the handle with one hand (tip pointed up) and give the handle a couple of firm strikes with the bottom of your fist. As for the NCO Type 95, I'll let more knowledgeable members tell you exactly what you have.

Nice piece Gimei or not, is that a late war or Naval tassel on it?

They must figure the Japanese market isn't as sharp as us gaijin