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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Photos taken directly from this seller https://tokyosword.m...om/collections/sword The sword itself....well there a many problems with it: poor polish, very low quality fittings...not something you should aspire to own.
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    Often these sorts of mounts will have Showato in them, though once in a blue moon you can find a good Gendaito inside.
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    This is the earliest dated example I'm aware of, November 1933 (昭和八年十一月吉日) https://web.archive....i&katanaA020123.html
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    Do you recall if it had a Sho stamp? It may have been a special order piece and a proper Gendaito.
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    The top six graduates of the Imperial Army War college were given Onkashi-To each year. There doesn't seem to be a specific number given for how many were made each year, these swords were apparently gifted for other occasions.
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    Thank you, this is consistent across the two swords then.
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    Thank you Malcolm, this makes sense and matches with the Kanji description. Is the second character "皿- Sara" for the first example? Of note is the Tsukahei stamp in the first picture as well. Previously this stamp was noted on swords from the Yamamoto shop.
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    Both of these came from Imperial gift swords and appear to share similar characters. The first character looks like like "安 -Yasu". The last character "ヨ- Yo" often appears on Suya swords, any thoughts on what would this signify? Appreciate any assistance:
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    Cavalry Kyu Gunto, the backstrap indicates company grade. The Saya is likely original.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    One more: https://page.auction.../auction/n1120338686
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    The term for the knotwork is listed as "Whiteline or Belfast" and is on page 77 of the larger Fuller & Gregory book. These are some unique fittings, note the small screw securing the Kabutogane. Shame the Tsuba is gone.
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    The Mei is his later style, though all the examples in the book Mark posted are Katana Mei.
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    Hi James, welcome to the forum. You have a interesting looking Type 98 Shin Gunto there, with good quality mounts. The story is a nice touch, was there any further documentation from your grandfather about it? If you follow the video below and carefully remove the small wooden pin in the handle, we can tell you more about the sword. Value will depend on who made the blade and any documentation to go along with it. You would be wise to hold onto it as a family heirloom.
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    Moon tsuba

    PNSSHOGUN replied to Stephen's topic in Tosogu

    This has captured my imagination for decades: "Signed Iwamoto Konkan"
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    Where is it being sold from, and who is selling it? Much of the legwork can be solved with those questions before you even attempt comparing Mei of the various Tanba No Kami Yoshimichi.
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    The Jim Dawson book is the better one in terms of amount of information, examples, and quality of research. The Swords of the Emperor very much seems like a good quality coffee table book and less like a reference material. Both are rather pitiful in terms of showing blades, with the majority of focus on mounts.
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    One more from a different Onkashi-To:
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    Although the print quality on this book is very poor, there is a vast amount of original documentation and information presented. Very interested in any of the sections being translated.
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    Ikeda Yasumitsu January 1935 Original mounts and brown tassel, all fittings are marked with "Shinozuka" and made by the Suya Shoten company. This includes the solid silver Habaki, which is odd to see marked.
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    This is also a regular Army Kyu Gunto, looks to have a good looking older blade.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    Brass is by far the most common material. On occasion you can find fittings made of copper, these are not that common and usually found on good quality swords.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    The sword in question has been bought, returned and relisted at least two times now. If you have doubts about a Mei, ask the dealer if they guarantee it passes Shinsa or a provide full refund.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    They are plentiful and inexpensive from Jauce.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    The same Masaaki sword recently sold on Yahoo.jp for roughly 7000usd. https://page.auction...p/auction/1117218835
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