drb 1643
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Another fatty and one of my favorites! Tom
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I like fat ones too Matt!🤣 Tom
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I see what you mean Chris. At first glance it looks like a single bohi. But now after you mention it, it’s possible that it is in fact a double. The pictures are unfortunately too blurry. Tom
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Nice early Meiji period naval dirk with standard machine blade. Tom
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I have a couple of swords with the paracord wrapping that was done by US sailors and Coast Guard’s men when they were heading back to the states from Japan post war. It’s a part of the history of the sword and I decided to leave it in place. It’s not particularly valuable but because of the family history I would never sell it! Tom
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The Baltimore antique arms show is a great show with multiple Japanese sword dealers there. There’s usually several tables with samurai suits of armor and lots of Japanese rifles and accessories. It’s at the Maryland state fairgrounds on Saturday March 21-22. https://www.baltimoreshow.com/ Tom
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Hi Adam, you should post this in the WTB forum. Tom
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Thanks anyway John, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond, Tom
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Hi all, just checking on if anyone has a lead on this particular sword. I’m still interested. Thanks, Tom
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Incredible reference material! I’m extremely appreciative of your efforts! Tom
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Yes Mr. Murphy, it is a legitimate late war naval dirk with what we call an integral scabbard. All metal scabbard that usually has black paint to simulate the leather or Ray skin. They are not very common. Tom
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Sharing a sword I recently acquired
drb 1643 replied to Nicholas's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Thank you very much Ray. I hope you have a great holiday! Tom
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Hi all and Merry Christmas! Here’s another one that I would love some help translating.Thank you all very much. Tom
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Thanks very much Mal, this is great information! Tom
