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  1. drb 1643
    Yes Bruce it’s the North China Railway emblem. The emblem is located on several areas. The ishizuki, menuki and kabutogane.
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    I thought you might want a picture of my railroad tassel. Tom
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    Yes, now that you mention it, it does look like maybe some of the nickel plating has corroded off.
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    I’m thinking it was retrofit. I’m pretty sure it didn’t leave the workshop like this.
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    It does look like some sort of repair with a metal shim. I would just remove the tsuka and let it drop out. With the fiber material under the samegawa I’m thinking repair. I’ve handled a lot of dirks and have never seen anything like this before. Tom
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    Nor does it have a sharkskin scabbard. Tomm
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    Nice one Sam! I sure love the NCO’s! Tom
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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
  15. drb 1643
    Thanks anyway John, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond, Tom
  16. drb 1643
    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
  18. drb 1643
    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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    Wow, what a great score! Tom
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    Thank you very much Ray. I hope you have a great holiday! Tom
  21. drb 1643
    Hi all and Merry Christmas! Here’s another one that I would love some help translating.Thank you all very much. Tom
  22. drb 1643
    Thanks very much Mal, this is great information! Tom
  23. drb 1643
    Ok here’s some crappy pictures of the koshirae, blade and Mei.
  24. drb 1643
    Yes, it’s a Kanemasa. If I get a chance I’ll take and post some pictures later today. Thanks guys, Tom
  25. drb 1643
    Thanks very much Mal. It was the niju that I couldn’t recognize. I sincerely appreciate your help. Tom
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