robinalexander

Take this opportunity to thank those people [Bruce, Marcin, John C and Brian & so many others] who freely and tirelessly give their time and expertise to assist others. I know you don't do it for the recognition or the thanks but sometimes and quick 'thanks' or even acknowledgment is nice.

I'm not really holding my breath Lex. Remove the Tsuka if you can and post a couple of pics of the nakago (under the handle). First remove the little Mekugi (peg) ...just ask if you need help.

Adam. despite the mismatched numbers (not uncommon its a very nice example.

Too many points for me to list right now (big day ahead).....just search nmb website for 'fake 95'. have a squiz at this entire thread ...

Ouch Charles but welcome anyway. Sri to be bringer of bad tidings but it's a nasty fake..very common and more recently made in China. You can consider it 'identified'. Copy of a Type 95 IJA NCO sword. Rob

Wow ...looks like a very nice example Chris, thanks. I can never understand why people have to 'polish' the saya throat to see the number a little better....thus number for instance would have been perfectly readable without the extra 'work'.

This might help Todd...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFT5OMQr2vw

Hi Ben, before you do anything, have a squiz at this. http://japaneseswordindex.com/care.htm Its important if you have never handled one before.

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Yes that fits....thankyou Koichi-san.

Hello, just came across this kanji on a saya and would appreciate a translation if possible.. my research brain is not good tonight.

Well .... some really good ideas there Brett .... while others may be taking the Gold Member thingo to a whole new level, that may get really complicated. But I love the way you think

I have written to Kavanagh Auctions of Montreal CA .. hopefully they will do something about their listing so as to avoid grief for all concerned! Wwii Japanese Imperial Naval Katana Presentation Sword Auction Titled .......WWII Japanese Imperial Naval Katana Presentation Sword Description Naval Japanese imperial katana, note the anchor and waves pattern engraved on both sides of the blade, so probably a presentation sword or gift for an officer, aluminum grip which imitates the wooden tsuka with silk-cord wrapping, so a late war production (42-45). The numbers 198631 can be seen on the Habaki. Overall length is 39 inches, with a 30.5 inches blade. Heavy and very tight sword, very nice patina. No saya or scabbard.

I didn't know Brian personally, but I had warm regard and I felt a connection, with Winchester. He often popped into my posts with an emoji and he was always understanding and encouraging.....never changed. Maybe (selfishly), he fitted my narrative, I don't know, but for someone I have never met or messaged, I just felt a connection.....he was a real gentleman. Thankyou Sarah for sharing this....thinking of you and Brian's extended family. We will miss him. Rob