robinalexander

Col, the one on the left is sort of rectangular in the brass but at over 2500 FPS it makes a 'roundish' hole. One can speculate, romanticise or just take a wild guess that fits a narrative (especially in sales) but at the end of the day you are 100% correct in that "we'll never know"

Thanks Brian, you raised a valid topic and sought respectable responses...good work. Reading the first half of your post I thought, I will comment and in so doing, suggest the word 'tsuba' also mean 'blade' as the very same things apply in your context. However as I read your post and got to the end , you said ...... "I also know that by posting this, I am throwing myself to the wolves! So, bring it on if you feel so inclined! I will take the wolves responses one at a time (or maybe not respond at all, it depends on how many wolves there are in the pack!). Onward my friends!" Well I didn't have a clue what you meant or why you even bother including that BUT I was saddend to read the level that your topic/question was taken to within hours of posting. Is it just me being naive...what the hell. The underlying personal dislikes certainly emerged so quickly (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!!!!) I couldn't believe what came from members and how far off topic it was. I understand why you closed the thread and I don't blame you....close this too if you want, I won't be offended. But I regard to your question ... please, no special section or rules for Newbies. There is no kindergarten in the Army....you rely on the experience and wisdom of others...that's how you learn. That's how the system works. Yes, some can be a little more abrupt than others but that is life. That's all part of learning. There are so many great members here and I don't want to single any individuals out but they know who they are ....always offering answers, always offering links...always giving. So please let Newbies just 'join the fray' and learn from those willing to give. (At this point I thought I just heard Stephen say 'peace brother')

Not a bullet...LV or HV. Bullets are round...they make round shapes.....even when tumbling, still roundish...not rectangular. If its period damage then its most likely shrapnel. The combat cover is certainly not original 'cause no hole in it' .....so cover is post war or post damage at best.

I agree Mark...totally the dark here but if you are willing and able, would like to see some pics of this old blade. Very interesting!

J

How old are you Paris @Kantaro ?. been collecting long?

71 ...started 6 or so years ago ...resigned to the fact that i will always know more about Type 95's than Nihonto (regardless of how little that may be)

No idea Mark but that is a very nice piece.

Well Kyle......I admit I am no expert on WW2 'Good Luck Flags' but hey....imo this is not one of them.

Another reduction method (in my simpleton way) I have found useful is to take a picture, then go to your Gallery...open the same picture....take a screen shot of it.....a couple of times if you wish.....the meg's just reduce dramatically with each 'copy'.

Thank you Koichi San

I apologize for the (really) bad picture but it is all I have at the moment so on the off chance....here it is. I have seen some amazing deciphering by translators so I will try this first before seeking better pics if necessary. Thank you. Rob

For future reference......

A bit more info to help out. Sounds like a film rather than doco ....but will check it out tks Adam

Nice Adam, but do you have a link?

Just a small thing David but correct orientation of nakago makes it easier for those translating 🙂

Sri guys (no willpower) ... For all the fantastic Brians in the world

I'm really feeling a Monty Python moment ..... but I'm going to leave it alone. Instead, welcome Crusader Nope ...trying ..... but it's taking a lot of strength to leave this alone ...........

sorry mate .... forgot to leave the link.

But take my word for it Brandon. I have been wrong before even when it appears 'so obvious to me' .... hang in there, hers will confirm or otherwise. I don't recognize the stamp or the position its used in ...but if you have a quick look at the attached download, you may see something.... its a great reference tool anyway by NMB sword guy Bruce Pennington

Good reason for that Brandon.... Chinese I reckon not Japanese.

Agree with Brian but crikey Bruce I just spent 15 minutes reading ALL of the auctions terms and conditions including the fine print and it all looked perfectly normal to me. I can't get that time back. Wish I had looked at the sword first ok....it's late.

Now THAT is a very nice copper Gareth! To be honest, I can't make out the saya throat number but I presume it's matching? Rob