David Flynn

Great movie. Not many people realise there were camps on Java.

Paul Martin would be the one to check on legalities.

Hi, can anyone help me with sword shops in Kagoshima and Fukuoka.

I have never had a problem bringing swords in either.

Yasukunito have been found in Navy Kaigunto.

could even be in different countries.

Never say never with Japanese swords. Depending on who the officer was and their status, allowed for a lot of leway.

Looks like a Showato to me.

Heartily, endorse these events.

I believe Adrian lost money on both the Sydney Shinsa. I believe, the NTHK was taken care of by the number of Submissions. As for the actual show part, this is where the money goes. Both Shinsa were not advertised. I believe this is the main reason of the costs blowing out, advertising is a must. Next, to have a show, tables and exhibitions need to be arranged. This was a disappointment at both Shinsa, particularly the second. The exhibitions aren't so much of a problem as, finding vendors.

My Guess, 23-24 and 25 Nov.

Shamsy, 6, 095,000 troops served in the ​​IJA ground forces alone. If 1 in 20 is an officer (probably more like 1 in 10), then there would have had to be a least 309,500 officers gunto ( don't forget, many officers had more than one sword). This doesn't take into account the Airforce, which was also part of the Army and used Shingunto. Then there's the Navy.

Yasuki?

It's not difficult (except for sending the sword) to have a sword go through Shinsa in Japan. One just needs to use a reputable agent, like Paul Martin.

Adrian Schlemmer is the gentleman who orginised both Sydney Shinsa. We were fortunate to have the NTHK ( Yoshikawa Group), at both Shinsa. I believe Adrian was out of pocket for both Shinsa. However, all who attended are glad of his generosity. Anyone in Oz who is thinking of orginising a shinsa, would be advised to contact Adrian and pick his brain. Ben (FletchSan) With the tyranny of distance of our fair land, contacting and or notifying collectors is a monumental task in itself. As I was a volunteer at both Shinsa, I am aware of the difficulties involved. Also, 300 items is difficult. Many collectors in Oz, have their swords polished in Japan. Along with this, comes Shinsa.

$150 for sub another $150 for a pass, I believe. When the last shinsa occurred in Sydney, they were the prices, except that was the cost in Aussie dollars.

You can always put your hand up, Hamish.

I don't believe the number of items would be the problem. As I mentioned before, it's the initial outlay for the venue, security etc. that is the problem.

I believe it's 200. I worked at both the Sydney Shinsa. However, that only covers the costs of the NTHK. one then has to pay for the venue advertising etc. Even if enough tables are paid for and the gate purse taken into consideration, the outlay is expensive. Plus, who makes up the money if the table and gate don't realise the cost?

No one is willing (including mmyself) to put ones hand in ones pocket. The initial outlay is the killer.

The koshirae doesn't denote the rank. The Tassel denotes the rank. If it is a fairdinkum generals koshirae, there should be some sort of provenance.

I was only folowing logigical steps using the Kikusui mon. I have not seen one on an army mounted sword, but that doesn't mean that it hasn't been done. Anyway, now that is all hypothetical. Also, it was his dad who was favoured by the army.

Kaigunto. Probably special order made.

Swordsmiths/ owners could have their swords blessed by a Shrine. One could then (if wanted) could inscibe the kikusuie mon. The owner may have been in the Navy. I have seen other non-minatagawa swords with this mon. One that comes imediately to mind, was a Seki 23rd Gen. Kanefusa. I believe (could be wrong) there was a Gassan Sadakatsu with this mon. However, Yoshichika was not a registered Minatagawa Swordsmith.

I've been under the impression that, Fedex wont ship weapons.