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  1. Smee78
    Thanks Bruce, I seem to learn something new frequently on this site. From a practical standpoint, I can see how they would be useful in keeping debris/water out when out in the field.
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    I guess I learned another new thing today, I had no idea about the Iida latch. How common were they and were they regulated to certain blades?
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    Some of these are getting really tough to tell. At first glance, some of them look good but the finer details are still lacking. Good eye to our seasoned members who have helped me/us when looking at some of these and teaching us what to look for. Thanks for all you do.
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    Great pictures, thanks for sharing. I look forward to this thread growing with more pictures and explanations.
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    Good eye Bruce, I missed the black tsuba the first time I looked at the pictures. Still, it looks like a nice piece.
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    Some more pictures would be nice, lets see the blade and the handle markings please.
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    How about some more pictures of your new addition?
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    The Barnie Fife has the front door well covered lol. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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    Looks like a real nice piece, I would be proud to add that sword to my collection. It is real clean looking and appears to of been well taken care of.
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    I wish all swords had a Mon, they are just so interesting and add a personal touch to the swords.
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    Wow, that was an interesting read. I enjoy a happy ending.
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    That looks like a nice Type 95, Congrats on the new addition. It looks original to me with the pictures that have been provided.
  13. Smee78
    That shows some talent there for a field knife. I know we made some crazy stuff but we didn't forge any blades.
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    +1 "Also the Habiki is not a good fit to the blade." This was the first part that looked off to me. I am not to knowledgeable on the Polish repops so the additional like the paint info is much appreciated from other board members.
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    Welcome Victor, I always find it interesting to see where these swords end up. I would expect to find more German WW2 items than Pacific WW2 items? Interesting sword, glad you shared it with us.
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    What a way to enter into Nihonto, congrats on the new additions. Four swords all at once with different character, did the previous care taker have any stories for any of the swords?
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    Wow, That is very interesting. I guess I learned something new again, every time I get on the board I seem to learn new interesting things about Nihonto. So does anyone have any ideas on why they would darken the fittings on these swords?
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    I like the Hamon, looks like an interesting blade. Interesting engraving on it. You must of been good to get that in your stocking, congrats on the addition.
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    So a family blade in military mounts? Either way I like it, looks to be in great condition.
  20. Smee78
    I like the habaki LOL.
  21. Smee78
    Hello Steve, Welcome to the forum, I would love to see more pictures of the whole sword. Glad you were able to get both the Nambu and the sword as a package. I'm right down the road in Summerville.
  22. Smee78
    Good point Mark, I have seen a one like that also.
  23. Smee78
    The cosmoline could of crept down into the handle area and then resolidified. You may need to place the sword in the sun for a while for it to warm up to get things loose?
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    Cosmoline is the devils work lol. I have been cleaning it off of mil surplus weapons for years, it is slow going what ever you use but really protects everything its on. You may find another surprise when you remove the sword from the sheath each time. Be careful with goof off, it can wipe paint off of cabinets, ask me how I know.... I cant wait to see the blade once you get the blade disassembled and taken apart, $400 sounds like a great find.
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    Looks like a nice clean example, congrats on the new addition. As for the tassel, good luck. They seem to be getting harder to find a good example.
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