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sorry, the blade, and the inside of the koiguchi please

Hi mark, I think your close to the cav idea. the knuckle guard is very simular to the type 25, but is missing the finger loop hole and the latch hole. also I think the scabbard belongs to the type 25 model as well. all the the type 19 cav swords iv seen all have chrome/Nichol plated scabbards, but there is always a odd one. Does the side latch work on the scabbard, if not, it could be a "put togeather" piece. so maybe a custom order? some one that wished to take his type 25 with him, when he joined the cavalry but had to change the tsuka to meet regulations. can you post some pics please. I like the odd late meiji-taisho swords

well your asking a lot, considering the condition of the blade. people will only be able to guess, but due to the lost amount of meat visible though of whats left of the horimono, and general shape, im going to have a STAB at late koto-early Shinto. the nakago looks simular to sengo school. IMHO please feel free to correct me guys, got to learn

Don't be to upset about loosing this one Wanye, as a military collector myself I can say there are much better, cleaner and higher quality examples out there to add to your collection. its SEKI stamp means the normal showato, the mei is very rough, and iv always disliked battle field repairs. kind regards H

dam that Ota Chikahide in Kai-gunto looks very nice indeed. whats the smith rated at?

call me a noob, but that hamon looks devoid of any activity, would have thought there would be some nie, sunagushi or yo. but the kissaki looks well finished. could this be a modern smith working in a mino style? EDIT, hope I didn't put my neck on the block

Michael's Shodai is very interesting, with what im 98% sure is in type 94 mounts (getting rare now days). if you could please post more pics please, that would be great.

very nice guys, keep them coming. lets try and convert a few purists. I wish to see list early mint type 32, with matching numbers below 10,000 custom shin guntos mint generals grade Kyu gunto

Thanks Thomas, I might have to keep that it mind next time holiday. you don't happen to know the history of the 2 koshire?

not mine but will do some unspeakable things to get it

awesome akasaka

a minty Kyu gunto with a really nice blade and sword bag

Hi guys, with the slow pace of this thread, I have decided to steal/borrow a simular themed from tosugu. so how us your minty military gems. ill start, surrenderd in Burneo 1945 with full documation on both sides PS, I know your going to say its not a gunto, but you get the idea

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUPERB-MINT-SIGNED-GENDAITO-WW2-ARMY-OFFICER-Japanese-SWORD-SAMURAI-GUNTO-KATANA-/272109066843?hash=item3f5af6da5b:g:je0AAOSw3KFWdyyw

Hi guys, well this, Im sure is a long bow to draw. BUUTTTT does anyone know if theres swords survived ww2 and are still about to be viewed today. how many treasures were stored at this shrine? I would loved to know more about them and there history

but also heres another interesting photograph its 2 army soldiers, but one has a type 32, BUT its the only recorded example of one with a weather cover for the scabbard. has anyone else seen this before? the photo is dated from the early 20's and I can only assume in china?

yes I do too, and heres a clearer photo of the lower unreadable kaji that steve mentioned. out of interest how many of this photo would have been developed?

iv never bough from him, but he does sell on fleabay so you can check out his score there. (IMHO) priced very highly

would I be wrong to quess this is modern

Hi guys, I was just looking at some nice things that I can never afford as saw this. just thought I would open myself up for some shame pie, its got some excellent evan hada, nice subtle active hamon, but yet it dosent arouse my attention. http://www.aoijapan.com/katana-omi-kami-hojoji-tachibana-masahiro19th-nbthk-juyo-paper what am I lacking in my education. kind regards H

pimp my tsuba

sorry but that little clip is to awesome, it needs a mention

Im going to be a downer, sorry but I think the kissaki is lost. had a small pit on a gendaito, took it to a well regarded togi, and he said it will never polish out. but it cant hurt to try, regards

is that a traditional Japanese srew iin the 2nd ana

please post some photos if you may. I like this group, they made some nice blades