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  1. Major Steven Smith

    I’m thinking of buying another WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword.  I asked the dealer if he could tell me the characters on the tang…he couldn’t, so I’m back to my favorite forum.  Can you tell me the information on both sides of the tang…thanks

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    1. SteveM

      SteveM

      Hello

      The inscription is the maker's name: 菊秀 (Kikuhide)

      You can read more about him and this type of sword in this long thread here. 

      an

    2. Major Steven Smith

      Major Steven Smith

      Thanks Steve M for the information on the maker.  The stream has lots of good information and the additional photos of the blade and sword is of great benefit.  I’m hoping someone will be able to read the second photo which will probably be the date it was made.

      Steve S.

    3. SteveM

      SteveM

      Oh, sorry, I didn't see that second photo. The date is 

      昭和十八年十月

      1943, October

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    Thanks Bruce for the information, makes me feel good things about the sword. This has been a great forum to get educated by some experts in the field. Again, thanks for the input.
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    Thanks Bruce for the additional information, slowly gaining more of an education on this sword. I’ve attached a few photos of the blade. The photos came from the dealer whom I’ve known for over 25 years and has a huge personal collection of Japanese swords. I really appreciate the information you’ve provided and the time you spent helping me. Respectfully, Steve S.
  5. Major Steven Smith
    Thanks Steve M for the additional information and website links, the first one I didn’t know of, Wikipedia I had checked out. I appreciate your info to help educate me on my samurai sword. This is one great forum and so glad I ran across it today. Looking forward to more replies. Respectfully Steve S.
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    Thank you K. Morita for the information and characters since they are hard to see on the sword and told never try to clean it up. Any information you may have on the sword maker, the place it was made and what the number 388 means would be great to know. I’m trying to learn everything I can about the sword. Again, thank you for your help. Respectfully, Steve
  7. Major Steven Smith
    Grey, Thank you so very much for the information, it helps me know the actual signature line and information to go with the sword. When I bought the sword I discovered it was a bring back because on the leather scabbard it had scratched on it “ A. F. Brandt, (121355194) Trenton, New Jersey. The 3 in the serial number could be an 8. Anyway, your information really helps with the history. I was told it was probably made in 1943, so I’m not sure if that date is firm. Any other information you could give me on the sword would be great. I was told the 388 is the arsenal number, but would know what the 388 represents. Anyway, thanks again for your help and very grateful for the information Respectfully Steve
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    I just purchased a WW2 Japanese Army Type 98 Officer Samurai sword and would like to ask the experts out there for a translation of the tang. I was told it has the sword maker signature of Kanetaka. I’d really like to know exactly what the translation of the characters on the tang. This is my first samurai sword and would really like the exact translation. I appreciate all the help you can give me. Respectfully, Steve S. Aka Bubba 007
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