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Bruce - I am assuming the Red Paint Kanji would be an assembly number or just a number identifying the blade?. I did not see any numbers on any of the other parts; but I will check again to see if there are any.

Thanks guys!

As the title states looking for some help with translation on a Shin Gunto in Type 3 Fittings (I understand this is not official terminology). I believe it is 1945 Vintage. Would like to know what each side of the Nakago says as well as the Red Paint. Also there appears to perhaps be a Seki stamp but I am not sure. Thanks in advance for your help.

Bruce - thanks for asking this. In addition, I would also like to understand the significance of the use of the Mum.

Hello folks, New to this forum, but I know a few members from others. I dabble in Japanese Military Swords and not sure if I am still a complete novice, but not much past there. I know enough to ask for help though. A little intimidated because I don't know all the terminology, but I will do my best. Picked this up a while back in Kyu Gunto mounts. It has obviously been cut down and there is a partial Mei. There is also a Mum, which I understand signifies that the forge has been sanctioned by the Shogonate or retained? Any information or additional photos please let me know. Thanks, Bill