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If you are seeking more info on the type 95, go to the top banner under downloads. Japanese type 95 NCO. It will give you a great overview of the various type and more specifics on yours. Best, John

IJN Service Dress Belt. Not pretty , but appears original with a probable replacement/ repair since long hanger as it is narrower . Suppose the name on back of buckle pad is Mikubo. I'm told this is an uncommon name and might be one able to traced. Might anyone have access to IJN roster records? Photos for your comments. Thanks in advance. Best, John S.

I'll bet that soldier said some extra prayers that night if he survived

Bruce, Many thanks. Best, John S.

Sorry, photo of tang is upside down. It views correct in my downloads, but went posted here has a mind of it's own. John S.

Hello All, I believe a very nice Kai-Gunto for your viewing and opinions. Dating this about 1940 as he received his license at end of October 1939 and by mid 1941 was monopolized by Seki along with many others. From what I can find he made very few Gendaito's and never went back to his trade after the war ended. His signature includes resident of Osugi and he would no longer be living there once involved with Seki nor would he have had to time to create private purchases that included his full nine character signature. Early pre war unblemished rayskin, dual ashi,gold guilded fittings and friction fit sans any latch. There are no stampings and the reverse of tang is left blank. Thinking this to be purchase of a career Naval Officer commissioned work. Likely stationed on homeland due to great condition survivor. Forgot to mention Bo-hi in blade. Best, John S.

He sells a wide variety of military from all wars. I usually chase him on Civil War, but browse through other listing. A lot of German military and few Japanese. John S.

Bruce, Yes I guess I lucked out on finding a nice example. Thanks, John S.

Thanks for your input, comments and help. Best, John S.

Hello. Posting for your comments and viewing enjoyment. Sam has already helped me straighten out some information that was incorrect. First half of 1944, Seki-Na-Nagoya that appears to be in very nice shape. Saya paint is deep olive and at least 95% intact. Best, John S.

Brian: Thank you as I had been told real Choji oil was the best choice to use. Best, John S.

Offer accepted. One other view attached. John S.

PNSSHOGUN: Thank you for your input. I'll make an offer. Best, John S. arge: All photos are from the same side. Shows wear from mounting and slide also shows wear. Thank you for your input. Best, John S.

Hello All, Looking at a sword knot that is claimed to be original on ebay yet AI says it is a reproduction. Might you offer your opinions. Thank you in advance for your time. John S.

Wonderful resource. Thank you. John S.

I hear you, but occasionally he come up with great items and I want him left whole. The blade is only one part of a fantastic koshirae which I hope turns out to be a real treasure. WW2 bring home. I plan on posting in near future. Based around a not verified, except visually, 1st generation Masanori tanto dated February 1600. Back in his infancy as a sword smith. Signed only Masanori (made by). Best, John S.

Very sorry. It was correct in my downloads. Then the ghost in machine did me dirty. The finger you see was the sellers, I'm innocent on that charge.Thank you. Best, John S.

Hello, Believe to be ca. 1800 Yamato MasaMitsu for your comments & enjoyment. The handle ca. 1850 Best John S.

Bruce, Thank you. I've been doing a lot of digging on it. "IF" all turns out to be correct 1st generation Yamato Masanori dated 1601 combined in a 1830's Masamitsu ensemble I'll be a very happy camper even though it is not verified. Another Vet bring home. Best

John C. Thank you for tips in deciphering. Being an octogenarian my 20-20 vision has seen better days.

Bruce, Yes the one in your photo took a much worse beating then mine. Glad it got changed somewhere in it's travels. Was that why you mentioned fitting were different? What do you think of Tanto?

John C. Many thanks for spelling it out so I can see the correct translation. I was looking at the Ju and the hachi as one character. Basic stickman left me scratching my head. I have a really old Tanto that I make to be Yamato Masanori 1st generation, right around 1600 if I'm correct. The reverse has me stumped, but again two totally different responses. Remounted about mid 1800's along with a Kozuka that it's kanji I've been given different tranlations. Would that be something I should post here or somewhere else on this site.

Bruce, The Rinji shown in your previous post is for sure not the same one that is with it now.

Bruce, Thank you. Yes I have looked at the Stamp listing, very helpful. I purchased from Rebel Relics out of Tennessee. John C. Thank you. Jan. 1943. I had from a couple other sources of Oct. and a Nov. both 1943. I understand regarding the Officers rank, only went figured higher based on their salaries so yes could have been a rich Lt. Marcin, Thank you. Yes Brian Akins of Rebel Relics is where I purchased. Normally chasing Civil War items, but ran across it and got the urge

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