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I do believe I have one of his swords as well, except no sanding and I do have a need/want to sell how much would something like this be worth and where around Seattle should I take it
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Hi everyone. I found this in my grandfather’s attic earlier in the year. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He was in the Pacific Theater, taking part in the campaigns of Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands. I know it’s Japanese, but not much else. The blade has obviously been machined and cut from a longer blade, but I don’t know what the original could have been? The steel seems lightly pitted and corroded but relatively smooth. I see a niji-mei, “小鍛” kokaji? If anyone has any idea about this blade I’d greatly appreciate your input! I’m assuming it has little value and might try polishing or restoring it myself. Dom
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Hello everyone! I have two arsenal-made shin-gunto type 98. Could you please help me with identification and translation of the markings? I’m new to this topic and would really appreciate any help!
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Hi everyone, finally after a long time I got to dissassemble an Austrohungarian saber "gunto" with Japanese blade. This is a continuation of my previous post from Link here Today I pulled it out of display and removed the blade, and well it was a day of surprises. I assumed that it would be held in place by a pin, in this case 2 part gold plated brass screw but to everyones surprise it was also held by a tang screw.... Yep you heard that right, this blade was fitted into the original fittings of the navy saber, which meant (unfortunately) grinding some material away from the tang and cutting a thread onto it, (yes, threads are cut directly on the tang, it is not welded on) So after removing the pommel screw, then I was able to access the tang screw and remove the blade. Sorry for the long text here I was carried away, I will post everything into a general discussion thread after this. Anyway back to the signature, it was amazing feeling when I found a signature there, at first we theorized that it was ordered to be made but after removing it, I think this is a older blade than late 19th century one, in my humbke amateur opinion. Also note: all of the mekugi ana are punched not drilled. Anyhow, I would love to ask knowledgable people of this forum if they would be able to translate the signature if possible. It is a very interesting piece, we hoped that signature would help us fins the history behind the piece but now I think looking at the state of the tang that it might be older piece and was aquired for this purpose and not custom made for this with dedication on it. But it is what it is. Sorry for the long post, will rewrite for general discussion with more details. Thank you for your time. Anyway, have a great day everyone, Best regards, M
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Hi Everyone, I posted this sword in 2019, It is a Type 98 Gunto Katana. I have experienced a family emergency and need to sell this ASAP. I live near Gaithersburg, MD. Would anyone give me $1,800 for this? Please make an offer. I have included an Imgur album from 2019 and latest photos of the blade in this post. Imgur link from 2019 post: https://imgur.com/a/mnlNMDT Latest photos of blade: https://imgur.com/a/type-98-gunto-katana-6-19-nmb-lkJXA8t God Bless -
This sword came to me in bad shape. Cleaned up pretty well. Hilt built, furnished, and silk-wrapped through Fred Lohman. Horse-themed furniture. Paul Chen guard plus Lohman horse-themed guard. Chinese saya with use scars plus replica saya fittings, not pictued, also Chinese. Used lovingly for Sugawara Sogo Budo practice. Pictures upon request, of course. Asking $1000.00 plus shipping and insurance.
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Hello All Looking for some advice on where to find replacement screws for ishizuke (Chape-tip) (model 44-blackish color), need one screw here, and one for Kuchi-Gane (throat) have no ideas where to even start as far as size etc (maybe .5MM???) Also need a couple of screws for am early war shin-gunto (the type with open cast patina covered Tsuba and the fairly standard OD green Saya. Any ideas on where to look? Thanks -
Hello gents, I traded recently one of my swords for a splendid Kurihara Akihide katana, which was also introduced recently in the thread high class gunto by its previous owner. The sword was made in February 1945 and comes with the original shingunto koshirae. The mounts are in minty condition and look amazing. Everything works perfectly and is as good as it can be. The katana was recently polished by David Hofhine. Here are the measurements: Nagasa: 66,67cm Motohaba: 3,3cm Sakihaba: 2,31cm Motokasane:0,71cm The blade resides currently in Germany and can be shipped internationally. Payment should be done with bankwire or PayPal. The parcel can be shipped with DHL premium international, Fedex, or UPS. My asking price is 6300€ obo plus shipping and fees. Here is the link to the mentioned thread:https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/18610-show-us-your-high-class-gunto/page/21/
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Just looking for thoughts on the legitimacy of this. The leather coverings for the Saya is making me raise some eyebrows and these little markings near the habaki I’ve never seen before on type 98’s
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This, I am sure, will be a sorry sight for most of you on here, but it shows how neglected WW2 Japanese military swords can be in museums.
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Hello, I am new to this board, although I've been lurking for a while—haha. So please forgive me if I use some of the terminology incorrectly, and feel free to correct me. I was recently able to purchase a Type 98 Guntō at an auction. Although I am not completely sure if it's genuine, I still like it. I do think it's quite old, but I have my doubts about its authenticity. I noticed that the tsuka-ito is wrapped a bit irregularly, and a screw was used instead of a mekugi. Furthermore, there are no markings, stamps, or mei on the tang. And the Tang appears to have been shortened, but it does not look like the tang of an old blade. I had a very difficult time removing the tsuba, and I have found it to be impossible to remove the haba haha. But the sword is magnetic (as is the saya), and I think I can see the hada, though it's difficult to say for sure due to the oil used by the previous owner, which has turned the entire blade a copper color. Because of this, I also cannot really see the hamon at all. I wish to clean the blade of the previous oil and apply machine oil with a little bit of clove oil. However, I wanted to ask if cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol is the best way. I can take more pictures if needed or wanted. I'll take additional pictures regardless once I've cleaned the blade. Thank you in advance. Kind regards, D. Knol
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Hello everyone! I have some questions regarding taking care of my Type 95. Is it okay to oil them with gun oil to prevent rust? (if yes, just the blade? Or other parts?) What type of container should I store it in? Do any of you keep them in display cases or anything like that? I live in a very cold area, so would I want to avoid storing it in my attic? Thanks!
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Hi, I have a question about the authenticity of the sword. The sword has been with my friend's grandfather for about 30 years. I would be glad for any advice, thank you.
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Recently purchased this sword. Is this an authentic NCO sword? From what I understand about the markings: Nagoya stamp on the blade and scabbard. Font looks correct to me as well. Seller also seemed reputable to me. Is there anything I'm missing? I still have a rather healthy return window. Thanks!
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I purchased two swords from eBay. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello, I believe what I have here is a WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword. I am new to Japanese Swords and know there is a lot around them, especially these WW2 era swords. I have posted a picture of the signature and a picture of the tang/blade, handle, and sheath. I think it is in rough shape but still find it cool. I posted a picture on Reddit and the tang was translated to: “豊後住國茂作 = made by Kunishige, resident of Bungo”. There are no stamps on the other side but what remains is old green paint the faintly resembles 31. Could anyone shed some light onto what the type of sword is, who the maker is, and if the blade is traditionally made and how old. I really want to know if the sword was made specifically for WW2 or if it is an older blade that was brought to war. I would be greatly appreciative! thanks, Ben P.S. I can post more pictures if needed
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I bought this Type 32 Ko sword as a novice and I've taken more time more to research what the details are. It seems like this is a very strange version if not a fake. Here's what I noticed: 1. A strange serial number, the font is different, it's small, and the numbers are too close. 2. The clasp is a rounded point, not is a wedge shape. 3. There are no additional markings, not on the scabbard or on the guard. 4. No leather washer. 5. The throat has the bolt protruding. 6. The handle is shaped differently, it's more of a tube shape. 7. The fuller starts and ends far away from each end of the blade. 8. The blade doesn't have a clear edge, very dull and round. Is this authentic? It has so many things that I question now, but overall it looks like it could be real, although I have no idea.
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My Masatsugu gunto arrived today - I got it from a fellow NMB member to whom I am most grateful. The leather clad saya came with a matching tsuka cover. I very much doubted that the sarute was original to the koshirae, but now that I see it with my own eyes, I am beginning to have second thoughts.
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Hello All! I’m new to this forum, I was referred by a fellow member of gunboards. I was wondering anyone would be able to help me get some more information and history on some swords I own. The shin gunto I bought from an English WW2 vet’s son, he told me his father brought it back from Burma. The wakizashi I found in an online estate auction from another vet a few years ago. Both swords are signed. The nice fellow who referred me told me the Tsuba on the gunto was a Gunzoku Tsuba. From what I can tell by Googling it was a civil branch of the military? He also said the sword was refitted for WW2. I’ve attached some photos of the swords, their tangs, and the Tsuba of the Wakizashi. Thank you so much, any insight would be helpful. -Evan
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Just out of export jail and transferred safely to my care, a katana signed by Hizen Kuni Masatsugu, real name Taguchi Kiichi. He was an accepted army swordsmith and was rated a “one million yen smith” at Toko Taikan. NBTHK Hozon papers issued 2021. Based on mei location, overall length and the period it was produced, I believe this sword to be a former gunto. It is around 64cm nagasa with 1.5cm sori. Hamon is a well done, regularly thick suguha and jigane is well packed. It is well polished. What really grabbed my eye though is the koshirae, a meticulously made false hiking stick. Shikomizue were often made with wakizashi, yari, sharpened farming implements or chains as the concealed weapon and were mostly made when it was necessary to conceal one’s weapon. It’s interesting to see a gendaito with such koshirae. I wonder if it was made to scratch a particular itch in the previous owner’s collection, or perhaps for some other reason.
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