lonely panet Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hi Neil, thanks for sharing they look great, the type 94 with single hanger has a rear pinned kabuto-gane, could you please post some sweat photos of them both. some really top condition Imperal swords and a Generals grade one to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hi Hamfish, hope these pics help, Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGBANGSAN Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Neil Very nice 94 and general 98. Trystan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hi Hamfish, yes the 94 is pinned, the 98 is drilled, do you have any thoughts on this> Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bencld Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hello all. Unusual ito on the tsuka ? Has anyone seen one like this before ? Civillian tsuba and a fully wooden saya lacquered in a rough brown colour with the remains of a navy tassel. This ensemble housed a koto blade norinaga that I am still waiting to arrive ! Chris D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Chris, Unusual arrangment, but not unheard-of. Can you give us details and pics of the blade? By the looks of the Kabu, sarute, and seppa, it looks to be a high-quality set-up. I'm betting the blade is old and/or family because of the tsuba. Unless someone has seen this ito type before, I'd say it is something done after the war. Do you have any history on the gunto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flynn Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 The Tsuka has been rebound. The ito, is too new to match the fittings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi Hamfish, hope these pics help, Neil. Wow, that Generals sword is as good as it gets, the tassel alone is worth ludicrous $$$. A jewel in any Japanese army sword collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Some pics of my YASUKUNI TO, YASUNORI (Kotani). Aluminium SAYA, twin feathers MON, Lt Colonel. Neil. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordGuyJoe Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Any more pics of the blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 OK, this one probably doesn't fit the HIGH CLASS category, but it is one of my prized specimens. It is an original leather combat covered '98 GUNTO. The leather is in poor condition, the tassel is frayed, the leather TZUKA cover marked, the surrender tag on its last legs and the blade is an ordinary SHOWA TO. BUT, the leather has never been removed to expose what is below, the TZUKA has never been removed as the blade is NO treasure..... So why? I just wanted to own (and respect) a sword that was used in war, brought back by a Vet, and kept the way it was in 1945. It has been there, and LOOKS like it. I have been tempted to knock out the MEKUGI, but resisted, I want at least one WW2 sword to pass to the next generation as is, untouched. Hope you can relate to this. Neil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave R Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 OK, this one probably doesn't fit the HIGH CLASS category, but it is one of my prized specimens. It is an original leather combat covered '98 GUNTO. The leather is in poor condition, the tassel is frayed, the leather TZUKA cover marked, the surrender tag on its last legs and the blade is an ordinary SHOWA TO. BUT, the leather has never been removed to expose what is below, the TZUKA has never been removed as the blade is NO treasure..... So why? I just wanted to own (and respect) a sword that was used in war, brought back by a Vet, and kept the way it was in 1945. It has been there, and LOOKS like it. I have been tempted to knock out the MEKUGI, but resisted, I want at least one WW2 sword to pass to the next generation as is, untouched. Hope you can relate to this. Neil. The problem here is if there is any active corrosion on the nakago, in which case it will not go on to the next generation "as is" but continue to degrade. These swords were made in the manner they are for a reason, which was to facilitate care and maintenance. Nice to see a complete package like this otherwise, and thanks for posting the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Ok Dave, took your advice, took off TZUKA, (a bit of gentle persuasion needed), and no active corrosion to speak of. A YOSHIMICHI SHOWATO blade. Kinda sorry I did it, but if that's what it takes, so be it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Ok Dave, took your advice, took off TZUKA, (a bit of gentle persuasion needed), and no active corrosion to speak of. A YOSHIMICHI SHOWATO blade. Kinda sorry I did it, but if that's what it takes, so be it. And honestly, Neil, you haven't "done" anything to it, any more than the original owner would have done regularly himself. But I understand. It is "preserve as is" collector practice, which is cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 This thread needs some more nice Gunto, here's my now complete Field grade Kyu Gunto with correct tassel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 What a beautiful blade, John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Nice John! This is a great thread to see what exists out there in the hands of GUNTO collectors. Could we see more posts, as I love seeing what exists hidden away in collections. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'd love to see a Minagotawa Shrine Kai Gunto or Imperial Gift Type 94/98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I like a GUNTO with the uncommon "blackened" fittings. This one is on an equally uncommon shark-skin saya. The black is not a paint, but appears to be an oxidized silver plating. Even the Menuki are blackened. High class? Don't know, rare, YEP. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdWolf Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hi Neil, Very unusual configuration. Never seen one before. I like it a lot! Thanks for sharing. Best regards, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonely panet Posted December 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 very cool, its like they were attempting a SHAKUDO styled patina with out the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Example on ohmura with similar blackened fittings with very high quality mounts and blade: http://ohmura-study.net/714.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Cool Neil! And good example, John! I'd say it was a quality upgrade, Neil. Is the blade special too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajo Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 This one is the best i have. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Dear All, Let me contribute to the archive with the version I have. Best regards and have a great day Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Nice clean example Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk marshall Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yamato Tegai School in D guard mounts. Last battle for a 800 year old soldier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai-Gunto Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 yamatototip.jpgyamatob.jpgyamato.jpgYamato Tegai School in D guard mounts. Last battle for a 800 year old soldierSomeone did a bad repair job on the handle. Does the wood look new?But thats a Very nice blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonely panet Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 i can only agree with Thomas. a pleasing blade to look at, as well as the hole piece BUT that tsuka is a real downer on the whole . if it was me I would be looking at a correct restoration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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