IJASWORDS Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Bruce, this is a shark skin saya. This has more a greenish army look about it. The fittings are blackened. Don't know how good the photo resolution is, but the nodules have a definite diamond shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Yes, haven't seen many Kai Gunto with "normal" or even good quality samegawa, even on Ohmura there is just one with large node samegawa like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 John, just checked an Emura Saku, and I am sure the samegawa is synthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Yep, synthetic samegawa, mine is a 1943 dated sword. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobnails Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi guys thought I would share my gunto although I'm not sure how high class the fittings are made by Shigetsugu 1938 on the 8 month at the estate of Toyama Mitsuru 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 That IS high class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16k Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi guys thought I would share my gunto although I'm not sure how high class the fittings are made by Shigetsugu 1938 on the 8 month at the estate of Toyama Mitsuru Wow, that’s one outstanding Hamon! Beautiful! Even the mei is gorgeous! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16k Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Yep, synthetic samegawa, mine is a 1943 dated sword. 72217153_1716776948456038_1563393771058495488_n.jpg72433438_489155388332292_7946922045839769600_n.jpg I wonder if those synthetic same were made in the same mold. They sure look all alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis V Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Hi all, Seen some real gems on this toppic. So, here is one of my favorite swords in my small collection. Basically because it’s in near mint condition. Also the kai gunto’s are so nice in general. I had some troubles figuring out the signature, but I believe it says: ‘shirakawa-shin tegarayama masashige’. If I’m mistaken, please let me know. Denis 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuradneprov Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 My favorite out of all my gunto.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajo Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Yura, a beautifull sword. Could you make sharper pictures for the hamon, hada and boshi? Its very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuradneprov Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Sure will get to it after work chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Clancy Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Good quality sword from WW2. Tom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Good quality sword from WW2. Tom. It is a nice one Tom! What is the inscription? Is it a dedication? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuradneprov Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Here are some more pics chris.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajo Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks Yura. I didn't see much but it looks good. You need a strong light or sunlight to bring the hada and hamon out, to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hicks Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 WWII Kai-Gunto Naval Officer's Sword with Rising Sun tsuba. The blade is finely forged, but the mekugi is in a position that makes it difficult to remove without damage. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Someone spent some extra bucks on this one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Bruce, For some reason Kai's seem to been jazzed up more than others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Yes, you're right about that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I've never seen the extended Ishizuki on a Kaigunto, only on Gunto. Indeed the owner certainly went to town on the Koshirae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Malcolm, must be your lucky day, here's another one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGBANGSAN Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Malcolm One more for you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Wow, thank you Neil and Trystan for showing. What is the collective noun is for Ishizuki? A scrape or drag of Ishizuki? Just getting ready to leave for the airport, Tokyo and DTI, amongst other things........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Oh wow, those certainly were fancified. Never seen one in person with an Ishizuki like that, either Shin-Gunto or Kai-Gunto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJASWORDS Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 David, an army and navy together for comparison. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I thought I’d post two of my swords which I like a lot. A sword by Mizuno Masanori and one by Yasushige.... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Type 98 with an unusual variant of tassel with an almost Herringbone stitch. Lovely quality Ito, thick silver plate seppa, Mon and Shakudo(?) Habaki. The blade is Shin Shinto with Choji Hamon. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 G'day Guys, Is this an early type 98 or a type 94 with the second haikan removed. I am thinking type 94. Cheers, Bryce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Definitely a Type 94 sans 2nd Haikan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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