Kotetsu1959 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Here is an early “B” series Mantetsu. The sword also bears the stamp, and is in Kyu-gunto mounts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotetsu1959 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 The blade shows a distinct hada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stephen Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Kotetsu1959 said: Don't look kosher to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Kotetsu1959 said: Here is an early “B” series Mantetsu. The sword also bears the stamp, and is in Kyu-gunto mounts. Ray, That's not just an early B - it's the first B we have ever seen/recorded!!! Please post full nakago shots of both sides, I need the date. Oh, and a photo of the overall fittings, too, please! Is it per chance a Navy kyu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotetsu1959 Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Yes Bruce, It is that naval mounted sword, with a mon as well. The saya wrap is tattered, but the mounts are complete and of high quality. I tried to post some more pictures but will need to reduce the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 Ok, great, Ray! I posted some photos from the auction here: Kyu Corner. They only posted a rubbing of the nakago, so real photos would be great when able. Some of us were following that auction, hoping the winner would bring it to the forum. Really appreciate you bringing it in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Archaeology Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Congrats on the rare kyu! Glad it's in the forum community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PNSSHOGUN Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Hi Ray, very unique sword. Are there any writing or characters on the Seppa or under the Fuchi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 Excellent photos, Ray, just what I needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Kotetsu1959 said: Don't know why I thought the other was off, looks perfectly good here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotetsu1959 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 The seppa have no markings. The only other markings I see on the sword may be a surrender inventory number on the guard, possibly “54.” The yasurime and precise shape of the sword are impressive to me. The fittings also show fine hand tooling. Although it was not cheap, I am very pleased with the sword. It is the only naval mounted Mantetsu I have seen. John Plimpton offered to sell me one of the Mantetsu gift tachi at the SF show back in the day. I am sad to say I failed to realize it was a bargain at $3,200. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario_Archaeology Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Kotetsu1959 said: The seppa have no markings. The only other markings I see on the sword may be a surrender inventory number on the guard, possibly “54.” The yasurime and precise shape of the sword are impressive to me. The fittings also show fine hand tooling. Although it was not cheap, I am very pleased with the sword. It is the only naval mounted Mantetsu I have seen. John Plimpton offered to sell me one of the Mantetsu gift tachi at the SF show back in the day. I am sad to say I failed to realize it was a bargain at $3,200. Sounds like you might have some real grails in your collection! Including this mantetsu. Really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedKopp Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Hi, all! Here are a couple of Mantetsu that I came across on Facebook recently which may not yet have been catalogued. Mantetsu #1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedKopp Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Mantetsu #2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 3 hours ago, ZedKopp said: Here are a couple of Mantetsu Thanks Zac! I have them, but didn't have the overall shots with fittings. So, I appreciate the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGBANGSAN Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 On 2/29/2024 at 10:26 PM, ZedKopp said: Mantetsu #2 Thanks,zac.#2-エ 三六七 was mine, it's in the database already.It's here the page 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted March 9 Author Report Share Posted March 9 Yes, We have that one. It's a cool one because it's got the modified Roman numerals on the mune that match the fittings "168" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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