Foo Dog Posted February 2, 2021 Report Posted February 2, 2021 Hi, can anyone help with the translation for the following Mantetsu blade? Angel Quote
Kiipu Posted February 2, 2021 Report Posted February 2, 2021 Translation below. 興亞一心 = Kōa Isshin. 満鐵作 = Mantetsu saku = South Manchuria Railway (SMR) made. 昭和甲申春 = Spring 1944. Please post additional pictures over in the Mantetsu thread, in particular the markings on the top of the tang by the habaki. Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey 1 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 Also, what sort of fittings is that in? Maybe a picture of the full length rig? Quote
Geraint Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 Hi Bruce. Don't get too excited, I think it's a horn trim on shirasaya. All the best. 1 Quote
Michaelr Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 That’s a beautiful blade. Thank you for sharing MikeR Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Foo Dog said: the translation for the following Mantetsu Angel, just one more thing - I NEED a picture of the full serial number on the back edge of the tang. You have to understand - this is a live or die situation! My obsession MUST be appeased! Ha! Seriously, you may not know about our long-running Mantetsu survey Thomas mentioned above. We've been tracking Mantetsu mei and serial numbers for some time and would truly appreciate adding yours to the database. 1 Quote
Foo Dog Posted February 3, 2021 Author Report Posted February 3, 2021 Bruce, My friend I do understand but this is a sword that I’m contemplating buying. The sword is posted on eBay if you want you can reach out to the seller for that information I’m sure he can provide you with that photograph. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 3, 2021 Report Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Foo Dog said: posted on eBay Ah, I understand, thanks! Quote
Michael 67 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Posted February 4, 2021 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Japanese-samurai-sword-katana-nihonto-koa-isshin-mantetsu/203264183751?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 1 Quote
waljamada Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 This is the one I posted in the mantetsu forum that doesnt have stamps on the back of the nakago. The "exhibition" blade. Quote
Kiipu Posted June 21, 2024 Report Posted June 21, 2024 Cross-Reference Do you all remember the movie catchphrase "I'll be back." Non suguha koa isshin mantetsu blade 1 1 Quote
Kiipu Posted June 26, 2024 Report Posted June 26, 2024 On 2/5/2021 at 10:02 PM, waljamada said: This is the one I posted in the Mantetsu forum that doesn't have stamps on the back of the nakago. That thread starts via the link below. Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey Quote
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