help to identify NCO 95

[waren]

Hello, tell me please, this is not a fake item

[Bruce Pennington]

Waren,

It looks right to me.  Obviously seen better days, but legit.  Care to share more pics of the rest of the gunto?  Serial number, blade tip, other end of tsuka?

[waren]

Thanks? next photo

[waren]

and this

[waren]

[waren]

Thanks for answers

[ribendao]

Yeah looks legit but not great condition. 
Here is mine that is identical to your pretty much.

[waren]

Thanks? 

[waren]

please tell me the approximate year of release

[ribendao]

Late 30s early 40s I think. I think someone else could probably give you a more accurate answer.

[TexasMatt]

Can anyone tell me what i have here? Its a signed tang but it wont let me upload here. Any help would be appreciated thank you

[Dave R]

Texas Matt, please start another separate  thread for your sword, otherwise it gets very confused and useless. and we don't know which sword is being discussed.

[TexasMatt]

37 minutes ago, Dave R said:

Texas Matt, please start another separate  thread for your sword, otherwise it gets very confused and useless. and we don't know which sword is being discussed.

Sorry about that. Im new to these. Thank you

[Kiipu]

45 minutes ago, Dave R said:

Texas Matt, please start another separate thread for your sword, otherwise it gets very confused and useless.

 

Here is a shortcut to the thread.

Information

[Stegel]

9 hours ago, waren said:

please tell me the approximate year of release

I place it at about February 1940

[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks for the added pics Waren!  Stegel's date is going to be the most accurate.

 

If you don't already know how to take care of your gunto, this site has instructions in the FAQs, or you can find several pages on the web.  Don't try to sand the rust off the blade.  It will never be the same.  Get a Japanese sword cleaning kit with uchiko ball.  I've tried pure alcohol.  It will add to the shine but it won't remove the black marks.  I haven't found anything that will do that.  Your main goal is to stop the active rust, clean and oil it for future preservation.

[waren]

Thank you very much, I am very pleased with the answers and advice, there is a set for cleaning the sword, I use it, I smeared the blade with a thin layer of Japanese clove oil, tell me, the corrosion of the aluminum will grow

[Bruce Pennington]

I actually wipe down my handles with the oil also. As long as you keep it from moisture and high humidity, it should not get any worse.

 

Be sure to wipe down both blade and handle with a dry cloth after oiling, you don’t want to leave sick oil. The idea is just to coat the metal with a thin layer of oil.

[waren]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive answers

[Kiipu]

Thank you for sharing pictures of your sword.  Your sword was made by Suya, a well known Japanese sword company, under the supervision of Kokura Arsenal.

 

Below is a link to an article about sword care.  At the bottom of the page there is an orange link to download a PDF copy.

Japanese Sword Care and Etiquette

[waren]

Kiipu

Thank you very much

[waren]

Hello, я думаю, что кошираэ этого меча была сделана Суйей, но кто сделал сам клинок? Кокура арсенал? Спасибо за ответы

[waren]

Please, tell me, who finally completed the swords?  With respect...

[Bruce Pennington]

It is my understanding that each of the contractors indicated by their stamps made the whole sword, fittings and all.

 

Someone may correct me if I am wrong about that.

[waren]

Thanks