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Kabutogane, Koa Isshin Mantetsu


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I’ve just acquired a Koa Isshin Mantetsu and noticed the emblem on the saya kabutogane. Is this standard? I’ve not seen it before on other gunto saya. It has a Captain’s (I think) tassel.

I’d also be grateful if anyone could tell me if the tsuka is correct as I’m not 100% sure it’s original to this blade. Some seppa also appear to be missing. What would I need to complete the set?
The nakago is quite corroded but I can  make out xxx Isshin Man xxx tsukuru kore and Sho xxx Kanoto Mi (very faint) xxx.  
Unfortunately@Bruce Pennington the mune is too corroded to identify any markings whatsoever. 
Roy

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16 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Hi Roy, I don't think it is original to the sword as these should have the special North China Railway Kabutogane on the handle to match.

Thank you John, I guessed as much. Is the saya at least original though?

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Roy,

Cool piece you have there!  John is right about the tsuka.  Considering the condition of the nakago, I'd say the tsuka was replaced or re-fitted along the way.  An original NCR tsuka would look like this:

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But whether that was replaced during or after the war, no way to know.

 

Thanks for the pics of the nakago.  I'd say the date is 1940:

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I believe you about the serial number, but would still appreciate a photo for the files, if you don't mind. And at least one shot of the blade with hamon?

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10 minutes ago, BANGBANGSAN said:

Groyn‘s Mantetsu is 昭和(16)辛巳 1941 instead of 昭和(15)庚辰 1940 。

 

I agree it is 1941.  So far, all Mantetsu's made in 1941 are engraved as 昭和辛巳春.

The reverse side is marked as 興亜一心 満鐵作之.

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On 9/22/2021 at 3:21 PM, Bruce Pennington said:

Roy,

Cool piece you have there!  John is right about the tsuka.  Considering the condition of the nakago, I'd say the tsuka was replaced or re-fitted along the way.  An original NCR tsuka would look like this:

post-4025-0-16852600-1556112112.thumb.jpeg.e079e0826fe0c0490ca2b6867c8be61b.jpeg

 

But whether that was replaced during or after the war, no way to know.

 

Thanks for the pics of the nakago.  I'd say the date is 1940:

2116603846_1940collage.jpg.dc40a1031d63f5b11ea91aa8b8347131.jpg

 

I believe you about the serial number, but would still appreciate a photo for the files, if you don't mind. And at least one shot of the blade with hamon?

Hi Bruce,

As requested, here are photos of the corroded nakago mune. Apologies for the delay, but I didn't get to disassemble the fittings again until now.

Regards,

Roy

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