TYPE 95 - WHAT I SAW AT A FRIEND'S HOUSE...

[Bazza]

A mate asked me to lunch a few days ago for my first visit to his house.  Now, I know this bloke well.  He has 4 rather nice swords that are above the batting average for a beginner.  However, as he was showing me over his old, rambling house that was a once long ago haven for artists of various persuasions, we went down a flight of stairs to a large ground floor room that seemed hardly used apart from a Great Wall of Books.  In the gloom on a mantle-piece I saw a kake with a sword on it immediately recognisable by its lack of a drag as a Type 95 I wasn't aware he owned.  Having asked permission I picked it up and noticed THE BEST original copper handle I have ever seen.  Totally unmolested and with a beautiful, bronze-like patina.  No photo sorry as I wasn't prepared.  However, I did note that the serial number was 4250.  I shall remember it in case it ever becomes available.

 

BaZZa.

[robinalexander]

Yes Baz, and his address is.........?

[PNSSHOGUN]

Tell him about the forum?

[Bruce Pennington]

"...as a beginner.." - so he's either quite lucky, or he's done some research/education before he buys!  4 above average swords AND a rare collectable copper 95.  Either that, or he's had some good advice from other collectors.

[Shamsy]

Another number to add to the list

 Thanks, Bazza