PNSSHOGUN Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Have seen this somewhat unique variant of the clasped hands Sarute over the years and always wondered what (if any) significance they held. My observations have noted the following: tend to be present on good quality Koshirae a few have been on Suya Shoten marked Koshirae If you own (or have pictures) of swords with this type of Sarute could you please share them? Ideally noting if they had original rank tassels, bear any maker stamps or have any other features of interest. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinalexander Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Hi John, a long shot. Could it be a good conduct embellishment added as an upgrade by owner? I haven't seen any greater than 3 x chevrons and if that is the case (?) if a soldier achieved that level, they wouldnt have to change/add to it (unless they went down ) Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 I don't think rank related. I'll try something today show the one I had . It's more of higher end option. Mine had different color of metal also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Did a quick search here, wouldn't you know it it's covered with a tassle. I'll have too boot up the old PC. Least you can see the gold top 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Another on a special Type 98 Koshirae: https://www.samurais....jp/sword/22155.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensho Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Here's one on mine. Never noticed until this thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B3HR2UH Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Hi John, I wonder if this is an homage to a traditional tachi sarute where there is a v shaped scroll where the shakudo section meets the gilded part ? Regards Ian 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Not to go off topic too far, but it is obvious that the Army kabutogane was a direct copy of this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 That makes a great deal of sense Ian, well spotted. Another on a Iida latch sword. This could be considered interesting (for those who find interest in such trivial matters) as they produced their own unique fittings. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 This came on a 1935 dated sword, the fittings share a great deal of similarity with the first sword posted but do not bear the Suya Shoten stamp. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 G'day John, Interesting mon on those swords. What are they? Cheers, Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 Another one of these popped up, although I have some reservations if the mounts are all original. https://www.samurais....jp/sword/24117.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukihiro Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Not a chevron, but the "bracelet" on the sarute seems to be highlighting the cuff of a sleeve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 You should post that one on the Clasped Hands Sarute thread. I only see one other photo with a faint lines like yours on John's photo there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 Additional pictures of the above sword now that the photos are gone from the link. Note the early Type 94 style Tsuka with separate Sarute, this is in conflict with the circa 1940's Saya and Tsuba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted May 13 Author Report Share Posted May 13 On a Type 94: 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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