is this a real ww2 Japanese naval sword

[Jcstroud]

6 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Sooo your 79?

So you do have a sense of humor dont you! 😁

[Stephen]

So you don't think I'm 78??

 

Done with you and your cat n mouse.

 

I've been here before here was here, it goes back before Brian by two different Administrators. 

 

You carry no water with me sir.

[Jcstroud]

Ouch did I just hit a nerve? Surely you jest.

Your experience and tenure were never once questioned.your contribution to the forum well founded. I stand quite surprised by your responses.but oh well ....perhaps a good tranquilizer is is in order?😁

[vajo]

This forum is based on the knowledge of people who were already handling Japanese swords long before I got into diapers. And I already feel old as a boomer. When Stephen defended Vietnam against the communists, I wasn't even planning. Yes, knowledge changes over time. But these PX swords are what they are. Memorabilia that were taken home. Perhaps some blades were left over and were used in the px koshirae- that could be the case.

[Grimmdarkspire]

Here is another item for discussion in this forum. This item is currently listed on the Live auctioneers page. The question still lingers in my mind: if these were souvenirs sold at the PX after the war in Japan? On some of them, it is challenging to believe that they were merely souvenirs.

 

https://www.liveauct...-sword-w-signed-tang

[PNSSHOGUN]

The documents with this sword are rather conclusive and clearly state it's a souvenir, and the purchase date is 1949.

[Bruce Pennington]

I hope one of our guys gets it.  I don't have the hobby cash, or I'd go for it, even if it is overpriced.

 

Yes, this is now the second of these with sale papers from the 8th Army PX.