Type 95 Repainting Questions

[Lordd_Humungous]

Don't worry, I'm not repainting an antique, just a repro https://www.kultofathena.com/product/Japanese-nco-shin-gunto-sword/

 

If anyone knows what colors/shades are most accurate to an original Type 95, or anything about the painting process on aluminum, I'd like some advice. 

[Scogg]

Hi Jackson, 

Unfortunately I don't know about the painting process, but some of the original colors can be seen on the following links:

http://ohmura-study.net/957.html

http://ohmura-study.net/792.html

The kult of athena remakes of the 95 are already meant to mimic the original color scheme, as far as I know; albeit they're pretty shiny and new looking. If your goal is to make it look more "original", then maybe the best course of action would be applying 'ware and tear' and patina. But if you ever decide to part with it, make sure you disclose it's a remake with those alterations. 

Best of luck,
-Sam
 

[Scogg]

@Lordd_Humungous, I see that we're in the same neck of the woods 

I would love to have you as a part of our Pacific Northwest Token Kai (sword club). If you'd like to join, PM me your email; and if not no worries. There's no obligation, fees, or expectations - I will just add you to my email list, and keep you up to date with local events. We hope to host our first Token Kai meeting this fall or winter. 

While the club focus is on traditionally made Nihonto and similar items; I have an individual interest in Military Swords of Japan, and have a small collection of military swords. I'd be happy to bring some along to a meeting, so you can handle some genuine items. Also, there's a BIG militaria show this August 23rd-24th at the Hillsboro Wingspan Event Center: https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/portland-gun-show-oac/ . If you are able to attend, let me know, and I'll bring along a 95 to show off 

All the best,
-Sam

[Bruce Pennington]

Here are some examples posted by @Stegel on this thread - Gold Painted Gunto

 

 

I repainted a 95 years ago that had been completely stirpped and spray-painted gold, even the blade.  I used an Army Green mixed with a brown.  It was difficult (for me) to get the right mix to match the other 95s I own.  Never got that close, so I finally stopped and let it be.  

 

Second one from the top:

 

and from the left, here:

 

There seems to be more brown in them that meets the eye at first.