Type 95 Koiguchi

[DOHCta]

Lads, 

 

Can anyone provide me with some super detailed dims of the Koiguchi from a Type 95 Shin Gunto?

 

I have a Type 95 in a pretty safe state missing some parts Id like to get tidied up to display (not restored, just cleaned up and complete), but im missing the Koiguchi.

 

Thought for time being I might get 1 3D printed till I track a real one down..

 

Seen a few posts where a Bruce Pennington has been super helpful with measurements, so if you're reading this Bruce, would be super appreciated.

 

Some photos attached FYI

[robinalexander]

Welcome  T,

 

Sorry to a bit formal but do you have first name that we can call you by? 

 

NMB policy ... but apart from that it's just nice to call someone by their name.

[Scogg]

I’m sure @Bruce Pennington will be around soon. I could also use a pair of calipers on mine and get you some exterior measurement, let me know if that would help. But for reasons that would take too long to explain, I am unable to disassemble my koiguchi to get the interior measurements; and my other Type95 is a side latch. 
 

In the meantime, I found this link on eBay that may be of interest. 

 

https://ebay.us/m/BXoJpb

Would you care to share the stamps and number? Looks like a Tokyo saya perhaps.

Best of luck,

-Sam

[Bruce Pennington]

1 hour ago, Scogg said:

In the meantime, I found this link on eBay that may be of interest. 

 

https://ebay.us/m/BXoJpb

Wow, Sam, those look legit!  One actually has a serial number and old paint.  Just goes to show not everything coming out of China is reproduction.  Tempted to buy those if no one else does.

 

T (is that what you go by?)

I don't know anything about 3D printing, but seem like a tough task when you consider all the curves in that part.  I'd go for the ebay sale that Sam posted, if it were me.  If you still want measurements, I can post some, though.

 

Also would like to see the serial number and stamps.  Don't know if they varied, but it might be important to know if it's a Tokyo blade or Nagoya.  Their koiguchi might not be the same.

[robinalexander]

Bruce. From China? 

 

I'd be willing to bet they are 'new' repros and the numbered one with paint remnants has been put in the bunch to attract attention.

 

Having said that, they are what they are and if a person needed one then they are a great option because a genuine one will almost never surface.

[DOHCta]

22 hours ago, robinalexander said:

Welcome  T,

 

Sorry to a bit formal but do you have first name that we can call you by? 

 

NMB policy ... but apart from that it's just nice to call someone by their name.

Sorry mate, my names Tobi, I'll update my profile

[DOHCta]

18 hours ago, Scogg said:

I’m sure @Bruce Pennington will be around soon. I could also use a pair of calipers on mine and get you some exterior measurement, let me know if that would help. But for reasons that would take too long to explain, I am unable to disassemble my koiguchi to get the interior measurements; and my other Type95 is a side latch. 
 

In the meantime, I found this link on eBay that may be of interest. 

 

https://ebay.us/m/BXoJpb

Would you care to share the stamps and number? Looks like a Tokyo saya perhaps.

Best of luck,

-Sam

Thanks man, I did see these, was just unsure about spending $200NZD on what I assume are repros... I say that as they note they are without serials, not that that bothers me, but for the price was just wondering if they were the best solution...

 

But im half tempted to just pull the trigger 😬

[DOHCta]

17 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Wow, Sam, those look legit!  One actually has a serial number and old paint.  Just goes to show not everything coming out of China is reproduction.  Tempted to buy those if no one else does.

 

T (is that what you go by?)

I don't know anything about 3D printing, but seem like a tough task when you consider all the curves in that part.  I'd go for the ebay sale that Sam posted, if it were me.  If you still want measurements, I can post some, though.

 

Also would like to see the serial number and stamps.  Don't know if they varied, but it might be important to know if it's a Tokyo blade or Nagoya.  Their koiguchi might not be the same.

Sorry Bruce, my names Tobi i'm from NZ, I'll update my profile shortly.

 

You're probably right re it being complex, not so much for the 3D printing, but for the measures. Although I saw some pretty impressive dimensions you did for the scabbard packer, but mate, don't go out of you're way if its too hard!

 

I've seen the ones on the link posted above, not 100% if they're legit. Listing says they come without serial #s. This doesn't really bother me for my example as its far from mint, but seems $$ for repro parts?

 

Ill post the numbers from mine in the near future, I need to strip it down and clean it up. Really want to display it, but its worse for wear currently. Tried loading more pics but all were apparently over sized.

 

I know these weren't combat swords, but mine has some pretty scary looking 'cuts' in the Tsuba as if it was used. Be interested if you've seen that before. This pic should show that.

 

Any advice on tidying this up? The hole in the Tsuka has enlarged from misuse and someone securing it with an over sized Dowel instead of the proper screw (I've since sourced) is there any way yo repair this over sized hole you know of?

 

Also need the packers in both the Saya & Tsuka, but that's beyond me atm for the purpose of display.

 

Any advice would be appreciated

 

 

[DOHCta]

12 hours ago, robinalexander said:

Bruce. From China? 

 

I'd be willing to bet they are 'new' repros and the numbered one with paint remnants has been put in the bunch to attract attention.

 

Having said that, they are what they are and if a person needed one then they are a great option because a genuine one will almost never surface.

Think I might grab one and hope its good enough repro to fit...

 

Was contemplating buying one of the repro swords complete and just using what I could off it, but think id have less luck with that than actual parts themselves...

[robinalexander]

Thanks for your responses Tobi, Bruce will chime in when he wakes up I'm sure.

 

Firstly from what I can tell from one picture, your sword may be a Type 95 IJA NCO sword and they certainly were made for, and used, in combat....albeit a little less efficiently than the Type 98 IJA Officers sword.

 

Your blade looks to be in rough shape and I really hope it's all genuine but we can't say without a few good pics of the various parts.

 

I am wondering why you need another scabbard throat (koiguchi) for your sword.  Is yours missing or damaged?  Again pics would be good.

 

There is no doubt in my mind that the Ebay ones are repros but as I said, if u need one, then they are a really good option.  I wouldn't pay anymore than $155 NZ for it plus postage....you should be able to achieve at least that with the Best Offer option.

 

In the mean time have a look at this site which covers the Type 95 NCO sword (yours by the look of it)

 

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

 

You will get some good info from NMB members....just ask away 👍

 

Rob

 

 

[Conway S]

Tobi, 

 

Don Schlickman in the US makes reproduction parts for Type 95s. I don’t know if he could mail to NZ, but might be worth contacting him. 
 

https://www.nambuworld.com/donspartslist.htm

[Bruce Pennington]

Yes, Don might be able to make one!  Forgot about him.  He made some screws for me once.

 

There are several free photo reduction sites on the web (plus many discussed here at NMB).  If they are from your phone, I've found that simply editing them, even just a little, reducing the sides and top, magically brings them down enough to post.

 

Would help if you post photos of the enlarge hole you mentioned.  Is it in the aluminum handle?  Might try making a leather plug, then drilling a hole in it for the barrel screw.  Just an idea.

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[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks, Tobi.  Sam records/tracks the numbers.

 

Search online and you can get for around $13 a good Japanese sword cleaning kit.  An oiled rag will clean most of the parts and improve the look of your whole sword.  Here is a link to care and cleaning: Japanese Sword Care