tigerwitha88 Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 https://rebelrelics.com/cgi-bin/Display_Item.asp?8579 Thought this one would make good discussion. Anyone encounter a saya like this one? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 Hi Perry, welcome! Yes, that finish is an upgrade to the standard contingency model (Type 3, etc). You'll almost always see a gendaito, and quite often RJT star-stamped blade in them. This one is made by an RJT smith Akihisa, Jan 1943, with the Matsu 607 serial number. I have that one on file already from Oct of 2024 sold by St. Croix blades. Interesting, though, someone has switched the fittings. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 Here are some shots from Perry's link. Nicer fittings, but lost the field grade tassel! Quote
Justin Grant Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 And dealers wonder why we have trust issues with them. 1 Quote
tigerwitha88 Posted May 24 Author Report Posted May 24 I figured this one would be interesting. Saya texture and color was unique and must say was attractive. Looks like just the saya was replaced and the tassel stripped or was it restored? Quote
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