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Can we see the rest of the sword and mounts?

Thanks Les, looks like a very nice Koshirae. Funny that until a few years back that Gunto mounts were the afterthought, rather than an old blade.

More info here: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/46756-a-survey-of-markings-on-suya-shoten-swords

Hi Bob, thank you for sending an update. After re-reading the entire thread....this seems like a somewhat ignominious end to the discussion!

Hi Phil, that's fantastic. Did this sword come from that surrender, or at another time? It's a bit sad that many of these swords no longer have the story and documents with them, glad you are helping him with it. The Kai Gunto Rear Admiral Kamada surrendered on HMAS Burdekin is in the Australian War Memorial. It's noted as having a 15th century blade and Tsuba. It's not currently on display, but the access number is AWM 20323.

Hidari-mitsudomoe - associated with Shinto shrines, among many other uses.

Hi Phil, can you please show photos of the mounts? You say it was surrendered on Borneo, is there supporting documents or a story about the circumstances of surrender?

Here is another example of this unique Ashi type, though the eyelet is pierced as normal. The top of the Ashi is more 'built up' compared to most Kai Gunto.

For those playing at home, this is a similar latch concept as used on Navy Kyu Gunto:

Not an original rank tassel. Mounts look decent, any idea on the blade?

It's a family name: "Sakagami - 坂上". Is there a original rank tassel, or other information on where the sword was captured?

Are you actually looking at the signatures, or believing what you want? A cat is a dog if one believes it.

Can we see the rest of the blade and Kai Gunto mounts?

Good place to start your journey: https://nihonto.com.au/

Good all original Type 94, difficult to find in this condition. Is this an auction in China?