paul griff

Hello Steve, Yes.I still have it … Regards, Paul

Hello Brian, Looks like a scam to me….photo’s of two different tsuka, one genuine in copper the other fake in brass plus saya is genuine type 95 but not for copper version which should have a plug for a drag but of course could be period replacement.. Regards, Paul.

Hello, Agree,looks like Sageo…looks to be quite long ? Regards, Paul.

Hello, Agree with above..100% fake unfortunately… Regards, Paul.

Hello William. Agree with John….They forgot to put a hole in the tsuka ( hilt ) for the sarute and used a Ishizuke ( chape) as the kabuto-gane ( hilt pommel )..But after all that it is a genuine sword with a mint arsenal made blade…It is a piece of history in my eyes and at the right price a nice display sword.. Regards, Paul

Hello Vitaly, It’s a genuine type 95 in all respects but in poor condition…Blade is pretty good and the hilt will probably clean up ok when that paint is removed..scabbard ( saya ) a bit more difficult with that chrome plating…..Bottom end of the price range if buying.. Regards, Paul.

Hello Mikko, It’s a really bad fake 100%…All the components look poorly made from the leather wrap on the grip to the shape of the blade.. Regards, Paul

Hello Emil, No problem… Regards, Paul..

Hello, Nice photo’s that show it’s a really nice example..well done Sam.. Regards, Paul..

Hello Emil, Is this what you are after ? Regards, Paul.

Hello, Sword and knot look 100% to me…..Possibly had a lacquer applied at some point hence the flaky bits on the metalwork ( but may be the photo’s + my ageing eyes) but that wouldn’t bother me….nice find…… Regards, Paul..

Thank’s for posting Tristan..very interesting reading.. Regards, Paul.

I would drive to France and pick them up at the same time enjoying the food and wine… Regards, Paul.

Hello Jonathan, Thank you anyway…..It’s a nice sword and when I have time will make a better effort to market it or possibly have koshirae made…. Regards, Paul.

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