paul griff

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

Reduced to £100 if anyone is interested….Like it to go where someone would display it properly.. 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

A genuine example with all the bloody and dirty stains of war…Has been kept folded in a drawer for years but needs to be framed to be appreciated ….Wife’s against the idea so thinning out my stuff…..£175 U.K pounds plus postage… 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.

No papers..

Hello, Agree with Rob ,leather on saya is later addition….Leather doesn’t look dried out enough plus seem next to stitching is very ‘sharp’ and undamaged… Paul..