matthewbrice

Here is the table as provided by jp-sword.com: Yasukuni Tosho Toko Taikan (1982) Token Yoran (2001) Nihonto no Kenkyu to Kansho (1980) Shinshinto Taikan Ranking (1979) Overall Ranking* Yasuhiro Yasutoku Yasumitsu Yasutake Yasuoki Yasunori Yasutoshi Yasushige Yasunobu Yasuyoshi Yasuaki Yasumune Yasukuni \1,800,000 \1,500,000 \2,000,000 \2,000,000 \1,500,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \1,000,000 N/L \5,000,000 \4,000,000 \3,600,000 \5,000,000 \4,000,000 \4,000,000 N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L \1,000,000 \1,000,000 \2,000,000 \1,800,000 N/L N/L N/L N/L \2,000,000 \1,300,000 \1,000,000 N/L 11/20 10/20 19/20 N/L N/L N/L 7/20 N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L N/L I I I I II II II III III III III IV IV Yasunori was one of the two original smiths at the Yasukuni Shrine along with Yasuhiro. --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

This sword is available again. The gentleman who bought this sword passed unexpectedly. I bought this sword back from his wife along with his collection of 27 swords. $8750 (plus Paypal or credit card fee of 4.4%. This fee can be avoided when paying with a check, USPS Postal Money Orders, cashier's check, or bank wire). --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

Yep. When the sword was delivered to me, the Samurai mounts in the original photos turned out to not fit the sword--at all. A tsuka from some other sword was slid onto the nakago--the hole in the tsuka wasn't in the right spot, and wasn't even close. The saya wasn't right either. I contacted the seller to ask what was up with the mounts, and he told me he had wanted to keep the original gunto mounts, because they were so unusual. I told him, of course, that I needed the original gunto mounts so negotiated an additional price for them. Glad to have the original koshirae and sword back together. What a beauty. --Matt

Hi Bruce. Here is the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/products/koa-isshin-mantetsu-ww-ii-Japanese-army-officer-sword-katana-antique-ww2/ —Matt

Koa Isshin Mantetsu—SOLD Gendai by Masayasu—SOLD Gendai by Masashige—SOLD Army NCO sword—one SOLD …others newly listed —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Oh yes, Paz. I see. Hopefully I can avoid those complications. --Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Thank you, Brian!! --Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Hello UK members! I occasionally send a sword to the UK. I can't seem to remember the Customs Form language that my UK customers require I note on the form. It is some sort of regulation/Customs law for antique swords. Could you guys help me out with the wording? Thank you in advance! --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ Koa Isshin Mantetsu Gendai by Masayasu Gendai by Masashige Army NCO swords etc.

Great. Thank you, Steve. I appreciate it! --Matt

Awesome! I had 'Regimental Commander' Hirai. Is the same character used for both Captain and Regimental Commander? Thank you, Steve! Very kind of you to translate. For those who might like to see the rest of the sword photos, here is the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/products/Japanese-army-generals-sword-presentation-ww2-general-grade-kyu-gunto-idd/ --Matt

Hello! I could use some help with another translation—this time on a dragon/sea serpent themed fine iron tsuba. Thank you in advance to whomever can help! —Matt

Hello. I have one translation from a friend on this Presentation General Grade dress sword. I want to double-check though with others—just to be sure we have it translated correctly. Hopefully one of our Japanese speaking community members can help. Thank you in advance! —Matt

Here is the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ --Matthew Brice

St. Croix Blades website has been updated with New Japanese Swords. Click on the link to visit the site: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ Also...swords in stock but not yet listed (but available): --Swords from the Plimpton Collection of Early Military Mount Swords --5 Gendaito: Ikkansai Kunimori, Haruhisa, Masashige, Nagamitsu, Masayasu --10-12 Nihonto in Samurai Mounts --NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho Sekishu Sadatsuna --50 Swords from a different collection of Early Military Mount Swords Sign up for our Store Newsletter to be Informed of our Newest Listings! Sign up at the bottom of the Home Page: https://stcroixblades.com/ --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades

It is the First model Naval Dirk. --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

Here are some more photos of the sword! --Matt

It actually is in Samurai mounts. I'll post some photos shortly. The sword has an unusual blade shape as well. --Matt

Boy a really butchered that one. Sorry to trouble you guys. But I really appreciate it Jussi and Ray! Very kind of you!! --Matt

Hello. Could I get some help with this signature? I get Shigemichi...I think. But I can't read the rest. Thank you! --Matt

Just a heads up—I just listed a Special Work by Yasunori in the ‘For Sale’ section of the nmb forum. Take a look. It’s a rare one! —Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com

For Sale: $8750 (plus shipping and PayPal or credit card fee of 4.4%) 1 antique Japanese WW2 Yasukuni Shrine sword by Kagiyama Yasunori available. Yasunori was one of the founders of the Yasukuni Shrine Forge. This is a Special Order katana by Yasunori. This rare Special Order Yasukuni Shrine sword would make a fine acquisition for any collection. This sword is of special importance. The ura/inscription on the nakago reads ‘Commemorating the 2600th year of the founding of the Empire for the Aihara family and their succeeding generations’. This sword was made on a 'Lucky Day in January 1940'. This sword is of an unusual length for Yasukuni Shrine swords. This sword measures 27 9/16” from blade tip to the notch (mune) in the blade spine. A Yasukuni Shrine sword with these features is very rare among Yasukuni blades. The kabutogane has the mon of the Asano Samurai clan. The hamon is more complex than suguha—there are waved features within the hamon. The tsuba has the harp stamp associated with Yasukuni-to. The saya has been protected by the leather combat cover—the saya lacquer looks to be quite perfect under the cover. CONDITION: The blade is in original Japanese polish. There are no nicks. The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy. The scabbard lock functions perfectly, and the silk sarute is still intact. This is an exceptional and rare Yasukuni Shrine sword.

It is authentic, yes. World War 2. Looks to be signed ‘Yoshimitsu’. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com

Looks like it was made by ‘Teruhide’. It is signed Ishido Teruhide saku. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com