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Thanks for your replies guys; much appreciated. Hope I can get my money back. Learned something today, Cheers John

Hello, Just picked up this Navy Dirk but feel it may not be authentic because of the 'Japan Sword' marking on the underside of the cross guard - see images below. Any feedback would be very helpful Thanks, John

Thanks for the useful info fellas. John

This is a great thread. Can anyone identify these arsenal markings on my Army saber? Thanks, John

Thanks for the help guys. Morita thanks much for the translation. Cheers John

Hello, Purchased this sword with what I believe is a person's name marked on the scabbard. Any help with the translation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John

Hello, Can anyone provide a trnslation on this mei and offer their comments on the seppa on this piece, they look a little different from the usual found on these types of swords. Thanks

Thanks Mark

Hi, Can anyone translate this Mei for me. Much appreciated. Thanks

Thanks Steve, So the correct maker of this piece would be 'Fujiwara Masahiro'?

Thanks for all responses. I feel more confident puchasing the piece now. Initially the fittings looked too new but have obviously been well preserved.

Any more luck deciphering this MEI? If its is a Fujiwara Masahiro product what would be the approximate date it was made? Thanks again

Heres a larger pic. Thanks for your help

Hello, I have the opportunity of puchasing this sword. Can someone help me translate and date the MEI. Also an approximate value on the piece would be greatly appreciated. I have been told it is in mint condition with mint blade. Thanks alot

Thoughts this piece. The Tsuba looks irregular to me. Can anyone translate the mei. Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-WW2-Japane ... dZViewItem

Heres another Samurai Bronze: http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPERB-C1880-SIGNED ... dZViewItem

Thanks fellas. I too had my doubts about the hamon. It looks too embellished almost like a fantasy blade. The colours on the fittings also don't look right to the eye, compared with genuine pieces I've seen. Too fresh and again embellished.

What do you think of this piece: Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/WW2-Japanese-Army-S ... dZViewItem

Hi Simon, Thanks. It's a very nice sword. I generally collect German WW2 blades and was surprised at the size and quality of this sword. I think I'm hooked. Next on the list is a Kai Gunto, then who knows what!! The blade is in beautiful condition, in full period polish retaining a very strong oil temper line, and is free from any chips, nicks or damage. I have been advised that the maker mark (mei) on the blade is Ishihara Yoshisada, registered as one of Seki sword smiths for making Showa military swords on Oct. 25th, 1939. Here is the link to that thread: http://militaria.co.za/nihontomessagebo ... .php?t=591 Any additional info you may heave on the maker would be great (i.e quality level..etc.).

Sword and Knot

I received the tassel today, its looks great. Now I just have to wait for the sword. Simon I'll post a pic of the ensemble when I get the sword.

Thanks again espec. Simon. I am pretty confident the piece is original it was actually the brightness of the colours that made me skeptical. This is going to look great on my new shin gunto

Thanks fellas. Its made from silk which I believe is correct.

Is this WW 2 Japanese army officer's Sword Tassel/Knot original? Thanks for your help, John