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Honestly great blade I’ve been looking for that smith for some time. Congratulations God Bless

Bruce I’ll look later today. Thanks for the intel on how to do Showa math. God Bless

Chia that is so interesting, the 19th year of Showa is 1945, that is amazing to have such a late war sword. Thanks for the translation. God Bless

Thanks for all the input Guys and the help, here are some more pictures sorry about the poor detail and the mess. Any other insight would be very helpful and appreciated. PS I enjoy the punched out Tusba that has been subdued with paint. God Bless

Greetings, I picked up this type 44 about 10 years ago and will post more pictures but I’m really itching to know the date and smith of this blade. Thanks for everything and I’ll post more photos shortly. God Bless

Mecox thanks so much for the intel drop, I’m going to write all this information down and place it on a tag to accompany this sword. Thanks again to everyone for their research help and giving context and life to this sword. God Bless

Conway thanks, keen eye, it’s painted. An Army buddy got that for me a few years ago. God Bless

Bruce you have great taste 😀. Conway sorry about the delay had to finish up brush hogging and farm chores. Here’s some pictures of the fittings, they are all numbered 33, the handle is original but re wrapped. If you need more pictures please ask. Thanks again for your insight. God Bless

Thanks do Much Conway S

Greetings, picked this WWII Sword up at the Forks of Delaware Gun Show from a good friend of mine for a very honest price. The handle is rewrapped and other than that complete and in very good shape. The blade is arsenal made and has a little arsenal stamp but just a nice weight and balance that I truly appreciate. Can anyone please help me with the smith and year and month? Thank you very much for comments and insight. God Bless

Blade looks good and nice leather wrapped handle, you took a gamble and won. If he posted better pictures earlier you would not have this sword. Congratulations. God Bless

This is a great thread and good reference and knowledge. Thanks guys God Bless

Sorry, you beat me to it, Mr Lohman has left this world. David has a waiting list till late summer when I will check back in. God Bless

Can do

Thanks so much, I will follow up then today. God Bless