Volker62

That may be the difference between Yasukunishrine and Arligton, of course no bodies are buried at Yasaukunishrine, you'r right. Japanese people don't exactly view cementries as pure places

As the honotable Mr. Han Bing siong once wrote in one of his artcles: "Treasures of the Future"

very nice Matt good luck with the sale. date July 1937 ??? for me it looks more, second month february 1937...

simply beautiful Peter, thank you for sharing here, keep it up.....!

very nice , thank you for sharing John !

pretty close thank you Dan!!

looking for a healthy papered Katana by the above mentioned smith

nice Peter

Tanto is now sold!

beautyful shaped Ed! Perhaps Tsuguhira? what is your opinion?

blade's polish is 100% and all stuff is mint condition original

i recently introduced this beautiful rare Tanto here on the board. "Holy sword" made at the foot at the mount Iwaki. please read for more information here in the board" Military swords of Japan" Condtion is perfect, everything,(included its silk bag) is original. Paper NTHK Kanteisho. flawless blade with beautiful crafted Horimono Made by Hisakatsu, teacher of the Matetsu forge. SOLD shipping free in Germany don't miss this is a rare opportunity.

early Yasukuni shrine Tanto(prior 1941) were made after Mr. Han's research for the highest officer's rank only on request. only very few in exist today. please refer for example General "Anami Korechika" who killed himself with a Tanto made by Kotani Yasunori san from 1941 the Nihon Tanren Kai manufactered them, (Tanto) for the imperial Navy staff collage, this was because Hori Toshihide had to become ill.