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  1. Johncstroud
    I bet you will have a helluva time translating that one!
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    Duely noted,I was under the impression that the translation section was reserved for nihonto related requests.None the less Thank you.
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    I had not seen that one before I will check it out .Thank you Bruce.have another question have you noticed the differences in the toyokawa stamps ?
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    Looks like made in India brass from the 70s
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    I found this kanji symbol that closely matches could someone tell me what it is andif it is the same.
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    I appreciate your response Bruce any info you could pull up on this style of kaigunto is very helpful in unraveling this mystery .it seems there are a few critics.but the important thing is to preserve every piece of history so future generations may benefit no matter how small.Sure wish I could find out more about this smith. He certainly seemed to be quite consistent when you compare the two.
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    Keep the faith my friend I hope that the kind people of the forum remember that the main focus is the discussion and identification of non traditionally made Japanese swords .I hope that the nihonto enthusiasts are not biased against militaria because they is still much knowledge to be gained from them.the best you can hope for is a kind favorable response.
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    If you have one for sale I would gladly buy it from you for that price!
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    Correction the blade on ebay is 1/4 inch shorter.
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    I believe perhaps it was broken and then reground but mine measures 24 3/4 @ the machi mune making them nearly identical in length.
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    Does anyone know if this koshirai was used by a specific division ? I know there seems to be much controversy over the so called Naval landing forces swords.could any elaborate as to the year they were made and possibly by whom? I would be ever so grateful.
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    Its seems to me that this style of koshirai is more common than I had first thought.I found this photo of a sword factory in Japan courtesy of Fred Lohmans website which Armory was not stated.
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    Not often you find a match to your own sword on ebay!the mei,s are almost exactly same as are the swords.!I still dont know for sure what the kanji reads.but I think its cool.
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    Hey Bruce the button is a loupe it makes it easier to see the details.
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    Just had to put my two cents worth in and post a toyokawa arsenal stamp.
  16. Johncstroud
    Typically unsharpened blades were for ceremonial use such as parades and formal processions,and drills.
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    What section would be the most appropriate? I am open to suggestions for topic title and articles to post.
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    Nice thread hambutt!
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    I Will try to be tasteful as to what I post as there are many articles that may be controversial and outside the scope of the forum.
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    I have a copy of the New York Times bound as a book covering dates from August 16th through the 31st,1945 found in an antique shop in Old San Juan Puerto Rico.
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    Bet you never saw this one
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    Maybe one more you may have never seen.
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    In respect to all please accept my appology in advance as is not my wish be disrespectful ,but to share interesting sword related findings John
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    An article found in the New York Times dated August,16 1945
  25. Johncstroud
    I will try to get a better picture
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