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Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey
IJASWORDS replied to Bruce Pennington's topic in Military Swords of Japan
This is a winter 1938 Mantetsu. Looking under my new LED light, hada is very evident. Hamon looks water quenched, with wide habuchi. Also Trystan, I think Kurihara Akira in your article is actually Kurihara Akihide. On page 18 of Slough (B1), the oshigata of a September 1937 Akihide sword says, "Students Akimune, Akifusa, and Akihisa accompanied by volunteers for duty in Manchuria to repair gunto". -
Attention Mantetsu Owners: A Survey
IJASWORDS replied to Bruce Pennington's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Trystan, you mention 1937 as the start of sword making. I have a winner 1938 with the South Manchurian Railway Company Stamp if this helps. -
Looking for examples of late war NCO swords
IJASWORDS replied to WilBru5's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Ok, here's one for you, what do you call these then? There are 8 of these pattern know to exist in collections. I have 3. The consensus is they are very late war "last ditch" officer swords. Nearly all have Mantetsu blades. -
Questions about "late war", NCO swords
IJASWORDS replied to WilBru5's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Hey Bruce , notice how on both examples the 3017 looks to be gang stamped in a straight line, the last two digits added separately? Do other members have similar numbers ? -
Questions about "late war", NCO swords
IJASWORDS replied to WilBru5's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Looking for examples of late war NCO swords
IJASWORDS replied to WilBru5's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Chris, I cleaned '95, looked under LED light, and YES, Hamon is there, thanks.
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Holy crap Batman, they could fool most people with the detail.
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Alex, I think Brian's advice should have gone a bit further. Not only don't discuss it, but unless you are a trained polisher, don't do it.
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Questions about "late war", NCO swords
IJASWORDS replied to WilBru5's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Recent purchase - need assistance on the translation
IJASWORDS replied to Runt's topic in Translation Assistance
Danie, in the Nihonto related topics section, there is s topic , 10 commandments of nihonto. I added another, read and research before you buy. So far all the swords you have been interested in are Chinese crap. Get some books , Google, search the NMB. But don't be afraid to consult the NMB , and asking for help, no matter what you have found . -
Recent purchase - need assistance on the translation
IJASWORDS replied to Runt's topic in Translation Assistance
Does not look Japanese to me. -
the 10 nihonto commandments
IJASWORDS replied to lonely panet's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
12. Thou shalt read and research nihonto before wasting your money, and buying a piece of Chinese crap for your first sword. -
Bruce, of course your sentimentality for an old, abused sword is admirable, like looking at a 60's beautiful movie star who has spent the last 30 years on methamphetamine. But I look at it and wonder what it would look like if it had aged gracefully. With out the angle grinder treatment.
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Vladimir, wish I had not looked at the pictures of the blade. Now I will have nightmares.
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This sword would be a reasonable starting point for a new collector, but the blade and fittings have been abused. There are too many signs that it has had bits and pieces swapped out to be original . Vladimir, if it is yours, study it, research the subject, don't do any more damage to it, and use it to trade up when you find a better one. This forum is a good starting point to learn. Go to. "Show us your high class gunto" topic if you want to see some good original swords.
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Looks legit, need to see numbers. I have seen a few brassy coated sayas, in fact I have one. Still don't why some were brass coated (gilt), and with no traces of the usual army green paint.
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This is a mix of old blade, tsuba, and old wood saya, with Gunto tsuka, sarute and tassel in a leather combat cover . Blade is an Echizen Seiki 1684 (papered).
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Interesting Bruce, thanks. The right side 5 down that is dark, and says veterinary service , could be the one in my black and white photo. As I said , I was told it was a veterinary officer/employee. Always willing to learn if I am misguided. Austus, I read that, but my photo is definitely not white or yellow. Bruce's photo shows a range of darker colours .
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Well spotted on the tassel John. I have never heard of the cream/blue variety. Any information you find would be appreciated.
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Here is an enlarged photo of what I believe is a civil employee and his sword. The indication that he is a civil employee is the small insignia above his right pocket. The service that he works for is (I believe) denoted by the color of the insignia. This one I was told is a veterinarian. Students of WW2 Japanese insignia may jump in and confirm this.
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Hi Dave , I have the same menuki on full military mounts. It is a dragon wrapped around a ken, which I believe has some religious significance .