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  1. EdWolf
    Same book. Published in 1971. My book has number 059.
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    Hi Con, that's an interesting piece. I'm trying to figure out how the retaining band of your sword is working. Normally it is mounted at the fuchi but yours is mounted on the saya.
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    @Conway S Hi Con, the saya is made of wood and holds an old blade. I have tested with a magnet if there us some iron hardware under the leather but that is not the case. Maybe like yours with copper or an other metal. It's possible but without damaging the leather it's impossible to tell.
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    @ScoggHI Sam, how the leather is formed is hard to tell. The leather has a very tight fit. Regards, Ed
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    Hi @Bruce Pennington, it is indeed unusual. I've never seen this variant before. It's fascinating how many variations there are.
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    Recently added this sword to my collection. The leather combat cover is made of high quality leather.
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    There is also a series of videos by Markus Sesko. https://m.youtube.com/@newyorktokenkai608/videos
  9. EdWolf
    You're right. My bad eyes. I had already edited my post.
  10. EdWolf
    The date: Showa 16 (1941). Size medium but not sure about that. Maybe others can fill in the missing parts
  11. EdWolf
    Nice video. There's also an video about kabuto.
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    Thank you Mel for the additional information.
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    @Bruce Pennington The picture of the other side of the nakago is even worse. It is dated but impossible to read. I'm visiting the seller next week. Keep you posted if I know the actual date.
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    Chandler, thank you very much for your help!
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    Bad picture but for now it's the only picture the seller is providing. Hopefully the quality is good enough to read the mei. Thanks in advance. Regards, Ed
  16. EdWolf
    Hi Kenny, I agree with John. Type 98 mountings and not a traditional made blade.
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    Moriyama-san, Thank you for your help. I couldn't figured it out by myself. Your help is highly appreciated! Regards, Ed
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    John, Thank you very much for your help! It is highly appreciated. Regards, Ed
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    I have only one picture to work with and the quality is unfortunately bad. To my untrained eyes a part of the mei reads kuni ju sadatsugu. Hope you guys can fill in the gaps. Thanks in advance. Regards, Ed
  20. EdWolf
    Likely local smiths but there was also a Dutch production plant in Bandung (Java). They were producing the Klewang for the KNIL. The Klewang is a mix between a sword and a machete. Everything was available to produce swords even skilled workers.
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    @Bruce Pennington the picture of the mark is taken from a Dutch site. https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/verzamelen/militaria-tweede-wereldoorlog/m2307382007-japans-officiers-showato-katana-1940-1945-gunto-stijl
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    @BugyotsujiThank you for sharing, Piers! I was not aware of this. Regards, Ed
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    Only one item to share.
  24. EdWolf
    To me the date starts with Enpō 延宝.
  25. EdWolf
    Dean, In your search for a retention strap you can search for other types of retention straps as well.
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