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  1. angus
    The kozuka IS dented I am hard pressed to decide if it is a feature of the art or rather through handling.
  2. angus
    Brought back to the states from Japan WW2. Thank you for sharing your knowledge . Kris.
  3. angus
    Thank you Grey
  4. angus
    Small blade in beat condition and iron tsuba. Really just curious about this Kanji and wht it has to say. Many thanks in advance.
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    Thank you all for taking the time to answer. I recall seeing a type 98 with black Ito and haven't seen many more since then It would be cool to see photos of an actual sword shop in Japan circa 1940-1944. Often wondered how the pricing structure for average type 98 vs elaborate upgrades for the same sword was at that time. I don't own a copy of Dawsons book but will likely track down a copy. Thanks again
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    This is likely a newb question but can anyone here tell me the uses of different colored Ito And if they were relevant to certain ranks in the IJA ? I have seen numerous brown and an almost golden colored and an occasional black. Have Often wondered what the choices were and whom could choose or if it were an option based on rank. Or for instance if the colors were for different units inside separate branches. This may have been asked already however after a search I didn't see a thread on this subject It is however possible that I have overlooked a thread on this subject. Many thanks, Kris
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    Thanks for all the advice on the matter of clean or not clean The only issue I see as a continuing problem that will only get worse with time is the patches of red rust on the blade Surely if allowed to continue to grow without some form of mitigation it will only further damage the blade Leaving the furniture as is is very acceptable but that red rust !! Mind you I am not speaking about the tang obscured and likely protected by the hilt Possibly this rust has formed as a direct result of years ( post war) if this sword being used and handlers by those without a care as to wiping the finger prints off the blade etc
  8. angus
    First let me say thank you both for identifieng this swords maker and era. I would like to know how it could be cleaned up a little so as to not damage it any more than it already is. Mainly to remove any active rust spots present on the blade and maybe also some of the dust and grime build upon the Tsuba ? His intentions aren't to make it shine like a new penny but rather to just preserve it a little and clean what is viable without removing patina. Again thank you very much, Kris.
  9. angus
    My father was at a yard sale recently and purchased this sword from the daughter of the man who brought it home as a momento of his service . Could anyone here please help to identify this sword and possibly when it was made and by whom it was made and the branch of service. Many thanks in advance for sharing your hard won knowledge. Kris.
  10. angus
    What you have is a Thai Royal Navy Sword,, I would do an image search using this as the search subject..
  11. angus
    I need to buy this book Then because I seem to be coming across these Showa blades more and more often in my travels Thank you again Kris
  12. angus
    Mark, Thank you Very much for the Quick reply and also for the information Kris..
  13. angus
    I have recently acquired a type 98 and can see that it is not a Seki and to me the arsenal stamp looks like for lack of better terms a W I am sure I am wrong haowever I would sure like to know what this sword Has to tell thanks in advance and I was able to pick out Showa Many thanks and this sword is for my small collection Kris..
  14. angus
    Thank you all very much for this information and I will post this sword in the appropriate sub forum .. Again many thanks. Kris..
  15. angus
    I think I have come down to this being a Fukumoto Kanemune however I am just beginning my study of Nihonto and seek a Better informed opinion. Maybe a Seki arsenal stamp as near as I can tell. Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. Kris A .
  16. angus
    Not to sound completely inept about these swords / works of art / does the condition of this sword warrant having it restored or would it be best to oil it up and leave it as it is ? I do realize that the photos I have provided leave little to work with but it is a question I have to ask. Thank you all for taking your time to address this question and again for sharing your formidable knowledge. Kris s.
  17. angus
    Thank you Very much for this information / Sadly these photos are all I have at the moment however when This item comes into my possession I will have more.. I am glad to have found this Forum and thank you both for such a speedy reply and for sharing your hard won knowledge.
  18. angus
    Please Help to translate the Mei on this blade / It was brought back after World War two and will remain in the family. I have tried in Vain to come up with a match online and seek the knowledge of those here who would share it. Many thanks Kris S..
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