Erwin

Thank you very much for the additional information Mal. i will certainly add this to the report,( have a sort of habit to make a presentation of each version I can add to the collection ) this info is much appreciated so thank you for making the time best regards erwin

Thank you for your insights Bruce always amazed by the knowledge at hand best regards and happy holiday Erwin

Hi Bruce First of all, sorry for my way too late reply on your question. there is indeed a stamp and attached a picture of the location and a detailed shot as well best regards erwin

Sorry, forgot to add the images best regards Erwin

Hi all, just wanted to show some images of a “Type 3” (I am aware around the name/type discussions) Came across this version not too long ago and believe it to be in great condition and asset to the collection. Trust the name and dating is correct, images just for your info. best regards Erwin

Hi Bruce as you correctly noticed, an unknown shop logo. Thought would add a better and more detailled picture of this for archive in case you need/want it best regards Erwin

Thank you Vajo for pointing this out, much appreciated. Re-assembled without thinking i am afraid, will re-work it later today best regards Erwin

Dear all, Sharing some images of a latest addition to my collection, just to share some excitement. I believe it is still in an excellent state best regards Erwin

Thank you Bruce, helpful as always i will certainly read the post and already earlier read some nice conversations around the origins and naming of this type on this forum. once I have the katana properly documented I will post some more pictures thank you again and best regards Erwin

Thank you very much for your reply Uwe this is much appreciated Have a great day erwin

Dear all, Recently I acquired a type 3 “landingsword” ( and sorry if I have the type wrong as I see statements on Type 0, Style 44 as well) . i would appreciate it if you can help with the translation of the Mei. It is signed on both sides and please see the pictures attached thank you very much for your assistance and with best regards Erwin

Thank you very much Ray, much appreciated. with best regards erwin

Good day to you all Recently i acquired a Gunto in a very good condition and from what I know, learned, heard and figured out the translation of the Mei reads as in the picture. Would appreciate it a lot if one of the experts on this forum could perform a check and verify if it is correct. Thank you very much and with best regards Erwin

Good day to you all, Recently came across this sword which was made in 1941. The blade itself comes from the era but the mountings seems to be a mix of late Edo and WO2 add-ons. The tsuba, tsuka and green type Ito at least I would think. You would kind of think the oposite as benchmark, an older blade fitted with in WO2 style. Could it be that an older family blade was replaced with a less expensive version to take to war? just guessing here….. Anyhow, thought I would shere some pictures for you info. best regards and have a great remainder of the day Erwin

Thank you Steve for your assistance and all the information provided amazing, brilliant and really happy with all the feedback on the forum have a great day and best regards erwin