robinalexander

Maybe its 'oiled' but just kept in 'as found' condition which would be ok by me. According to AI, text reads..... The text on the image describes a Japanese officer's sabre (Shin Gunto) and scabbard, which was given to Mrs. Gautier by the British military mission in memory of her husband, Henri Gautier, a resistance fighter who was tortured and executed by the Japanese. The item was donated by Mrs. Gautier and has the inventory numbers N2990 and N2990.1.

Dear B. Keep working with Jean Collin's idea...it will work. Its the safest and may I say, the easiest. Just adjust the length and fashion a hook from the end to suit. If you have a problem with it, then give it to a capable someone (no offence meant) to have a gentle go.

That's some assumption Will ....I don't think so.

Had the same problem on my Samsung Galaxy S7 but just waited a day or so (or used my desktop instead) and it fixed itself, just as in the past. Annoying but not life threatening.

Doesn't get better than that

Well done Simon...love your work.

Hello Joseph, Putting the Incorrect drag aside for a moment, if the 'matching' number on the saya is the same as the blade then the saya is definitely not for a copper 95. Same as the blade number = not from a early copper 95. In regard to Bruce's question @Bruce Pennington ......." But still curious about the two colors of the handle and how they transition on the edges." I note you have answered that in your comment to Sam on FB (shown below) in regard to the different colours of the Tsuka ...... Joseph [surname deleted] Sam [surname deleted] it's the same handle. One side just seems as if it had been left open to the sun or something for an extended period of time. A copper Tsuka is not going to react like that, in the sun, or in the weather for that matter. So IMO Tsuka is not genuine. Its an interesting one alright and even though I have made up my mind (in the negative) I would still look forward to more pictures when the sword is available to you. Rob

Hi Joseph, This sword came up very recently on FB. have a look at this thread....... Copper handle NCO or fake? https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/51707-copper-handle-nco-or-fake/ Ask away.

Tsuka looks (too ?) good BUT copper numbers finished in mid 6000's not 13000's . So if blade is genuine, it certainly dosnt belong to a copper. Therefore, maybe put-together but not original copper. Leave it on FB.

I can't take you seriously.

Robert, I'm not sure if you are a joke or not, but I will assume for 1 minute that you are serious ........no .... sorry I can't even pretend that you are serious. Rather than stuffing up this sword any more....just read this Forum. If you don't agree with, or like, what you read then find some other place to publish your BS. Brian (above) was a lot kinder than I am about your post and I like Newbies but seriously (?).

@Bugyotsuji Hi Piers, would you or anyone, be able to offer any advice to my compatriot?

For a laugh ...... currently on Ebay, you just have to love the 'Description' of the sword.

It's not worthy of being a wall hanger...very bad Chinese fake.

Tough one Dev.... would I pay $500 Aud for it.....probably not. It's always going to be a saya from one type of sword and a late NCO with missing latch (and you may never find another one). Having said that, you never know who has/needs what parts out there and they will pay if it meets their needs. If a person was lucky enough to have a spare late NCO saya then they will definitely be in the race. Your keen for pricing advice I know but IMO if your best bet would be put it up for Auction either regular auction or Ebay ...you can't lose and I have seen some 'married' swords and junk go for much higher than expected prices. Just be sure your upfront with pictures / description so that people know exactly what you are selling and what they are paying for. Maybe start at $300 US for 14 days ????? Just my thoughts but hope it helps. PS if there is no groove on the otherside of wooden tsuka (handle) where the latch used to be then that could indicate repro parts as well.