robinalexander

Hattori MASAHIRO But will need to verified

Just found this old thread on Showato Wakizashi and thought I would add it here for future reference (not wishing to revive this thread) My First Gunto Blade Signed By DanielGJ, May 10, 2018 in Military Swords of Japan

Tks for staying with the 'gourd' mystery Bruce @Bruce Pennington

Ahhh....the evolution of the 'aged' saya. A bad 'copper' Type 95 copy currently on Ebay...what I find interesting is the extra work that has gone into the chipped/rusting saya. Havent seen this development before. F Y Interest Rob

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This picture is being used as an example in the sale of a Company grade tassel on Ebay. I find two things unusual ... 1. The way the tassel is tied to this sword, and 2. What do you think that is, tied around the top of the tsuka? Rob

Still having troublevwith yr link, so I copied amcouple of pics. Looks like a Wakazashi of civilian origin that was pressed into WW2 service possibly later in the war. The saya (scabard) is very interesting and I love the blade which I believe could be quite old. Others will add much more to this (and it may be more accurate 😊). You will need to remove the handle (tsuka) by firstly gently tapping out the mekugi peg (2nd pic). By the look of it, it could be tapped out from the opposite side than shown in the second pic. Use something smaller in diameter than the peg itself. Gently remove tsuka and have a look at the tang for any kanji/inscription. If there is something there. Post good pics in the 'Translation' thread on NMB. Just ask if u need help. Good luck. Rob

Hi Randy, Havent got to the sword yet but the bayonet is Japanese Type 30 (late war), made for the Arisaka Type 30 rifle and some later rifle models. I believe these were made by Toyada Jidou Shokki (u can look that up). Square pommel, unfullered blade square grips on handle held by two rivetts....Not sure which model as the first stamp (Toyada) is hard to see. Three arsenal stamps shiwn below, yours could be anyone of them. These were essentially the simplfied version of the earlier hooked quillion types...shortage of materials. Some of this model came in wooden scabbard.

No other swords John....one sole blade. From memory this was a whole house contents/estate auction from Sydney's north shore. (Mostly quite upper class, for overseas readers) Rob

From what I can see, that is a very nice 95 package Trystan

Yep Brian, I'm a little confused myself!

Sold at Pottle Auctions Sydney Aust. last week. I didnt follow auction as the condition report described it as a very average condition 95 (but with canvas cover ✔). Bidding was well over 2k aud. a couple of days before the auction. I tuned in late that night, post auction, to see sale price of Aud. 10k. but there just be something amiss there me thinks. In any case, it has a canvas cover.

Hi Seth, On face value, looks like a Type 98. What I find unusual is the colour of the Ito and even more so, there doesn't appear to be any sarute hole in the Tsuka (?). That's a worry in terms of 'original authenticity'. Rob

Thanks mate...will checkout those leads

Just listed for sale by Dan Griffin (Griffin Militaria)....recorded as .......... Additionally, there is an open channel in the lower scabbard, approximately 11 inches from the base, where a bullet strike opened the scabbard. The sword blade apparently escaped damage from the bullet’s impact.

Hi Bruce @Bruce Pennington, do you recall where the thread was, or what 'key words' I could use? Tried 'double hamon' ....'two hamon' ...'phantom hamon' = no luck. Rob

Hi Randy, Obviously no further pics are needed for translation but, like others, I would be interested to see a couple of pics of the blade, tsuka and mounts. If you have time. Rob

Hi Luna, My 'two bobs worth' ..... and no offense meant.....I have never seen a nakago like that and I really wouldn't even bother picking it up off a market table. For me, the shape of the blade leaves a lot to be desired. Referring back to your original thread....blackened same (kai ?).....but not Kai kobutogane . Saya fittings = not kai but possibly post war at best but more likely replica (saya-jiri = bad replica) Reallly like the chuso button in the first thread though Having said that.......I have been wrong before! But I still wouldnt part with money for it. Rob

Yep I reckon yr spot on ... there was a big (no pun intended) difference in his weight between your c1930's pic and probably any of the later war pics. You would think the stress of loosing his grip on the Phillipines would have kept his weight down in the final years. Or maybe he took comfort in eating his worries away. Just an observation that is more noticeable with Yamashita than most others of similar rank. R

thanks John. I just came across this rather impressive picture of Yamashita so will post for interest.

Fascinating subject John....what rank do you think he was in the 1930's ? Rob

Michael, thanks for sharing, I'm sure it not always easy to do that. Many of us could relate to your (and others involved) personal circumstances at the time of liquidating your collection. Not wishing to appear flippant, but I find it of much greater interest to know what actually happened, as in your case, rather than reading through the many threads about what members intend to do, or wish to do, or would like to do in selling/dispersing their collection. Notwithstanding, they are interesting in their own right. On occassions, when negotiating a possible purchase, I make it known that I am a collector, not dealer (no offence dealers!) because that's what I am. Like most, I am not going to on-sell. I have the first Koto I bought, and everything after that. But one day I ... we ..... will find ourselves in a position that is not dissimilar to yours. I can say without reservation, the collector friends I have made on NMB are exactly that, friends and collectors, not opportunists. Thanks again for your honesty and personal insight. Rob

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Hi Piotr, I know that many other NMB members have them but for your interest and comparison here are pics of your TERUHIDE Ishido mei followed by my own. No date or stamps on mine either. Rob