PacificRim

Thanks for all the input!

Thanks Malcolm, I always have the two mixed up, tsuka and tsuba... haha, getting old.

Greetings, I just purchased a type 19 from an online auction. The blade appeared to be a machine made blade but it’s razor sharp. The seller did not know the history of the sword so he cleaned the hilt, which made the patina disappeared. The tsuba is wrapped with a dark smooth material, not sure if it’s shark skin, and the scabbard has two hangers, the lower one is removable. I paid $750 including S&H, is it a good price? Thanks. Best regards, Alex

The sword is even shorter than a Type 32 乙...

Bruce, I called it different because I thought I bought a parade sword until I saw the combat blade... John is right, I think is a machine/non traditional made blade so there is no hamon...unlike the one shown in John’s photo, there is no mekuji on mine. When I saw the photos I realized the hilt is bigger and it has a scabbard lock, I guessed I did good for $300?

Greetings. I recently purchased this type 19 company grade sword from an online auction, which the seller advertised the item as parade/dress sword. The hilt appeared to be ox horn with a scabbard lock. The blade is a razor sharp machine made blade approximately 26” in length. Any information in these type of swords is appreciated. Best regards, Alex

Bruce, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Just added my name on file. Best regards, Alex

Bruce, below is the sword that was test cut in 1935, which I believe to be a type 94, and an early type 98. The craftsmanship of the 94 is significantly better than the 98.

Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge, since I am a newbie to the gunto collection, I hope you gentlemen on this forum will continue to share your knowledge and experience with me in the future. Best regards, Alex

More photos, thank you!

I will post the entire blade later, thank you. -Alex

Greetings, my name is Alex and I recently started collecting Japanese military swords. I acquired a sword which I believe to be a type 94, although it does not have the removable haikan. The mei on the nakago did not have any information about the sword maker and the year of the blade was forged, but it said “Showa 10th year 3rd regiment (a name I can’t translate) test cut” From the shape of the nakago it doesn’t look like a Showa blade, any information is greatly appreciated. The seller stated that the sword is a battlefield pickup from a WW2 vet who fought in the pacific theatre. Best regards,