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Butch

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  1. Thank you Brian for your comment .. Gareth
  2. Yes the smiths name who made the sword was Tomita Sukehiro Gareth
  3. Thanks Bruce just put the details on the translation forum looks like he is rated as a 1 million yen rated smith . Thanks Gareth
  4. Thanks Ray didn’t think he was regarded that high !!! Gareth
  5. Many thanks Ray his he a recorded smith ?,.
  6. I was wondering if any one could help me with this sword and the translation on the tang...and regarding the smith who made it ? Many thanks Gareth
  7. I now I was lucky to find them .. Any information regarding the smith who made this blade would be a great help ? Thanks Gareth
  8. Stephen recently sold some property ...So I thought why not enjoy it !!! 👍
  9. Here it is with my other example which has been discussed before ..
  10. Recently picked up this sword with a Field Grade Officers tassle ..and withs Same covered saya with a silver family Mon attatched . I believe the sword is a Gendaito ... You help would be greatly appreciated . Many thanks Gareth
  11. There is no curve at all in this blade it is totally straight .. Sorry Stephen rushing a bit and the handle is a bugger to get off !!!!!
  12. Here are some quick pics There blade cutting length is 28,1/4inches in length
  13. Stephen minor family hick up today will take pics in the morning ... Sorry Gareth
  14. Thank you for all your help and comments .. Do you often see straight blades in Shin Gunto wartime mounts ? Many thanks Gareth
  15. Thanks Stephen I friend of mine just sent me this ..
  16. I am new to this hobby but I haven’t seen a straight sword before are they rare ? Many thanks Gareth
  17. Here are some pics of mine
  18. Thanks Stephen will take some pics in better light tomorw . Gareth
  19. Some more pics sorry they are not the best . .o
  20. Received this Shin Gunto today with a straight blade ? I have been told it was a bring back sword from Burma. Any help would be greatly appreciated
  21. A better picture of the drawing showing the Hamon
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