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  1. John C
    There is one of just the saddle that I didn't take. But I do have a few others. Note the sword rig. John C.
  2. John C
    @xiayang Sorry, Peter. I was seeing this 参 on the date thinking it was a 3. John C.
  3. John C
    Hello: I picked up a Japanese cavalry manual from 1912 and thought I would share some pics for those interested. The first is a layout of the cavalry soldier's kit (note the type 32 on the table). The second is one of the pics on riding position. I found it interesting that the artist took some artistic license (licence in UK and Oz) with the horse's eyes. John C.
  4. John C
    Peter: I can get you started with the date. Looks like an auspicious day in March, Showa 13. John C.
  5. John C
    Hrushev: If the blade is hand forged, it's a nice Chinese made blade. It just isn't a Japanese katana. John C.
  6. John C
    It's not the ww2 smith, if that's what you are asking. I believe this blade is older. John C.
  7. John C
    Looks like someone filed in a secondary bevel on the edge, which is not typical of Japanese blades. I think Chris is correct about it being a souvenir piece. John C.
  8. John C
    Another... https://www.ebay.com/itm/277650095032? John C.
  9. John C
    Interesting. They all seem to have the two small holes and two large holes (with carved branches I assume) in the front. Any idea what the symbolism is behind that? John C.
  10. John C
    Nick: Not sure if it was covered yet, the smith is Ando Kanemoto. John C.
  11. John C
    Excellent, Sham. Added to the list! John C. p.s. That's 44 serial numbers on record; that particular mark is seen on the serial number side up through about number 1,000, however there is a large gap between 1,000 and 1,900 so unsure of the exact point the mark changed.
  12. John C
    Nick: I haven't read the FB post, however one reason someone may be calling it fake is because of the way the bohi appears to be ground in. This is far more common on fakes but is not unheard of on legit swords. John C.
  13. John C
    Looks like numbers to me. ? 6 5 perhaps? John C.
  14. John C
    Thank you for your assistance, Thomas; and for the lead! I'll add 5297 to the list. John C.
  15. John C
    If you search Metallurgy on NMB you'll get 286 results. Just to get you started: John C.
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