Herr Mann

Kiipu, Mecox, Bruce, Thank you very much for your valuable comments and information about this sword! This is a great forum with very helpful people, you should be very proud about yourselves! Kind regards, Herman

Gentlemen, I got this Shin-Gunto sword, some time ago and was wondering about what the tang inscription tells us... Strangely enough, some of the writing is in paint.. Many thanks for any help with this. Best regards, Herman

Many thanks, Steve! For making it ultra clear to me! Best regards, Herman

Hi Mark, No, it's me, I am new to all this. Thx, Herman

I really appreciate your time and inputs, gentlemen. But now I am totally confused, because this is what another source has told me about the tang marks: - smith: Kanehiro (see pics) - year of production: showa 19 (1944) Who is wrong? Unfortunately I cannot judge myself... Best regards, Herman

Bruce, Steve, Many thanks for your comments and inputs on this shin-gunto! But why would anyone make scratches into a steel tang, which have no significance at all? Best regards, Herman

Hello, I just registered at your forum from Brussels, Europe. Japanese swords not being my main collecting area, I do have few shin-gunto, Imperial marine M 1883 and a couple others in the collection. Very recently I found this shin-gunto with silver plated mounts and fittings. It's a well worn sword, but I bought it because of its unusual look with the silvered parts. The tang is nicely signed, I would appreciate if there is any information available about the smith who signed it. Thanks and best regards, Herman