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Hello Simon, At least in this Ebay listing the seller has stated the blade has hagire. (Some do some don't) Which in plain speak is a crack ,so I would think IMHO that you may as well donate the money to the board. Find a reputable dealer near you and have a good look at what they offer. Ebay may end up a very steep and expensive learning curve. Cheers Moss

Stephen, Just testing. Cheers Moss

Stephen, That would have been a hell of a gag. How did you go with the curvature? Cheers Moss

Hello Chris, I have never seen an Aluminium Handled NCO that has a hamon. Has such a beast been made? Cheers Moss

The sword pictured is an NCO, So no hamon and machine made blade,and yes they do have value as a military collectable. I recently sold 2 at $500 a piece. Unmatched numbers too. Bet those that remember them at $30 are cringing. Cheers Moss

Ford, Great idea! Sign me up for a year. Send me an invoice when you are ready to go. For sure a proactive method to help sort the sheep from the goats Cheers Moss

Jason , All the 10 's when you put them together will buy something valuable :lol: :lol: or at least of value. Moss

Hello all, Nice thread and good to see some real knowledge being shared Louis ,Chris,Keith Amazing what is to be learnt here. Cheers Moss

No doubt, A beautiful polish is a beautiful polish in either styles. Just as a bad polish is a bad polish. Nice to see both in the same post....Styles of polish that is. Cheers Moss

Chris , Thanks for posting a nice shot of hadori polish. Cheers Moss

Hello all, Shinsa papers would be no problem at all to forge. After all printing is a process of duplication in the true sense of the word All that would be required would be the correct stock and a willingness to deceive. Easier IMHO than forging tsuba. Cheers Moss

Hello, I would have to agree with Keith. This is one of the more helpful Ebay sellers who will resond to questions and offers. You could do worse ,but you need to ask the right questions. I have bought a few bits and pieces here and have only been unhappy once,which was my haste and a last minute panic bid that let me down. Not the seller. Cheers Moss

Keith, The last "jeep spring special" I saw come up for sale went for over $800. Some people actually collect them for their historical value. I do believe that one of the spurious tang signatures was "Officers Latrine" ,probably just urban myth ,but worth a chuckle. I guess the diggers would have copied anything they came accross to make the sword " Real". Enterprising bunch cashing in on the demand. I believe also the Indian's and Spanish? were also involved in knocking out some bring backs ,not sure where I read that but I did. Cheers Moss

You are not alone in the PM dept. I'll stay out of your posts Simon.... If sign with your name as per the rules that's all I want nothing more. Moss

Keith, Too late ,I guess he just got me going. Nice advice though thanks. Moss

Simon, Not all business needs a grammar school education. Mine is trade based so perhaps my language skills are not up to your level. Jail Funny boy ,I do have a couple of blokes with a green and red star tatt. on the ear that work for me. Your veiled threats don't scare me ,so we can mutually agree not to talk. Connected on many levels....be careful, a power pole may jump out Moss

Simon, I have a job. In fact I own the company and what you USED to earn is a true pitence in comparison to what I turnover. So cut the snipes and sign with your name. Your constant needling with remarks like "Dead end job" "get a job"etc will be answered by a Sydney Morning Herald article. Don't throw stones if you live in a glass house. To be kind to you, I will only give the link to those who PM me. Moss

Simon, As stated before just sign with your name it is disconcerting speaking to a ghost. Moss

You being the oddest and rudest Simon J binks. Moss

Edited in good faith. Moss

Hello all , Just a picture to browse. Group shot taken between !938 and 1940,judging by caps and collars. I may be wrong and sure I'll be told. Otsu,parade sabres,and a type 98 along with a small boy with sword. Just thought it would be nice to see the different types of swords at a changing time in the military. If anyone would like a better resolution picture or print on photo stock PM me Cheers Moss

Cheers Keith, http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~t-ohmura/gunto_002.htm Here is a nice lot of information to read through on military swords of Japan Or as suggested by Franco ,Fuller and Gregory,Military Swords of Japan will help also. Take your time to read and study ,there is no shortage of Showato Gunto out there for $1000 or a little less in pretty good condition. Some are obviously more desired than others,don't let the fact that a couple of seppa are missing or a catch is buggered etc put you off a particular sword,those are all little things that can be picked up around the traps. Look long and hard at the blade as well as overall package. Best of luck Moss

I'm with you Colin, I thought it was just me having trouble to understand. Keith,it would be nice to have a few comma's ,full stops etc. Even though a neanderthal, I enjoy reading a punctuated thread Don'tworryifitisnot100%correctitwillaloteasiertoread Cheers Moss

Keith, Are you asking that if you pulled apart the chinese junk and sold it piecemeal no one could pick it? The cast parts on the faketana' s would have to be pretty good ones to get past the watchful eyes of some of the board members. The sword in the U.K while missing a couple of seppa looks worth watching. You would be able to pick up some seppa if you are patient and ask around. Forget buying and breaking up the junk,you won't go far that way. Moss

Hello Brent, Normally you would recieve ballons and confetti,but they are hard to post online so........... It's your shout Especially since your first post is in Military Swords. Cheers Moss