Type99
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Thanks for the replies.
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I'm thinking this maybe a gimei signature.
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A collector highly recommended using Japanese Camellia oil which I have never used.
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Thanks for the replies I think I will buy it. What is a good natural oil to use on an old blade?
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I'm hoping someone cam confirm the tang translation on this Wakizashi I'm considering buying. Interesting the spider grabbing what appears to be a bee. The blade appears to be exceptional.
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I ask admin to delete the first two treads I posted with out the pictures and than everything disappeared. Anyhow here are some more pics once again its a shame this blade wasn't taken care of. Thanks for the translation.
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Need some help on a tang translation. Thanks
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Thanks George, & Malcolm.
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Thanks for the reply, their are no other markings on the sword. I have seen the Tokyo arsenal mark on other Type 25 cross guards
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Enclosed are pictures of a very hard to find Type 25 Cav sword. Research reveals this sword saw a limited service life 1893/1897 time frame before being replaced by the Type 32. Anyhow it's the only one I have manage to get my grubby paws on and add to my collection. Their is also a serial number on the scabbard drag. Any help on the small kanji marks on the blade would be appreciated.
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The signature is indeed gold plated lacquer. Overall blade length tip to end of tang is 14 inches. So it's a shorty.
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I believe these wonderful tsubas are old, interesting the one that has the gold plated copper shims where the tang fits.
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More pictures.
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At first glance the blade appears to be traditional made with the wild Harmon, but I'm not to sure one of the markings by itself looks like it maybe a arsenal mark. Anyhow any information on this sword would be appreciated.
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More pictures.
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Any information on maker and time frame would be most appreciated on this complete Wakizashi.
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Chris, Thanks for the info the blade is in fairly rough condition but still has a lot of visible harmon.
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Any help in translating this tang would be most appreciated, Thanks
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I got the Saya off Ebay a number of months ago and simply don't trust a lot of sellers there. Anyhow I trust the forum members opinions here. And am thankful for the replies.
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Greetings All, Opinions are most appreciated on this recent Saya find. My concern is that it might be a Chinese copy. Thanks Dow C
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I got the tsuba from a questionable dealer.
