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Hello, I believe what I have here is a WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword. I am new to Japanese Swords and know there is a lot around them, especially these WW2 era swords. I have posted a picture of the signature and a picture of the tang/blade, handle, and sheath. I think it is in rough shape but still find it cool. I posted a picture on Reddit and the tang was translated to: “豊後住國茂作 = made by Kunishige, resident of Bungo”. There are no stamps on the other side but what remains is old green paint the faintly resembles 31. Could anyone shed some light onto what the type of sword is, who the maker is, and if the blade is traditionally made and how old. I really want to know if the sword was made specifically for WW2 or if it is an older blade that was brought to war. I would be greatly appreciative! thanks, Ben P.S. I can post more pictures if needed
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I bought this Type 32 Ko sword as a novice and I've taken more time more to research what the details are. It seems like this is a very strange version if not a fake. Here's what I noticed: 1. A strange serial number, the font is different, it's small, and the numbers are too close. 2. The clasp is a rounded point, not is a wedge shape. 3. There are no additional markings, not on the scabbard or on the guard. 4. No leather washer. 5. The throat has the bolt protruding. 6. The handle is shaped differently, it's more of a tube shape. 7. The fuller starts and ends far away from each end of the blade. 8. The blade doesn't have a clear edge, very dull and round. Is this authentic? It has so many things that I question now, but overall it looks like it could be real, although I have no idea.
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My Masatsugu gunto arrived today - I got it from a fellow NMB member to whom I am most grateful. The leather clad saya came with a matching tsuka cover. I very much doubted that the sarute was original to the koshirae, but now that I see it with my own eyes, I am beginning to have second thoughts.
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Hello All! I’m new to this forum, I was referred by a fellow member of gunboards. I was wondering anyone would be able to help me get some more information and history on some swords I own. The shin gunto I bought from an English WW2 vet’s son, he told me his father brought it back from Burma. The wakizashi I found in an online estate auction from another vet a few years ago. Both swords are signed. The nice fellow who referred me told me the Tsuba on the gunto was a Gunzoku Tsuba. From what I can tell by Googling it was a civil branch of the military? He also said the sword was refitted for WW2. I’ve attached some photos of the swords, their tangs, and the Tsuba of the Wakizashi. Thank you so much, any insight would be helpful. -Evan
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Just out of export jail and transferred safely to my care, a katana signed by Hizen Kuni Masatsugu, real name Taguchi Kiichi. He was an accepted army swordsmith and was rated a “one million yen smith” at Toko Taikan. NBTHK Hozon papers issued 2021. Based on mei location, overall length and the period it was produced, I believe this sword to be a former gunto. It is around 64cm nagasa with 1.5cm sori. Hamon is a well done, regularly thick suguha and jigane is well packed. It is well polished. What really grabbed my eye though is the koshirae, a meticulously made false hiking stick. Shikomizue were often made with wakizashi, yari, sharpened farming implements or chains as the concealed weapon and were mostly made when it was necessary to conceal one’s weapon. It’s interesting to see a gendaito with such koshirae. I wonder if it was made to scratch a particular itch in the previous owner’s collection, or perhaps for some other reason.
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New sword listings from St. Croix Blades: https://stcroixblade...hop/Japanese-swords/
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St. Croix Blades currently has 50 Japanese swords, tosogu, etc. in its eBay Store listed. You don't have to have an eBay account to purchase. I will pull any item that you wish to buy. Prices are often negotiable. Trades can even be an option (I'll be converting your trade items into cash by reselling them, so the value of your trade items needs to be higher than the negotiated purchase price--I need to take time to photograph and list any trade items, wait for their sale, then ship, etc.). Contact me here to let me know what you would like to negotiate on. https://www.ebay.com...&LH_SpecificSeller=1 Thank you! --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
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I have listed for sale 5 rare Military Dirks in St. Croix Blades' eBay Store...you don't have to be an eBay member, or even like the eBay format (if there are those of you that don't). If you have interest, just reach out to me here. I can negotiate and pull any dirk you have interest in. I think most will agree that I am not overstating the difficulty in locating examples like these when I describe them as rare. Also, let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! https://www.ebay.com...des&_oac=1&_nkw=dirk --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
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Quite nice ORIGINAL Type 94 Shin Gunto Koshirae, this is the early style with separate Sarute barrel and unusual leather Sarute. All fittings numbered "5", untouched 2nd Ashi on gloss Saya. Included is a correct early style company grade tassel. This is a very large Koshirae measuring in at approx. 42.5 inches (see comparison picture). Overall length: ~42.5" Tsunagi: ~28" Price: 1300USD or best offer
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Planning to buy a Gunto and found this, apparently had Seki Kanetsugu as the name. Sorry if I can't show more, file limit.
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I offer a very beautiful yasukuni to made by the famous tosho Kotani Yasunori in March 1943. This especially long katana comes in shirasaya and the original matching numbers shingunto koshirae. This yasukunito has a good wartime polish, so every activity is clearly visible. Anyway I recommend a new quality polish to reveal the supreme beauty of the Yasunori entirely. The shingunto koshirae is in excellent to near mint condition. The locking mechanism works well. Here are the measurements of the katana: Nagasa: 69,85cm Overall: 91,44cm Motohaba: 3,175cm Sakihaba: 2,1cm Kasane: 0,63cm Sori: 1,9cm This katana was purchased from Ed Marshall. With his permission I post here the link to the former listing. There are detailed pictures and further information about this special smith. The asking price is 6250€ or best offer. The sword is currently in Germany and can be shipped worldwide with DHL premium international. As payment method I prefer paypal friends and family or bank transaction. https://yakiba.com/yasunori-kotani/
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Hello everybody , i m in France and looking for informations on this Mon on my Kai GUNTO WW2 TSUKA . Which Samourai family is it ?… Thank s for all informations . kind regards Herve
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Hello all, looking for Generals Grade shin gunto, ideally with Tassel. Background and provenance even better. Best regards John
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Hi everyone I was wondering about a gunto recently posted in one of the local boards, seemingly an 1875 kyu gunto, or type 19 dress sword i just have zero knowledge in this field and, and would appreciate any help determining if this is real or fake. Pictures attached Any comment is welcome, thank you.
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Here’s a book sword from the Plimpton collection—a hard to find Police shin-gunto. Here’s the link: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/products/Japanese-police-shin-gunto-sword-from-the-plimpton-collection-premium-condi/ $2900 plus PayPal/credit card fee (Intl customers—message for a shipping quote) —Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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Hey all, I will be bidding on this very nice gunto this week and I’m expecting some heavy competition and high prices. This may be my first big purchase. You all have been doing this much longer than I, where should I stop myself? I foresee this going well over 1200 USD and maybe even into 2,000 USD. This appears to be immaculate but I don’t want to over pay. Going off the tang, I’m seeing old and new rust so I’m assuming it has been cleaned at some point.
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You guys will enjoy this one, found a very rare type 25 on eBay. Very high bid out of the gate, I’ll attach pics.
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I found an incredibly poorly titled ebay post with what you see here. Description reads, “Sword Bought (a long time ago) at Mont Saint-Michel in France (Un-sharpened).” I asked seller for more pics but no word. I have compared this to the field grade gunto in Dawsons book and this one lacks a mekugi and appears to have a naval scabbard but an army backstrap, and company grade shin gunto tassel? Further insight would help, seller is asking 500 USD. Is it possible to determine the authenticity with these two pictures?
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I have checked through the "Japanese sword index" already and I am wondering if there is any other things that might tell me if it is real or fake i.e. markings, serial numbers, and other things that might signify if it is fake or not. Reason for needing this is that I am planning on buying one for historic value.
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I recently bought this nice kyu gunto with what seems to be an old handmade blade in it. When I did my reserche on kyu gunto's, I never saw this kind of scabard. It's painted black and look like it's missing a piece at the end. Anyone know what it is? Maybe a late version, a shin gunto scabard or is it custom made? Any help on the subject would help. I will probably buy another scabard and handle because they have a lot of wear and I prefer how the normal scarbard look.(If somone as a extra one DM me)
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Dear members, Matt Jarrell is currently auctioning my Tsukamoto Kazuyuki katana for me on ebay. If there are still gendaito collectors interested in owning a premium special order Okimasa katana with a very rare alternative mei, I would recommend to visit the auction and bid for it. All the best Stefan https://www.ebay.com/itm/225149565850
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