Kantaro Posted February 28 Report Posted February 28 18 minutes ago, Conway S said: If you have Dawson’s Cyclopedia or the Plimpton Collection book, you will also find there are some hybrid swords out there with Army backs straps, but police style guards. Both Dawson and Plimpton group these as Police swords. Here is an example of an Army cavalry sword with a release button. Conway Japanese WWII Army Sword Cavalry -Old/Antique Samurai -as early as Russo War era Nice one Conway! I like it, and the price seems OK. But is the locking mechanism missing? I see the botton but not the rest?? Quote
Scogg Posted February 28 Report Posted February 28 Nice examples guys. I'm enjoying reading along, and it's really incredible how affordable some of these sabers can be. Not to derail anything - but just something I can add. I once purchased what I thought was a parade saber, that had a black horn mekugi, company grade backstrap, and a button lock for the saya. I cannot remember if it had one or two hangers. The nakago was mumei and had a Seki Stamp above the ana. I wish I had taken photos... I ended up trading it at the same event that I purchased it at - for a nihonto wakizashi with green ito in civ gunto mounts. Wish I still had that one, because now it's lost to time . Cheers, -Sam 1 Quote
Kiipu Posted February 28 Report Posted February 28 On 2/27/2025 at 6:57 AM, Kantaro said: Any one has an example of an army one with a locking mechanism? Not a dress sword, but does has a scabbard release latch mounted on the bottom of the hilt. Always thought it was interesting. A little introduction and my first kyu gunto! 2 1 1 Quote
Kantaro Posted March 1 Report Posted March 1 10 hours ago, Kiipu said: Not a dress sword, but does has a scabbard release latch mounted on the bottom of the hilt. Always thought it was interesting. A little introduction and my first kyu gunto! Wow, nice piece with an interesting release latch Thomas, never saw that before! Thanks for sharing. (But indeed it is a Type 19 with fighting blade.) Quote
dwmc Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 On 2/28/2025 at 5:02 AM, Kantaro said: I have been scanning the net but it seems difficult to find one...anyone has an example of an army Type 19 parade sword with a locking mechanism and 2 hangers? I found this topic hereunder from 2020 and the sword Dave showed had a botton for locking. The one Bruce showed had none...but it seemed a policesword. Here on the picture you can see a rare ARMY general officers parade sabre with a spring clip retention...so it does exist. aha...now I am talking to myself. This sword appears to be what you were referring to. Ebay # 226633772531 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Couldn't find Dave's item, but found this one - with double bohi! - in the process! WWII Era Japanese Police Superintendent’s Sword - Nice! 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 16 Report Posted March 16 Ah, found Dave's: Japanese Japan WW2 Police Officer's Sword w/ Scabbard Latch was broken or cut off: 2 Quote
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