Nlf Gunto Discussion

[Jcstroud]

  On 12/29/2024 at 9:21 PM, vajo said:

Bruce it is a souvenier sword with a fantasy signature.  I have a Louis Trenker ice pickle my father bought me 1974 in a shop at the lake Königssee. Same vibes.

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They are what they are there is no questioning that. But the facts are we really dont know all the facts. In response to ro your commentary : We all want to know more and it is a study in progress.No need to belittle what you personally do not like. But that is your decision.Let us all strive together for the good of all involved. The more we know the better off we all are.  

[Polaria]

I agree. Everyone has their own priorities and interests. I know a lot of people who dismiss all Japanese military swords as "trash". I, on the other hand, am very interested in them because they are the last military swords intended to be used in battle in the era of modern mechanized war. Which alone makes them very interesting in the history of swords and other bladed weapons. These "official souvenirs" seem to be actually commissioned by 8th Army very soon after the war and thus have their own very interesting tale in the big picture.

[John C]

@Bruce Pennington @Jcstroud

A Takayama to souvenir being marketed as a kai gunto.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/396128692162?

 

John C.

[Conway S]

Looks like the nakago has not been shortened based on the photos. Other Kanenao examples like this in souvenir koshirae on Pg. 95 and Pg. 96 of "Japanese NAVAL SWORDS WW2 Swordsmiths & Workshops" by Mal Cox. 

 

Conway 

 

 

[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks guys.  I messaged the seller to see if he'll post a shot of the other side of the nakago.  Most of the Kanenao blades I have aren't numbered, but we'll see if he responds.

 

Update: Got a response, no photos, but seller said there was nothing on the other side.