Barry B Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 I’ve had these swords for a while I was interested in them because of military use But since I joined here I decided to look closer at them Quote
16k Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 We need to see more... different periods are represented here! Quote
Geraint Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 Here, here! Especially that third one down in the first image. All the best. Quote
paul griff Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 Hello, Top one is a nice example of what looks like a nice example of an “ unmolested “ shin-Gunto army officers sword with original knot..Allways a good sign to see those thick seppa’s ( washers) and two holes in the nakago..Sorry, But I’m no good at translation but the “chippy” signature and the red paint on the nakago in picture five indicate an arsenal put together good quality sword...Just my opinion but it has all the hallmarks of swords I like to find find at arms fairs... Regards, Paul.. Quote
Barry B Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Posted August 10, 2019 Paul I’ve had that sword for a very long time Barry Quote
Peter Bleed Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 The "top one" is signed Sekihara MICHIHIRO. My guess is that he was a cutlerer in Seki who made army swords. P Quote
Beater Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 I think it should be "Ishihara Michihiro saku", who I believe was a Seki swordsmith. 石原通廣行 1 Quote
paul griff Posted August 10, 2019 Report Posted August 10, 2019 Hello, Yes Barry you can see it’s got a good age to it ... late 1930’s would be my guess for the blade mated with nice quality fittings found at the beginning of the war.. Regards, Paul. 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted August 11, 2019 Report Posted August 11, 2019 Yep, has a very "campaign" look to it, lots of wear and patina from carry. 1 Quote
brannow Posted August 13, 2019 Report Posted August 13, 2019 Berry lets see some more pics of this one! Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 30, 2019 Report Posted August 30, 2019 Barry, To add some more specifics: 1. Type 98 (could be a Type 94, with second hanger-loop missing) Japanese Officer gunto, with Company grade tassel (Lt's and Capt's). Agree with all that the spacers usually are found on better quality swords. 2. Navy officer dirk 3. ???? awaiting more pics 4. Could be an old blade in "civil" mounts. Pics of nakago (tang) and blade would be needed for more info. Quote
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