Tonkotsu Posted September 29, 2020 Report Posted September 29, 2020 Here is what I think is a Type 94 shin guntō. The sword is in excellent condition, however the tsuka is wrapped with blue chord which I think is unusual. Any information about this sword would be appreciated. Thanks, Dick 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted September 29, 2020 Report Posted September 29, 2020 Hi Dick, that is a Type 98 and in really fantastic condition. The blue Ito is certainly rare but other examples exist, great find! 2 Quote
Dave R Posted September 30, 2020 Report Posted September 30, 2020 Blue wrap is great. This is described as sea green but I reckon it's faded from blue. 2 Quote
vajo Posted September 30, 2020 Report Posted September 30, 2020 It seems often blue in the pictures but it its moore greenish in natural light. Beautifull sword! I like it very much. 1 Quote
Tonkotsu Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Posted September 30, 2020 Thank you all for the information. What does the writing on the nakago say? Thank you again, Dick Quote
vajo Posted September 30, 2020 Report Posted September 30, 2020 I would read it Masayasu Kitau Kore. 尾 州 住 真 野 正 泰 利 鍛 之 Bishu ju mano Masayasu kitau kore 2 Quote
vajo Posted September 30, 2020 Report Posted September 30, 2020 I want to mark that the signature didn't fit to the reportet masayasu signatures from Slough. They look different and more dense. But i want to say that your signature looks excellent made and looks very nice. I think the sword was signed by one of his students. 2 Quote
Tonkotsu Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Posted September 30, 2020 Thank you very much for the information! Dick Quote
IJASWORDS Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 A shade of blue wrap normally seen with silver blackened fittings. 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, IJASWORDS said: A shade of blue wrap So, the blue ito was found on both army and navy gunto, I see. Interesting. 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 Chris (vajo), another Mano Masayasu mei, looks gendai-to no date no stamp. And John (PNSSHOGUN), you may be able to tell me if it is in '94 mounts. Pierced tsuba, and centre latch button. 2 Quote
vajo Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 Neil yours is B (Soshinmei) in Slough (the second picture from right). Quote
Dave R Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: So, the blue ito was found on both army and navy gunto, I see. Interesting. Where's the Navy sword with blue Ito? Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 @IJASWORDS Has many hallmarks of a Type 94, or at least nice early Type 98. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Dave R said: Where's the Navy sword with blue Ito? Ohmura 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 1, 2020 Report Posted October 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, vajo said: The color of plum I see now, thanks! 1 Quote
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