BrunofromBrazil Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 I think these are nco swords, type 95, but I have no idea about their authenticity or if they really are the swords I think they are! Starting in this world of Japanese swords just now! Quote
BrunofromBrazil Posted October 21, 2022 Author Report Posted October 21, 2022 I would also like to know if someone knows about this sword here, the only thing I can spot right on is that this sword is from the navy, and it appears to be early 20th century! Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 Bruno, the first one is made 1944. The photo of the MEI is upside-down. The second sword seems to be a non-Japanese copy. 1 Quote
robinalexander Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome Bruno, The IJA NCO sword (pics 1,5, 6, is authentic and looks like a nice example. Rob 1 Quote
BrunofromBrazil Posted October 21, 2022 Author Report Posted October 21, 2022 Oh, thanks for the info, is this better? Do you guys have any idea about the pricing of the first sword (pics 1,5,6 and 8)? Quote
robinalexander Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 10:09 PM, robinalexander said: (pics 1,5, 6, Expand That should read 1,5,6 and 8 ...for some reason I'm getting an emoji in place of an '8' . Rob 1 Quote
BrunofromBrazil Posted October 21, 2022 Author Report Posted October 21, 2022 Thanks for the heads up, Rob!! Quote
robinalexander Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 Bit of good background on the Type 95 https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/Japanese-militaria/ija-type-95-nco-sword-info-228172/ 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 I'm going to go out on a limb and say "Yoshinao" on the smith name, but I'm 75% wrong on these! Agree with all the above evals. 1 Quote
Kiipu Posted October 22, 2022 Report Posted October 22, 2022 The Type 95 was made by Iijima and it is noteworthy for being the earliest one with all steel fittings. By all steel, I mean the crossguard, ferrule, and mekugi. What is the scabbard serial number on the Type 95? @Stegel 1 1 Quote
BrunofromBrazil Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Posted October 22, 2022 I need to ask the owner for those informations, I’m currently negotiating the piece with him! Do you guys have any idea of a fair price? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 22, 2022 Report Posted October 22, 2022 Hard to say, Bruno. I personally would put this in the $900-1,200 USD range. Some dealers are asking over $2,000! It's in great condition, so that pushes the pricing toward the higher end of the market. 1 Quote
BrunofromBrazil Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Posted October 22, 2022 Thanks Bruce, this guy is asking for 4,000 USD. I was already thinking it was too expensive, you just told me it really was! Haha Thanks for the info Bruce! 1 Quote
Geraint Posted October 22, 2022 Report Posted October 22, 2022 Dear Bruno. As far as I can tell you have shown us three swords, the first two seem fine to me but the third, the one you describe as Navy, is a Chinese copy and not genuine. Hope that helps. All the best. 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 22, 2022 Report Posted October 22, 2022 Yes, to Damascus steel alone says it distinctively. Quote
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