what about this 94 sword set？

Wangzi · May 7

hello everyone,

greetings.

sword set only. I like this set quite much and would like to purchase it.

Seller claimed it to be early and rare version. So, guys, what do you think about this set？

any idea will be appreciated. cheers.

Bruce Pennington · May 7

Johh, @PNSSHOGUN, will chime in as his day begins on the bottom of the world!

Does the seller know that is a general officer tassel? Those sell for as much as a full WWII Type 98 gunto. John will have to advise on the fittings.

Wangzi · May 7

hi， Bruce， thank you for reply.

it has a general tassel attached. and the seller told me it is a early general 94 military sword set, but without real blade.

could you please take a look if the tassel and set are original, if so.perhaps i will buy them.

31 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Johh, @PNSSHOGUN, will chime in as his day begins on the bottom of the world!

Does the seller know that is a general officer tassel? Those sell for as much as a full WWII Type 98 gunto. John will have to advise on the fittings.

Bruce Pennington · May 7

I don't study these, so I cannot say. It's 1:45am in Aussie-land, so it will be a few hours before John wakes up and sees this. Of course, anyone with tassel experience could help out.

Wangzi · May 7

Thank you. Bruce. that is very kind of you，then i will wait.

18 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

I don't study these, so I cannot say. It's 1:45am in Aussie-land, so it will be a few hours before John wakes up and sees this. Of course, anyone with tassel experience could help out.

GeorgeLuucas · May 7

In the meantime, here’s an interesting thread on the tassels. After reading through it, I feel the one in question looks a little funny - In my opinion

All the best,

-Sam

Wangzi · May 7

hi Sam，thanks for the remind. actually i am not sure if the tassel we are disscussing is original.

that would be a sad story if i buy a replica with the cost for genuine :-(

so hope somebody would be kind to make an identify

2 hours ago, GeorgeLuucas said:

In the meantime, here’s an interesting thread on the tassels. After reading through it, I feel the one in question looks a little funny - In my opinion

All the best,

-Sam

PNSSHOGUN · May 7

Replica tassel, mounts appear original. Collecting in China seems fraught with danger.

Wangzi · May 7

TRUE， so that is why i come here to beg for advices before payment.

so you mean that, beside the tassel, the sword fittings are all original.

40 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Replica tassel, mounts appear original. Collecting in China seems fraught with danger.

PNSSHOGUN · May 7

Yes, these fittings are made from copper rather than the normal brass.

@Bruce Pennington FYI it was 1:45pm down here :rotfl:

Wangzi · May 7

copy. thank you very much!😊

23 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Yes, these fittings are made from copper rather than the normal brass.

@Bruce Pennington FYI it was 1:45pm down here

BANGBANGSAN · May 7

It appears to be an early fitting by Suya. And like John said, the tassel is a repro.

Wangzi · May 8

Yes，this kind of Chinese made repro costs about 200 bucks(photos below). however, the seller did not inform me about this:-(

For the sword fitting，it costs about 1500 bucks, do you think it is worthy to purchase?

6 hours ago, BANGBANGSAN said:

It appears to be an early fitting by Suya. And like John said, the tassel is a repro.

PNSSHOGUN · May 8

Expensive, such Koshirae from Japan go for around 100,000yen. Dealer doesn't seem trustworthy.

Wangzi · May 8

copy that， then I give up and save money for something else. cheers!

6 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Expensive, such Koshirae from Japan go for around 100,000yen. Dealer doesn't seem trustworthy.

BANGBANGSAN · May 8

16 hours ago, Wangzi said:

Yes，this kind of Chinese made repro costs about 200 bucks(photos below). however, the seller did not inform me about this:-(

For the sword fitting，it costs about 1500 bucks, do you think it is worthy to purchase?

I would either pair it with an original company-grade or field-grade tassel or not use a tassel at all. The repro General tassel doesn’t hold much significance, but that's just my personal preference.

Wangzi · May 9

9 hours ago, BANGBANGSAN said:

I would either pair it with an original company-grade or field-grade tassel or not use a tassel at all. The repro General tassel doesn’t hold much significance, but that's just my personal preference.

yes, you are right. the genuine general tassel is too expensive.