Anddrinkthevesselsdry Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 Hi folks, so I bought this quite cheaply from a mechanic in Adelaide who found it in a rubbish tip (!) he thought it might have been an officer’s sword souvenir’d from the war as per the common story, but even from my amateur observation parts of it seem to be quite a lot older. What do we think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flynn Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 I have a feeling that, the whole sword has been buffed at some time. The Nakago (Tang), has definitely been buffed. I believe the signature might be, Kaneuji. Sorry, I can't make out the date. My feeling is, Shinshinto. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 It's a WWII blade, and has been buffed as David pointed out. You can see the faint remnant of the Sho stamp above the Mei, indicating a non-traditional made blade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yumso Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 I think the date is written : Showa 16, June 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinalexander Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 3 hours ago, David Flynn said: I believe the signature might be, Kaneuji Spot on David Second pic is my Kaneuji for comparison. Third pic shows Kaneuji's Kokuin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco-san Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 from John S. Slough´s book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 2 hours ago, robinalexander said: Second pic is my Kaneuji for comparison. Third pic shows Kaneuji's Kokuin Rob, you've been holding out on me! Does that one have a date on the other side? Jon, Yes, a Showa stamp, and date June 1941. Nice find! Amazing how many of these have been saved from the dumpster over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinalexander Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 Sorry mate...any hold out was unintentional. Feeling lazy, can u let me know the date pls. Sri Jon ...don't want to hijack yr thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 1942 Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 For Jon's blade, I believe Bruce was correct - showa 16 = 1941. John C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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