mecox Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 "Noshu Seki ju Amahide saku" but very poorly cut, although they had a production line and various mei. The two Sho/sakura stamps are interesting. The gunto mounts looks like a budget variety. 2 Quote
RobCarter3 Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 3 hours ago, Kiipu said: An anchor-in-circle Type 97 with a stamp on the bottom of the hilt. Very interesting. WW2 Japanese Type 97 Navy Officer Sword T97 Katana Naval Arsenal Stamp WWII This was my sword, posted here. I sold it in October or November. It looks like it’s already changed hands at least once since. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 Thanks Thomas! They both look to be in late-war fittings, although that kai has an upgraded saya. Can't imagine paying for saya upgrade, yet still having that icky tsuka. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 23 Report Posted March 23 Stamps of the Japanese Sword, March 2025 Annual Updated version available. Stamps of the Japanese Sword; March 2025 Changes: - Navy section re-written to discuss the discoveries about the Circled Anchor stamp. - Kao: a few additions of both Kokuin (hot stamp) and Kakihan (inscribed) - Cut Test Kao: added examples of stamped mei of Hakudo - Began a section of Appraiser Kao - Unknowns: Added a few unknown fittings stamps, like the small star and others - Type 19 Shop stamps: one new one added Enjoy! 4 1 Quote
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