Okinawa pickup sword

[tokashikibob]

Fellas,

Thanks again for shareing your knowledge and helping the uninformed. A Recon Marine Staff Sergeant brought his Grandfathers sword into the training area for some pics, in the hope you can share your expertise on just what his Grandpa picked up.

 

Semper Fi,

Bob

 

P.S. I produced the following page with this site's members assistance. Thank you!

http://okinawarelics.com/SamuraiSword.aspx

[cabowen]

Maker is Yoshitada. This is a standard, WWII mass produced gunto.

 

The other markings are a number: 677

[tokashikibob]

Thanks Chris for the info! On the other side of the nakago was this series of Kanji. Thanks for your help in advance.

Semper Fi,

Bob

[SwordGuyJoe]

Why don't you give it a shot on your own. If you get it wrong, I am sure someone can help you out. GO NAVY!

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/kanji/nengo.htm

[Grey Doffin]

Due to the crude script these things (mass produced Gunto) are signed with it will be difficult for a beginner to translate. Try it and if you decide to give up, here's what it says:

 

Showa Ni Ju Nen San Gatsu (the 3rd month of 1945)

 

Grey

[SwordGuyJoe]

Oh sure Grey. Give a Jar Head a bone. Note a high level of sarcasm here as I am a Squid and mean nothing but a high-level of Navy vs. Marine respect here.

[tokashikibob]

You guys are going to send me back to the Soba shop for translation service. However, bringing swords into the place makes everyone stop eating from thier rice bowls.

[Sporkkaji]

Not sure if I missed something, but I think it was translated for you. Made by Yoshitada in March '45.