The great majority of these swords are made of carved bone, not ivory. doing. Swords with carved bone handles and scabbards are Your previous content has been restored. 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Short fuller. Otherwise that is dangerously good to newcomers or unwary collectors looking for that ebay goldmine. Always check. It sounds to me like he was indeed a 3rd party procuring items. These are all machine made and are not classified as "Nihonto". Wayne i would have called bad on it, think F&G early book had balls that big, remember two diff stacked ball stamp, or not, memory, lol, i jest. A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? In my searches, I've compiled a list of things that (usually Chinese) reproductions get wrong. Sure, there's lots of other details like proof marks to look for, but these 5 things are just glaringly obvious and easy to see in pictures, and one or more seems to be on every single repro sword out there, so they're quick and easy ways to ID fakes. Then the horror is the "Ko" stamp! a "real" sword and certainly not an antique. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. This product is available for international shipping. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). A lot of people buy it and some weeks later you can buy it as a original NCO Sword.. Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Navy Cryptology, Official site for National Guard marksmanship training & competitions. I do not think they will be able to make a perfect fake as there are too many small details right down to the materials used. All Rights Reserved. Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Check the military sword page for examples of WW II era NCO Katanas were issued to soldiers who did not want to take their family sword to battle or who came from poor families that did not have swords to pass down through the generations. Consult someone who is trained in tsuka-maki if you need to have a handle re-built. If there are serial numbers stamped in the blade, it is a machine made They just copy the real swords they import.Just comment what you like, you are not changing anything. Where should I look for records or production date/serial number guides? Today I checked, just in case the sword was pulled from sale, and lo and behold there is a 'rare copper handle' now listed, clearly of the same manufacturer. Is the blade sharpened all the way to the base where it joins the hilt? Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 Type 30 Arisaka Japanese Bayonet Scabbard Straight Quillon Imperial Army No. Pasted as rich text. There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. Maybe he is just one of the many merchants capitalising on a class of people with more money than they know what to do with. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than U.S. dollars and are approximate conversions to U.S. dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. Serial number 116501 with matching saya. Obviously I can't be sure, but that's my guess anyway. The painted handle and scabbard color look very nice, even though there were still some parts not correct compared to the real one, but it will fool a lot of people. I thought it would be a good idea to post a few old pictures of mine where I highlighted the considerable differences between Type 95 swords. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Sword steel of the army standard , Blade length: 83.6, Curvature: 1.35, machine made, tempering in oils, with a fuller and no Hamon, Overall length: 100.2, Made in the Tky Artillery Arsenal Type 32 Gunt is a government supply noncommissioned officer sword enacted in 1889 (August 23, Meiji 32). The serial number looks very short by the size of the painted over area - maybe too short. Please quote item reference S72 (0690). Some of these bone swords will have very low grade metal mountings, commonly with the Tokugawa mon incised into or embossed on the mountings. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!! Etchings. Contact one of them for assistance. good condition, a few small patina streaks, nothing much, and firm One thing I also saw while researching is the nightmare of the number of fakes out there. I think it's always worth spending the extra time to study these "high end fakes/copies" because they are getting better. And with the wrong type stamps. PRE WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYO-TOKYO ARSENAL-SERIAL NUMBER ON TANG-EARLY. Mauser 99 in post 15 look to the scabbard throat and you should see the brass sleeve visible.Also with the MountCastle example the paint still looked fresh in the overly large fake serial number on the throat..Shame really because the one that is on the site with a painted hilt but marked sold is a real one,and nice too ! Steel is magnetic - aluminum is not. 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Obvious two issues are the scabbard pattern and additional screw. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO Sword. Clear editor. There are some Chinese replicas of these out there, however this sword is definitely genuine. Writing about whatever interests me, and maybe you. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. Older swords will have more rusted tangs, ranging from brown to smooth deep black rust for the oldest swords. These are simply paper spacers to aid in positioning the wrapping properly on the handle. . View cart for details. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. I admit that I've had to look at it a couple of times. A real one would also be fine, but is too expensive for me. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 05:55. These items are purchased for the quality of the carving only. A number of opinions have been provided, some with hints of the issues. Many will have some type of engraving, usually floral, on the blade. system works well. or old wood sticks. NEVER CLEAN THE TANG OF A JAPANESE SWORD OR TAMPER WITH IT IN ANY WAY!!! A real hamon There are numerous Funny story Paul. Blade length approximately 27 1/2 inches . The members here in the board who collect these swords are taking a very good investment for the future. Rare 1st Type with matching numbers "4428" on blade and scabbard. The scabbards and hilts are usually designed to resemble bamboo Would need in hand to see many more. once told the facts they simply. There is not much more complicated (and valuable) as ROLEX watches. Original Item: Only One Available. & valuations. Press J to jump to the feed. This would fool most entry level guys. late, now sold). iaito (iai practice sword)? The sad part is someone probably will buy one of them too. Make the gap between the arsenal marks less! No habaki. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Something went wrong. Carved bone and carved ivory sword mountings almost always have untempered, soft steel blades. I just want an accurate reproduction. Out of stock. By For definitions of terms, check the visual glossary page. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords One, they aren't in the correct range. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with an approximately 10mm thick ornate aoi-shaped brass tsuba (guard). Showing an average amount of wear throughout, this Japanese Type 95 NCO Shin-Gunto is a beautiful example throughout. I'm reposting the pictures of the fake pattern 5 that Stegel provided in the wooden handled topic just to have them all together. They sell it for 165 EUR everywhere. 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It is Type 95 with an aluminum tsuka. I was so stupid to have some and sold it - for better swords. The metal of the scabbard has the patina of old iron. The tsuba is the plain style utilized on NCO swords. The prices go higher and higher and they will copy better and better to take part on this. They don't need to read the NMB daily to see if there are any tips. These were made as tourist items from the 1870's through the 1930's. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. Thanks sean, Your email address will not be published. You can post now and register later. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. Here is another example that's not too bad, but the bohi, stamps (these are most obvious parts) and other details are off. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Brass hilt. All correct! Look at the bohi at the kissaki and the arsenal marks are terrible! Machine made blade is good condition. remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. (too Truly disappointing. to another sword / scabbard. It's a reissued one like one in Fuller & Gregory's book. All the best. By real, good condition, price is abit high. more then I would pay but I'm grinch, https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WW2-Japanese-Type-95-NCO-Sword/222687760837?hash=item33d93991c5:g:KZAAAOSwIJlZ6-vP, another version, price is abit high but a honest piece, https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-WW2-Japanese-Shin-Gunto-NCO-Samurai-Sword-extremely-rare-variation-3/332424959489?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D48795%26meid%3D4f20fff958304da4af55f1ba88fb7e90%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D222687760837&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851. Sincerely, Eugene Quote vajo Gold Tier 5.8k Location:Germany / Bavaria Name: Chris Sch. Murasame Katana L6 Steel Hand Forged Steel. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. During the WW II era, many machine made blades Have always thought the comments about not tipping off the forgers are just plain silly.I still do.The image of some rough factory in China where they are turning these outand some guy on a computer somewhere shouting out in Chinese into the factory "Hey guys! Could this thread please get a Fake tag? All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. well it would have fooled me, how about you other gunto guys? And even if your intentions are completely legitimate, the "bad guys" are still out there and could read this post. The matching serial numbers indicate the sword was taken off The best place to look is at the serial Numbers. It comes with the original bag it came home from the war in. Didn't want to explain to much, because that sword copys get better and better. / scabbard has quite a bit of its original war time browning and You might also visit the Ohmura site and study the pictures there. Authorized for production in 1935, the Type 95, commonly referred to as the NCO sword was all-machine made unlike the more expensive and higher-quality Officer's sword. You may severely injure yourself and/or damage the sword. The overall swords are getting better. About eBay; I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. of forging the blade using multiple folds,etc. Newer swords will have a grey, metallic tang perhaps with a little red rust. Arsenal stamps do not appear on pre-1930's blades. Used In good condition! I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. http://ohmura-study.net/790.html. Be sure to read Reproductions and Fakes. Traditionally this function is assigned to the Habaki (blade collar). Akunin In my earlier years, I would have rattled off a long list of the things I see wrong, where the veterans would remain silent. Yes, those are strangely too perfect and not a recognized font. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. This claims to be made by Suya Shoten, but their standards and quality control were much higher than this. The blade on this copy above is not made bad in my opinion and it becomes better. Something went wrong. There is no historical documentation that ninja used swords which were of a special design or differed from those used by other Japanese of the period. Even so, enough to fool a novice. Some older (Shinshinto) the rayskin (same') are prayer papers to protect the soldier in battle. See how many more you can pick! I very much doubt that it would matter, but even someone with a repro would be able to use that information to create a fake. You cannot re-wrap the hilt with the silk cord that was removed. Most handmade The NMB says so!" This is pure fiction. Tokyo First Arsenal blade numbers. Carlos,I remember your sword ( if it's the same one you first put on the site ) and it's 100%If you look at the sword by Shamsy in post no9 look at the seppa and how poorly it fits and how new it looks ! As the tang rusts and ages, these become progressively smoother and less distinct. I need attribution not for sale, but for museum exhibit. Most swords do not have matching numbers because somewhere along the life of the sword the scabbard was changed. There are over 8 obvious indications the sword is a repro dressed as a fake. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Exploring History with the National Archives Special Media Division. The overall length is approximately 38 inches in the scabbard. Is the tang (nakago) signed? There are genuine collectors throughout China too. how to answer milk tea sugar level, network marketing team names, cartman racist quotes,