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WWII Japanese Sword

sbbodyma
I know this is a gun site but just wondering if anyone knows anything about swords. I have a WWII Japanese Army Sword, style 95 I think. Issued to NCO's.Anyone have any idea what its worth?
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  • sbbodyma
    Recently inherited Japanese sword brought home by WWII GI. Interested in contacting collector/expert to identify and establish value.

    Looking for help to establish contact with collector/expert.

    jamesejobe
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  • john w
    google is your friend
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  • quickmajik
    I'd imagine that in order to estimate value accurately pictures or the sword and scabbard are needed.
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  • Grasshopper
    You could sell it here also wiht GOOD pics. Fleabay now has been flooded with "fakes"", repos, ect from China and people are buying them up by the hundreds. So, in my opinion, as far as selling and value, here would be your best bet...imo,,nambu
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  • rsnyder55
    Also under the handle/hilt, if it can be removed, there would be markings from the maker.
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  • MBK
    Speak with this man. I have dealt with him on some 400 year old swords, sent them for inspection and evaluation. He is very reasonable.

    http://www.montanairon.com/
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  • cpermd
    Hopefully Captain Kirk will step in here.
    I know he has some very good sources for this info.

    CP
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  • Alan Rushing
    Greetings and Welcome sbbodyma!

    I think that you turned to a good group requesting information and assistance! All of the feedback seems right on.

    If I may suggest, and maybe even stress .... Please do not alter or change anything about the blade. Do not sharpen, clean or polish.

    Should the blade be something of value, rarity, special .... any changes could destroy or have a very serious negative effect!

    I want to send this out to you right now if I may .... I had a lengthier, meatier response written, but when I attempted to send it out .... lost it to cyberspace ....! I can sent this and if you can use additional feedback or suggestions, I'd be happy to help. I do have some sites for info and potential referrals.

    Let me stress ........ do not alter the blade ....... nor the metal of the handle area ! ! !
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  • Alan Rushing
    RE. feedback of later war period Japanese blades. In general, the quality of the steel and the method and means of creation were of lessor quality and/or concern. Yes, there could be exceptions.

    Earlier war period blades tended to be made of better steel and by smiths of tools and blades. There was probably a higher probability of families sending blades made by noteable and/or quality traditional swordsmiths ... even ancient family heirlooms, with their men going off to battle.

    The blade area under the hilt tends to be an invaluable indicator of when, where and who ... may have made the blade ... an indicator of the provenance even if not "signed".

    One would not knowingly change anything on the blade .... much like any valuable collector type firearm. Collectors want it to be original, not refinished, altered, or made to be "special" or "personalized".
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Get your Ducks in a row and drop Me a Note when you get the chance, My Daughter is an avid collector..Will need Clear and Precise Photos..I'll pass your mail on to Her for evaluation...Best.....Captain Kirk
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