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WWII Japanese Sword

jamesejobe
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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  • jamesejobe
    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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  • p3skyking
    James,
    I collect Japanese swords also. You would need to post some pictures to get started. The Shin Gunto sword (If that is what you have) would have a peg through the hilt. Underneath the hilt is possibly a signature (in Kanji) of the maker.

    To get started, Richard Stein has a wonderful site on the web. Just search "Japanese Swords on the Internet" and it should come up. If you can't find it, contact me and I will pass you the address.

    The swords are wonderful works of art. You are lucky to have one given to you.

    What men call a hero...is merely a man who is seen doing what a brave man does as a matter of course.
    A man who is in love with learning is a man who is never without a bride, for there is always more. L'Amour
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  • jamesejobe
    Thanks for the info. I have looked at various web sites for comparison, but have not found any photos that resemble this one. It is a long blade of 24+ inches with leather grip stitched like a baseball glove. It has ornate carving on both sides of blade (serpent with wings and clawed feet).

    I know disassembly will be required sooner or later for identification, but am fearful of causing damage.

    I will get some pictures in current condition and post before doing anything else.
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  • p3skyking
    Are you ABSOLUTELY positive a WWII vet brought THIS sword home in 1945/46?

    It sounds very much like the current rip-offs coming out of Hong Kong and Shanghai. The leather wrapped hilt and designs on the blade are not indicative of a Japanese Sword.

    I will dig out Richards address and post it. You will be able to look at all types of swords from WWII and before.
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  • p3skyking
    This is THE best site for Nipponese swords on the web.

    THE JAPANESE SWORD INDEX
    Address:http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm Changed:12:22 PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2004

    What men call a hero...is merely a man who is seen doing what a brave man does as a matter of course.
    A man who is in love with learning is a man who is never without a bride, for there is always more. L'Amour
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  • ozwyn
    Also try www.swordforum.com

    Several sword polishers for nihonto are on the forums there, and I have found the sword polishers are often the best resources for Japanese Blade information.

    I believe they are also listed on the Japanese Sword Index p3skyking posted.
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  • jamesejobe
    I appreciate the info. provided. I'll investigate further.



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