Obviously I can't be sure, but that's my guess anyway. (too Scabbard in very nice condition. When in doubt, check the blade with a magnet. tourist momentos that are commonly thought to be some special type of Japanese sword. This one really annoys me. the mounts can be interesting with hidden, spring loaded, pop out guards. WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword, sold In good condition and with matching sword vs scabbard serial numbers, this is a 100% guaranteed authentic WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword / katana. This product is available for international shipping. Even so, enough to fool a novice. It comes with the original bag it came home from the war in. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. The real tsukas have crisp detail, and the fakes always seem not-crisp. 4x 3 Inch Rubber Casters Heavy Duty Safety Brake Wheels For Wire Shelving Rack, Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" FHD Laptop Intel Core i7-1165G7 8GB RAM 512GB SSD, Chrome Mirror Vinyl Film Wrap Sticker Decal Stretchable Reflective Super Gloss, DEWALT DCCS620B 20V MAX Cordless Li-Ion 12 in. The serial number should be near the bottom of the blade, just above the habaki. The blades in these items are all "soft steel" and have etched temperlines Tokyo First Arsenal blade numbers. Unfortunately have to agree with Brian, as prices move upwards, the copies will inevitably get better. I am not sure why the serial numbers are covered? By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Posted October 27, 2017 You cannot paste images directly. It's also highly unlikely that a replica would have such a wonderfully aged scabbard cover. These items are of Learn how your comment data is processed. Whether a blade is Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Also many Chinese military swords are confused with Japanese swords. Description. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. 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. All the best. WW II era machine made swords have an etched temper line, not a true temper line (hamon) made There are some very knowledgeable and experienced folk here and you can trust their deduction. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. . I liked the look of the Type 32 but all I've found was deepeeka. Japanese WWII swords are amongst the most copied/faked of all swords and prospective buyers should beware. The Kokura Arsenal did not produce any Type 95 Shin Gunto but over-saw the production of these swords so its identification stamp is often found on Type 95 swords. Always check. The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. If the blade is aluminum, the sword is not Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. These are all machine made and are not classified as "Nihonto". They are getting better with the Kokura cannonballs, but this one - the lines are to thin, the balls too big. This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO's Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier. Lets hope the guys that make the fakes arent reading all this and learning what to improve. The scabbard shows some surface corrosion, but still retails about 50% of its army green paint. About eBay; Matching serial numbers 31123. June 23, 2016. like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. And with the wrong type stamps. Sincerely, Eugene Quote vajo Gold Tier 5.8k Location:Germany / Bavaria Name: Chris Sch. Brass hilt. An etched temper line will be seen as a smooth cloud lacking any internal features. NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. / scabbard has quite a bit of its original war time browning and Many, many IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 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I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. of no interest to Nihonto collectors other than perhaps as an example of how poorly made a blade No habaki. 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They are unfortunately getting pretty good now. I forgot to point out that inside the scabbard there are wooden inserts. NEVER CLEAN THE TANG OF A JAPANESE SWORD OR TAMPER WITH IT IN ANY WAY!!! This is pure fiction. 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. Steves last post real or copy? All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? The one thing that always sets off alarms on these is the tsuka almost looks blurred or sandblasted, the real NCO's are usually crisp and bold and well defined. I am extremely thankful for the help/knowledge shared in this forum. late, now sold). This claims to be made by Suya Shoten, but their standards and quality control were much higher than this. Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you are Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Akunin Sometimes they just forget this part. Real swords only had flat-head screws. 2023 GriffinMilitaria.com. I offered to send photos or provide opinions from experienced collector's. They don't need to read the NMB daily to see if there are any tips. Around $1.000. This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. As originally produced the saber included a leather finger loop inside of the guard, which was riveted to the basket guard. It sounds to me like he was indeed a 3rd party procuring items. The members here in the board who collect these swords are taking a very good investment for the future. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. 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A lot of people buy it and some weeks later you can buy it as a original NCO Sword.. Writing about whatever interests me, and maybe you. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. The aluminium hilt / tsuka has good amounts of its Serial range could be wrong as well but, I cant see them. Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Upload or insert images from URL. A real one would also be fine, but is too expensive for me. What a bunch of junk. 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 ! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A real hamon But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. Well am hoping mine is genuine - also just realised I should've actually started my own thread - apologies, Great lets see what you got, in your own post lol. Pasted as rich text. age of a Japanese sword, seek advice from a reputable collector. The serial #'s are the best place to focus IMHO.