This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO's Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier. The serial number should be near the bottom of the blade, just above the habaki. The original thread is gone and buried somewhere and this, Saw these photos of a fake Type 95. If the peg (mekugi) or screw holding the handle (tsuka) onto the blade can be removed and the handle safely removed (use care not to damage the handle or blade - the complete handle should slide off the end of the tang), examination of the tang (nakago) can tell much about the age of the blade. A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? another example where they got the product near correct but numbered it wrong. This claims to be made by Suya Shoten, but their standards and quality control were much higher than this. Used. real, good condition, price is abit high. in WW II military mounts. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. This was a tough one! Bone tanto and swords (see below) fall into this group. A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. I have NO idea what that belt hanger is supposed to be. This example has a matching serial number 93225 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Sometimes they get irate. This is due to the method WW II These items are of Any so called "ninja sword" is pure fantasy. The 26 3/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section) blade is in very The position of the number on the blade, configured to be read with the cutting edge down, identifies the sword as having been produced by the Tokyo Arsenal (The only other source for the Type 95 sword was the Nagoya arsenal, which impressed the number on the blade in such a way that it is read with the cutting edge facing up). As we have a grater passion for and preservation in mind rather then profits as a dealer does. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. I'm not going to go into details. remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. swords. I'll be an optimist Did he say to use as the basis for copies? The Phillips screw was only patented in 1932, and hadn't caught on in most of the world by WWII. Out of stock. It's hard to really pin down, just doesn't sit right with the eye. The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining. Many of the better "Ninja swords" are a Hollywood fiction. The fuchi collar at the base of the grip bears three stamped marks, these being the marks of the Iijima Copany, the group that manufactured the blade within the Tokyo Arsenal; the inspection stamp of the Imperial Army unit within the Tokyo arsenal that inspected the sword; and the Tokyo Arsenal identification stamp. Showing an average amount of wear throughout, this Japanese Type 95 NCO Shin-Gunto is a beautiful example throughout. Most sword canes were produced in the late 19th Century - early 20th Century. NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you are Identification If the blade is not sharp all the way to the habaki does not assure it is a WW II era blade, but is It is something I very much dread, having to carefully vet every sword I see, but that's what happens when something increases in value at a steady rate each and every year. Given the large jump in value that NCO swords have experienced in the last few years and given how relatively easy it is to copy something that is cast and milled without a lot of hand work involved, I think it is only a matter of time, and not much time at that, before the fakes are indistinguishable from the real thing. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Something changed in the last 6 months. It's also really interesting that it looks like the original serial numbers on the scabbard and blade matched before they were ground. PRE WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYO-TOKYO ARSENAL-SERIAL NUMBER ON TANG-EARLY. When in doubt, check the blade with a magnet. Your email address will not be published. Matching serial numbers 31123. Swords with carved bone handles and scabbards are For more recent exchange rates, please use the. the rayskin (same') are prayer papers to protect the soldier in battle. These are simply paper spacers to aid in positioning the wrapping properly on the handle. I recently took the plunge and made my first Japanese sword purchase. By The blade on this copy above is not made bad in my opinion and it becomes better. A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. Ivory has a distinctive grain. It is said that during battle soldiers would not use the ring but rather would stick the sword through the belt the same way as the Samurai in ancient times. 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There is a suspicion that this is a fake. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 05:55. 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! The best place to look is at the serial Numbers. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. DO NOT UNWRAP THE HANDLE! But a small percentage made its way back to the United States and into the collector market. locking mechanism works very well. Even so, enough to fool a novice. . http://ohmura-study.net/790.html. well it would have fooled me, how about you other gunto guys? That is not true. I use it to post different and new varieties of fake 95s. 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It's a reissued one like one in Fuller & Gregory's book. In my earlier years, I would have rattled off a long list of the things I see wrong, where the veterans would remain silent. I admit that I've had to look at it a couple of times. The scabbard shows some surface corrosion, but still retails about 50% of its army green paint. One thing I also saw while researching is the nightmare of the number of fakes out there. The above items are only a general guide. Agree with others had to study it for a bit, since it is not an obvious reproduction - but at the end of the day, it has issues! Please quote item reference S72 (0690). I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. As originally produced the saber included a leather finger loop inside of the guard, which was riveted to the basket guard. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. And with the wrong type stamps. most certainly mean the blade is handmade. All Rights Reserved. Hi I'm a newly signed up member of the site. Essentially, the blade has the Nagoya factory stamp next to the serial number however the Fuchi appears to only have one stamping . An excellent example of a World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword that was obviously carried in the field of combat operations. There are numerous If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. That's why I addressed here. Something went wrong. All NCO swords were numbered. It is terrible. There are numerous varieties of items made in the 20th Century as Most handmade 20062021 Nihonto Message Board In very good condition, an early WW2 1935M (Type 95) Japanese The copper ferrule has three stamps . The sword sheathes and draws very well, and the It's also highly unlikely that a replica would have such a wonderfully aged scabbard cover. - it will reduce its value by at least 50 percent!! 100 % newly made. Lets hope the guys that make the fakes arent reading all this and learning what to improve. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Neil. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. However, just because the blade is steel does not mean it is a genuine Japanese sword as many modern replicas are made with steel blades. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. I figured it might be useful to others. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. They just copy the real swords they import.Just comment what you like, you are not changing anything. kink one side but is overall very good for its age; the locking from China Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. Some of these bone swords will have very low grade metal mountings, commonly with the Tokugawa mon incised into or embossed on the mountings. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future! It now takes an expert to tell the difference between a Chinese $25 copy ROLEX and the real deal, right down to the automatic movement. Grain does not determine age. 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 Officers sword. The scabbard exhibits about 70% of its original olive brown. View cart for details. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. The Mechanix of Auto, Aviation, Militarypert near anything I feel relates to mechanical things, places, events or whatever I happen to like. National Guard Marksmanship Training Center. - all carved and And even if your intentions are completely legitimate, the "bad guys" are still out there and could read this post. Here is another example that's not too bad, but the bohi, stamps (these are most obvious parts) and other details are off. Blade is 26 1/4 inches long, with an overall length of 36 1/4inches. 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, like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. It is said that during battle soldiers would not use the ring but rather would stick the sword through the belt the same way as the Samurai in ancient times. in the hilt. Replica swords and many Your previous content has been restored. $4200. The overall swords are getting better. It has the correct arsenal markings on the hilt collar (fuchi) and blade, and the spacers (seppa) are cast and rounded, while the replicas are crudely cut. Paste as plain text instead, Short fuller. The metal of the scabbard has the patina of old iron. It will have shrunk and is likely frayed and worn. All the best. No single indicator alone will determine whether a sword blade is an This is a very scarce and important very early production Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Sword. Didn't want to explain to much, because that sword copys get better and better. 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. NCO copper tsuka (handle) that is actually painted on top of the handle, I have not seen that before. Even should they be able to reproduce the sword exactly, it is not just that one should be looking at, but a series of common features in patina that are universal to genuine, old NCO. The saya/scabbard number should be on the top of the scabbard, where it's covered when the sword is sheathed. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I agree. The aluminium hilt / tsuka has good amounts of its Whether a blade is The seppa is a clear fake, and like everyone else said, the bo-hi starts too far down the blade and the tip is round (like a Nagoya). I don't want to help them any more than necessary. original copper coloured paint and is in very good shape. I offered to send photos or provide opinions from experienced collector's. The blade must be examined in its entirety and not judged solely IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Buy It Now. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. None of the replicas have this feature. T95 NCO swords had copper hilts, or later, aluminum ones, never brass. There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. Have a 3rd pattern nco Tokyo First Army Arsenal inspection mark "To" stamping serial number 141882 and wanted to know a possible year dating on that number range cheers Phil Quote Name: Stu W Posted March 7, 2014 Hi Phil, This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Please see our. This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future ! By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. You cannot re-wrap the hilt with the silk cord that was removed. An elite marksman. Truly disappointing. I probably say this way too much BUT to flog a dead horse, the NCOs have a ton of small variations between subcontractors and between batches themselves, so just something to keep in mind. That is an important part of identifying the authenticity of an NCO. once told the facts they simply try and sell it on at the same price they paid, to avoid a loss of money instead of learning from there mistakes. Pre-Owned. People can scoff at paranoia as much as you like but the simple fact is they are getting better, whether through study of originals or reading well intentioned post. Your previous content has been restored. An etched temper line will be seen as a smooth cloud lacking any internal features. You can't sell weapons on ebay.de it is forbidden and ebay close your account. Typically it is for food and baby goods and it is actually a livelihood. Funny story Paul. Your link has been automatically embedded. Yes, those are strangely too perfect and not a recognized font. / full sized images available upon request. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Scabbard in very nice condition. is signed, that it must be hand made. Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. Look at the bohi at the kissaki and the arsenal marks are terrible! Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Examine the hamon with a magnifying glass. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. the market. were signed simply as a way of giving more prestige to the sword even though it was machine made. 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'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. About 80,000 of the Ko sabers were produced between 1899 and 1936, with the lowest reported serial number being 1175 and the highest one being 83390. You cannot paste images directly. October 27, 2017 in Military Swords of Japan. like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. Clear editor. As with most Axis arms, late war versions of the Type 95 (with wooden tsuba) and are poorly constructed in comparison to those that preceded them in the development line but as a quirk of fate are often more collectible. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. the mounts can be interesting with hidden, spring loaded, pop out guards. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. Something went wrong. Original Item: Only One Available. collectors often have a higher knowledge base then dealers, and a higher respect for items and there history. They are referred to as "hocho tetsu" (kitchen steel) - a most derogatory term in sword circles. Most swords do not have matching numbers because somewhere along the life of the sword the scabbard was changed. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings, with a single suspension ring from the scabbard, known as the "New Military Sword" (shin guntou) style. There's a technical term for it in Australia. You can post now and register later. There are some Chinese replicas of these out there, however this sword is definitely genuine. I am extremely thankful for the help/knowledge shared in this forum. I avoided buying into German WW2 helmets because of the fakes out there and now I've entered into another minefield. This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. Serial number placement. What a bunch of junk. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution!
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