Thanks! So sharp you can cut anything rite away . All our shirasaya are made from high grade imported Japanese HONOKI wood that is air dried for 8-10 years. The Type 95 sword or NCO sword, as its name suggests, was designed for use by NCOs (non-commissioned officers) and was introduced in 1935, prior to the Second World War. shipping to your front door will be $40. Rare 1st Type with matching numbers "4428" on blade and scabbard. Blade length is approximately 21inchesand overall length 30 1/2inches. Specifications:Blade Length: 21"Blade Style:WakizashiOverall length: 30 1/2Scabbard Length: 25 1/4". WITHOUT PROMPT PAYMENTS WE COULD NOT REMAIN IN BUSINESS AS BILLS HAVE TO BE PAID. These late 1944 style swords, sometimes (although incorrectly) called "Marine mounts" have dark brown, rough textured lacquered wood scabbards; dark brown, lacquered "burlap" ito and iron fixtures with a stippled finish which are painted black. These blades will also have a temper line (hamon). Scabbard in very nice condition. of blades for the Navy was the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. From 1938 and to the capitulation in 1945, many changes were made on the Type 98. WebWW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are a few dings and what not in the blade. WebImperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. It hasa very nice olive green Ito (cloth binding),which shows little to no wear. 1999-2023 GunBroker.com All rights reserved worldwide. Only wish it was a solid full tang. There are a few dings and what not in the blade. And youd be wrong to think that these swords were all a simple wartime copy of an uchigatana, a traditional Japanese sword which evolved into the modern katana. This is a durable and popular style for Iaido training. Then there are real Japanese swords from WWII, but the prices are unbelievably high ranging from PHP 50,000 PHP 100,000, but the condition is very poor: the blade is heavily rusted, some of the fittings are missing, the tsukamaki (handle wrapping) and saya are destroyed, etc. Many, perhaps most, of the blades found in shin-gunto mounts are NOT traditionally made swords. They almost always have a simple, straight hamon. Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 92 Field Telephones - Set of (2) Units. Traditional versions used Honoki wood. Hard Wood Saya Scabbard for Japanese Samurai Swords Katana, Wakizashi, & Tanto. *KOTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO KATANA NIHONTO WW2 BLADE. Stock: In Stock; Model: saya; SKU: saya; Available Options. The scabbards or Saya were painted with brown metal however; it was not uncommon to see those in other shades of color like: blue, black or navy blue. Certain features of GunBroker.com will not work properly if JavaScript is disabled. Any U.S. soldier who wanted a souvenir sword simply went to the armory and picked out whatever he desired. WebA short GUNTO for the crew.The scabbard is covered with a leather cover.The blade is a modified Wakizashi Samurai Sword from the Edo period.It is made in the traditional (Preservation scabbards/wooden sword)Back to Top. Although the shwat are not considered true Japanese swords and are banned in Japan, they are considered valuable collectors items in the rest of the world. Tanto: in Kanagawa prefecture. FAILURE TO COMPLETE PAYMENT COULD RESULT IN A FORFETURE OF SWORD OR SWORDS AND SAID SWORD WILL BE POSTED FOR SALE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION UNLESS AN AGREEMENT WAS MADE WITH MR. BECERRA PRIOR TO THE TRANSACTION. His first student was Yoshihara Kuniie, the grandfather of perhaps the todays foremost living swordsmith, Yoshindo Yoshihara. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS IN THE FORM OF CREDIT CARDS OR PAYPAL BECAUSE OF CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS GIVEN TO US. Quotes will be given after evaluating blade. Many will simply liken these swords to the katana, an umbrella term mistakenly used for all Japanese traditional swords. $ 1,395.00. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII Japanese Navy Officer Short Sword Steel Scabbard Old Family Blade Gunto Kai at the best online prices at eBay! WebEnd of Edo Yoshitsugu Katana with WWII Officers Leather Scabbard (SOLD) This sword has now been SOLD. Payment must be made using U.S. dollars ($) unless otherwise stated in the listing. The black saya (scabbard) is wood based, leather covered and lacquered with all stitching intact. The scabbards and hilts are usually designed to resemble bamboo or old wood sticks. Different styles of kyu-gunto are often confused. ALL SAYA LAQUER IS DONE EXCLUSIVELY BY WALTER HOSTTETER AS PER NIHONTO ANTIQUES STANDARDS. Tokyo First Arsenal blade numbers. That will include: New standard black lacquered saya. New Handle core and Same (Shark skin). Mounting and fitting Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, menuki and new Seppa and shitodome if needed. Tsukamaki new handle wrap in silk optional if we do it $500.00 extra. The Shin Gunt was perhaps the first truly mass-produced military sword in Japan. Because of this, most of the Japanese swords used in World War 2 were machine made, with many manufactured by the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal, a major production facility for light arms and ammunition for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Either way, they had better quality, and were classed as: Still, some of the WW2 Japanese blades likely belonging to the highest-ranking officers were ancestral family heirlooms that date back generations and were crafted by renowned smiths. Can anyone point me to where I might find one? Many of these swords boasted a stainless steel blade that were made by the Tenshozan Tanrenjo in Kanagawa Prefecture, a production facility for Kaigunt and dirks for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Cotton Banner and Small Japanese Flag From an Imon-Bukuro (Comfort Bag) Featuring an Image of a Geisha - 2 Items. Traditional tama hagane swords comprised about 6-to-7 percent of the output. kyu-gunto swords have no side pieces while army kyu-gunto and colonial swords have side pieces with various emblems on the backstrap. These sword company logos do not necessarily indicate that NCO For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Hamontemper line It could properly contain a traditional Japanese sword and allow it to easily be used in the traditional manner. Basic colors are black, blue, green and brown.For Tanto we also offer string wrap. But I can understand why it didn't at the price. WebWW2 Japanese Army samurai sword scabbard. All the traditional fittings are present, but there are two hangers to support the sword from a belt. 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). The standard Japanese Army or gunto-style sword mounting circa 1932 included a wood scabbard covered with a metal sheath lacquered a shade of khaki. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. In Tokyo, the Akabane Armory was the place where all confiscated swords were taken. Japanese sword and scabbard with connection to the Marshall Islands (World War II). But a good all around buy. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is a great USGI Bring-Back Japanese Officer Wakizashi in a Shin-Gunto military setting, with a This reduced the costs and time involved in making the swords, which was important because officers had to buy the swords from the various forging groups. $1,195.00 Vtg WW II US Queen City Fighting Knife W/ SJ1003cxdw. Shipping 219.00 USD Add to Cart Japanese Ky Gunt Sword, Old Military Sword Stainless Steel With Olive Scabba Free U.S. ON HOLD JP0223 Imperial Japanese Navy Sword . In 1944, a new model army koshirae appeared which seems to be an evolution of the 1932 version. U can't beat the price of this sword.. AAA++++. It comes sharpened . The gunt (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872. But once it arived I quickly changed my mind! The value of these swords also depend on factors such as the current market, demand, and economy. The seller of this item assumes all responsibility for this listing. BUD K Worldwide 2023. Almost all of the Type 95 swords that were made in this period had machine-made blades, all of which carried unique serial numbers on them. Kuniies brother and son (Yoshindos uncle and father) also joined the Denshujo and began making swords at this time. Any style scabbard may have a leather field cover. #1 HinerimakiThis is a basic wrap in cotton material. The original Westernized koshirae used by the Japanese military closely resembled 19th-century European-style mountings with slight adaptations to fit Japanese swords. The swords from the Denshujo are of very strong interest to collectors, as well as any Yoshihara sword from this period, and also any swords made by the Denshujos chief instructor, Kasama Shigetsugu, and its founder, Kurihara Akihide. Such swords were called Murata-t in Japan and were used extensively in the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Privacy Settings Etsy uses cookies and similar Something went wrong. Many of these blades are unsigned except for an anchor stamp (different WebThe scabbards have two suspension rings, Japanese sabers have only one suspension ring. Web$ 650.00 Japanese Army officer short sword in metal scabbard. The handle (tsuka) has an nice stingray skin (Sa-Me) grip, which is fully intact. These swords have plain copper, brass or iron mounts, simple wire tassel loops, low grade brown/tan/green ito, and poorly constructed black painted There may have been something over looked while writing a description that your salesman will catch for you. This led to the recruitment of many simple blacksmiths with little to no knowledge of forging swords. WebLeather. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Very nice patch, fast & secure mailing. $237.50 + $33.15 shipping. Many others were made from puddled steel, and cheaper swords were made from foundry steel and salvaged structural steel. Join our mailing list to receive the latest News & Updates from Nihonto Antiques. WWII JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORD W SCABBARD FAMILY OVER 300 YEARS OLD BLADE J25. These blades were made exclusively for the Navy and sold through the Tenshozan store. Need to email the seller? WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII Japanese Navy Officer Short Sword Steel Scabbard Old Family Blade Gunto Kai at the best online prices at eBay! They are the most common Japanese military swords from the Second World War. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. View cart for details. The blade mountings are the classiclater WWII eraType 94/98 Army Shin-Gunto style, brass with gilt accents. Shinwa Black Knight Black Cord Damascus Ninja Katana Sword. NCO copper tsuka (handle) that is actually painted on top of the handle, I have not seen that before. This type of hamon is relatively easy and fast for swordsmiths to make. The navy also adopted a new koshirae at about the same time, and is how surviving Japanese World War II naval swords commonly are mounted. The Japanese were always known for their excellent swordsmanship. Refresh your browser window to try again. For this reason, there are several types of the Shin Gunt sword in existence. Japan had to follow suit. Measuring 40" overall, this piece features a hardwood handle that is wrapped with genuine ray skin and nylon cord. The leading smiths in Seki commonly signed with names beginning with the character Kane, such as Kanefusa, Kanenobu, etc, and many of the resulting swords are of interest to collectors today. Of course, the vast majority of these changes would be centered on military industry and warfare. Some blades made during the war period were handmade but not by traditional methods. UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO HOLD ON TO SWORDS AWAITING PAYMENT. Some WW II era sword companies used specific logo on the scabbards and/or koshirae which they made or sold. According to some collectors, in the early 1950s there were probably more Japanese swords in the USA than in Japan. My experience has taught me that there's nothing like digging in and getting started. NEW! Tsuba, fuchi/kashira and menuki) Turnaround time is about 4-8 months but can take longer on some projects. Machine made blade is good condition. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. Using puddled steel avoided the time necessary to make tama hagane and to fold it 12 times to give the steel the proper qualities. A surprisingly large number of Japanese smiths working today can trace their professional lineage to someone who worked at the Denshujo from 1933 to 1945. In the 1940s, Seki shipped about 18,000 mounted swords a month to the military organizations. The army scabbards were usually covered with a thin sheet of metal lacquered a shade of khaki. Still, the Japanese soldier of today does not carry a Japanese katana, a clear sign of the modern times and the rapid changing of battlefield practices. But either way, the Japanese leaders would soon realize that the use of swords still has a role to play for them. Many are machine made and therefore are of interest only as military relics, not as art swords. NEW! ONCE A RESTORATION PROJECT IS ACCEPTED ALONG WITH A SMALL NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT THE ITEM OR ITEMS WILL BE STORED PENDING THE START OF THE WORK. Some listed items may not be legal in every state. WebAntique WWI-WWII Japanese Army Sword Bayonet Leather Scabbard. WebA short GUNTO for the crew.The scabbard is covered with a leather cover.The blade is a modified Wakizashi Samurai Sword from the Edo period.It is made in the traditional way. Olderpolished swords or swords to be polished in thefuture are fine. Mr. Becerra prefers to specialize in this style, he enjoys the challenge and beauty of this older style of polishing and does not charge any extra fees for this work. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Good blade In stark contrast to the officers sword, the hilt of the Type 95 had no traditional fittings. The quality of the common Shin Gunt varied greatly throughout the war. However, in comparing World War II-era swords to older swords and to swords made after 1960, there are clear differences. Older blades are made of steel and can be Some maybe oil tempered (? There was a traditional sword guard or tsuba, and all the traditional metal fittings were present. As Japan recovered and became prosperous after the war, many of the swords here were bought and returned to Japan. Also on Saturday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Akihide was a member of the Japanese Diet or congress. Battle ready Katana Swords ready for action! The scabbards can be covered with lacquered sharkskin, rayskin or are sometimes simply lacquered black. Shin-gunto, army officers swords, are the most common style of sword mountings from the World War II era. WebWw2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Sword Type 98 With Brown Scabbard 1 Reviews Free U.S. Most of these were continued simplifications of the entire sword, simply because valuable materials were needed elsewhere. This is an example of a Sashikomi and a Kesho finish on the same sword. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard at the best online prices at eBay! SAYA # Thank you. WebJAPANESE WWII JAPANESE SWORD W/LEATHER SCABBARD - C49851 SKU: C49851 $850.00 $765.00 (You save $85.00) MILITARIA - JAPANESE - EDGED WEAPONS - View cart for details. The final cost will be determined upon evaluating the blade in hand., Approximate Cost for polish: Highgrade art polish: $100.00-$130.00 per inch. The M1890 sword was issued during WWII. Offered in very good condition, the blade is still sharp and does not have any nicks or dents on the blade edge that we can see. Tsubatraditional sword guard, References: Fuller, R. and Gregory, R. Japanese Military Swords and Dirks, Howell Press, Inc., USA. A+, U.S Checkpoint Charlie Document - Movement Orders, Berlin Brigade, West Germany (#234888413786). #2 TsumamimakiThis is a high quality wrap in silk material. Please note: Swords that are in full polish aredifficult to make newKoshirae for, and can get scuffed at times. The leather is still pliable but there are two patches that the leather was worn out. We can restore your sword back to its original beauty using only traditional methods but it must be evaluated in hand first. Tip isn't as hard of an angle as I like barely a 22 deg angle. Swords made by these makers are highly collectible and sought after today as they were expected to make everything by hand. As well as: Kyu Guntos, Rising Sun, Shinto and Medals! The differences arose from the lack of traditional tama hagane for the swords, and pressure to produce a large number of swords in as short a period of time as possible. Approximate length: 30?. Traditional tama hagane swords are composite structures with a high-carbon outer jacket and a soft tama hagane inner core. After all, they were described at the time as an isolated feudal society whose way of life was archaic in many ways. Saya may be chromed or leather with brass mountings. Shipping 169.00 USD Add to Cart QUICK SHIP Handmade Japanese Shikomizue Sword, Bamboo Style Chokuto Without Tsuba 66 Reviews Free U.S. There are different types of polishing schools and different types of finishes on a sword. Call us at +309 342-5800 Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. WebJapanese Sword - The Ultimate Source for Parts and Supplies relating to the Restoration and Maintenance of the Japanese Samurai Sword. They feature steel that was forged proficiently and a visible jihada if they receive a new, quality traditional polish. By the time war was drawing to a close, military swords were poor in quality and common in the ranks. The katana is made of high manganese steel, it features a alloy tsuba, black scabbard, black cord handle with black ray-skin wrap and alloy fittings. Firearms may only be shipped to a licensed dealer (FFL Holder). Chinese military parade sabers are somewhat similar to Japanese parade sabers or to Japanese Kyu-gunto and are sometimes confused with them. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. You must contact the seller to resolve any questions or concerns before placing a bid. There are numerous varieties of items made in the 20th Century as tourist momentos that are commonly thought to be some special type of Japanese sword. The blade measures 8 1/4 inches long. There is also the sword guard, or tsuba, a wrapped hilt, and the traditional metal fittings. The Katana Scabbard has a wooden knob as well or Kurikata. Some models also have documented flaws that are well known by appraisers on the market. After lengthy research we were able to discover it's identity. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard at the best online prices at eBay! wood saya, some with leather scabbard covers. FULL PAYMENT IS EXCPECTED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF NOTICE. This meant that the new military sword had a striking resemblance to the classic Samurai sword, most notably a tachi that was common in the Kamakura period (1185-1332). If the sword is all original, the serial numbers on the blade, tsuba, saya and all other parts should match. 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