All Rights Reserved. Because it's really quite a nice repro, thought I'd better share it here as for reference. or old wood sticks. $159.50. Man just crazy all the fakes and how great this sight is about telling how to spot them .many thanks for posting to help us out. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Contact one of them for assistance. Matching serial numbers 31123. Japanese early second pattern WWII Type 95 NCO shin gunto with matching numbered scabbard. A real hamon I searched into the rest of the Japanese items on the site. Ivory has a distinctive grain. October 27, 2017 in Military Swords of Japan. Rarely is a high quality blade found in sword cane mounts; however, some of I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Used. This is due to the method 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. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. The 26 3/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section) blade is in very There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. Serial number 116501 with matching saya. Let's sum up. the rayskin (same') are prayer papers to protect the soldier in battle. (too 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 market. I'm not going to go into details. See how many more you can pick! I'll continue to post where I find different examples. 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 end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. 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Hi all,while I'm sure our members know how to pick a fake NCO, I wanted to share these.http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=277http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=276&zenid=qot0424cgushvekob07rapkkq2The really disappointing part is that I informed the site owner about the first sword and provided a comprehensive list of indicators the sword is not genuine. Guaranteed authentic: A WW2 Type 95 Japanese army Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. system works well. Many, many 2- no screw is used as per T-95 usual fashion on the hilt but a special screw assembly located on the pommel and holed for the sword knot. Many of the better (Do not remove the rust). WW II era machine made swords have an etched temper line, not a true temper line (hamon) made I would recommend you check with your original person who raised the concern about it's originality. They sell it for 165 EUR everywhere. 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. T95 NCO swords had copper hilts, or later, aluminum ones, never brass. I opted for the lower end of the market and went for a Type 95 (this is all new to me and only found this out through google) NCO Shin Gunto. The tsuba is the plain style utilized on NCO swords. During the WW II era, many machine made blades . The first question to be answered - is it a real sword or a modern replica or an By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. It is Type 95 with an aluminum tsuka. The blade must be examined in its entirety and not judged solely Here are the expected photos of the serial numbers. Upload or insert images from URL. this rare early solid copper handled sword, serial number 631 is all matching and it is also one of the very few known to exist that still has the original leather tassel hanger (saru-te). Some older (Shinshinto) Powered by Invision Community, Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues, Military Swords of Imperial Japan - Ohmura San, Nihonto-Japanese Swords as Art - John Eliyas, The Token Society of GB - Scotland Branch, Nanka Token Kai - Southern California Japanese Sword Society, Japanese Sword Society of the United States, The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Sword Culture (NBSK), The Japanese Sword Society of the United States, Nederlandse Tken Vereniging - Netherlands, San Francisco Nipponto Society *caution, http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=277, http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=276&zenid=qot0424cgushvekob07rapkkq2. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. I avoided buying into German WW2 helmets because of the fakes out there and now I've entered into another minefield. This was a tough one! "Ninja swords" are a Hollywood fiction. C $1,999.99 . The serial number, 31278, and arsenal stamp are marked above the bohi (fuller). Close up and of kissaki and bohi termination is a must. Bone tanto and swords (see below) fall into this group. WW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or Your link has been automatically embedded. Army NCO's Sword, matching serial numbers. Stick to reliable sources more Han ever if you want to avoid getting burnt ! Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto. - all carved and I offered to send photos or provide opinions from experienced collector's. Paste as plain text instead, another example where they got the product near correct but numbered it wrong. Saw these photos of a fake Type 95. Grain does not determine age. General McCarthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. I don't want to help them any more than necessary. Identification The members here in the board who collect these swords are taking a very good investment for the future. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. Many will have some type of engraving, usually floral, on the blade. Serial number placement. Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Navy Cryptology, Official site for National Guard marksmanship training & competitions. Something went wrong. I have been searching for years for a good reproduction of a Japanese Shin-gunto NCO sword. But it would really help to see that. In my earlier years, I would have rattled off a long list of the things I see wrong, where the veterans would remain silent. remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. I am not sure why the serial numbers are covered? Benefits CHARITY. Most swords do not have matching . 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). NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. 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). most certainly mean the blade is handmade. Usually the copies are considerably lower, making it very obvious. A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). A number of opinions have been provided, some with hints of the issues. In very good condition, an early WW2 1935M (Type 95) Japanese June 23, 2016 in Military Swords of Japan. 20062021 Nihonto Message Board Could someone simply call the most obvious differences from the original? See each listing for international shipping options and costs. I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. 2023 GriffinMilitaria.com. 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 real tsukas have crisp detail, and the fakes always seem not-crisp. WW2. Second the Font isn't even close. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! Your previous content has been restored. And even if your intentions are completely legitimate, the "bad guys" are still out there and could read this post. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. It's 40 inches overall, with a 33.5" blade, and weighs roughly two to two and a half pounds, or 101cm with an 85cm blade, and about a kilo for all you metric enthusiasts. Obvious two issues are the scabbard pattern and additional screw. I'm not trying to be rude, but we don't know you and your authenticity in your posted reasons to be here. Be sure to read Reproductions and Fakes. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. This one really annoys me. 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. The copper ferrule has three stamps . . Funny story Paul. The hilt paint is only about 30%, but still shows much of the yellow accent paint. There are numerous (hamon). This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. Check the military sword page for examples of WW II era These items are purchased for the quality of the carving only. I forgot to point out that inside the scabbard there are wooden inserts. Steves last post real or copy? There are so many. All NCO swords were numbered. Based on my research the sword meets all the criteria of an authentic WWII Shin-Gunto Type 95 with one exception which is confusing me. Learn how your comment data is processed. . You may severely injure yourself and/or damage the sword. Hi there what would you expect to pay for a aluminium handled no 3 sword with some blade staining/surface rust and a dentless scabbard with some surface rust? You cannot paste images directly. The grip still retains much of its brown paint, being approximately 70% intact, and the golden yellow paint on the cherry blossom menuki is approximately 50% intact. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. Showing an average amount of wear throughout, this Japanese Type 95 NCO Shin-Gunto is a beautiful example throughout. C $158.47 + C $66.38 . Japanese WWll Army officer`s sword in mountings, Mantetsu made "Shigefusa", 1939, " MOTOHARA BLADES SGT-" JAPANESE SWORD/TAMESHIGIRI/KATANA/IAIDO, 40" White Dragon SAMURAI NINJA Bushido KATANA Japanese Sword Carbon Steel Blade, 1095 Clay Tempered Hand Forged Folded Damascus Carbon Steel Full Tang, Katana Sword Clay Tempered T10 Steel Choji Hamon Brass Tsuba Japanese Samurai, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. Clear editor. Consult someone who is trained in tsuka-maki if you need to have a handle re-built. This is a fake for at least two obvious reasons : 1- copper hilted type 95's, or 1st generation T-95's are very scarce and have only 4 digits serial numbers (around 6000 produced). All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO Sword. If you cannot see this grain or do not know what to look for, assume it is carved bone, not ivory. Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you are By the way, the MILLIONS of copy ROLEXS have not slowed the demand for the real thing, or stopped prices rising. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. I figured it might be useful to others. The overall length is approximately 38 inches in the scabbard. NCO's sword, Kokura arsenal stamp. 20062021 Nihonto Message Board no interest to Japanese sword collectors. Could this thread please get a Fake tag? Here is another example that's not too bad, but the bohi, stamps (these are most obvious parts) and other details are off. Something went wrong. will show tiny dots/specks (nioi and/or nie) along and between the border of the hamon and the rest of the blade. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future ! The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining on the blade. Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. View cart for details. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 05:55. That is not true. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. Around $1.000. Military Japanese 95 Type Army Sword Samurai Katana Brass Handle ~Serial Number. I sent the seller a message. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. This is why the education side of collecting is so important!! It sounds to me like he was indeed a 3rd party procuring items. These were made as tourist items from the 1870's through the 1930's. Today I checked, just in case the sword was pulled from sale, and lo and behold there is a 'rare copper handle' now listed, clearly of the same manufacturer. on a single criteria. No single indicator alone will determine whether a sword blade is an Where should I look for records or production date/serial number guides? Opens in a new window or tab. Short fuller. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Please see our. The serial number should be near the bottom of the blade, just above the habaki. National Guard Marksmanship Training Center. A real shooter with aim. NCO Katanas were issued to soldiers who did not want to take their family sword to battle or who came from poor families that did not have swords to pass down through the generations. I really would have liked better pictures of the fuchi in light and the serial numbers, but I am very confident this is a well made reproduction. is signed, that it must be hand made. . good condition, a few small patina streaks, nothing much, and firm Is the blade sharpened all the way to the base where it joins the hilt? once told the facts they simply. Newer swords will have a grey, metallic tang perhaps with a little red rust.
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