This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. The process of tsuka-maki (handle wrapping) is quite complicated. The biggest giveaway are the stamps. No habaki. Close up and of kissaki and bohi termination is a must. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 Type 30 Arisaka Japanese Bayonet Scabbard Straight Quillon Imperial Army No. Sure, there's lots of other details like proof marks to look for, but these 5 things are just glaringly obvious and easy to see in pictures, and one or more seems to be on every single repro sword out there, so they're quick and easy ways to ID fakes. Most WW II era blades are not sharpened all the down to the habaki (collar). By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. I am extremely thankful for the help/knowledge shared in this forum. Matching serial numbers 31123. Sponsored. The real tsukas have crisp detail, and the fakes always seem not-crisp. Hope he listens. I do not think they will be able to make a perfect fake as there are too many small details right down to the materials used. I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. Is there visible grain (hada) in the steel of the blade? It sounds to me like he was indeed a 3rd party procuring items. 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. Unfortunately, the scabbards serial number does not match the swords . This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. The scabbard exhibits about 70% of its original olive brown. What a bunch of junk. World War 2 Historian, Relic Hunter and expert in identification of WW2 relics. 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. real, good condition, price is abit high. 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 67 cm (not including the habaki) blade is in near mint condition. Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. Sword steel of the army standard , Blade length: 83.6, Curvature: 1.35, machine made, tempering in oils, with a fuller and no Hamon, Overall length: 100.2, Made in the Tky Artillery Arsenal Type 32 Gunt is a government supply noncommissioned officer sword enacted in 1889 (August 23, Meiji 32). The sad part is someone probably will buy one of them too. Always check. The hilt paint is only about 30%, but still shows much of the yellow accent paint. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!! Collectible Japanese Katanas, Japanese WWII Swords, Japanese Straight Razor, Japanese Tea Cup; Additional site navigation. I need attribution not for sale, but for museum exhibit. Essentially, the blade has the Nagoya factory stamp next to the serial number however the Fuchi appears to only have one stamping . The aluminium hilt / tsuka has good amounts of its in WW II military mounts. Sometimes they just forget this part. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. I agree. Something changed in the last 6 months. Most swords do not . http://ohmura-study.net/790.html. 2023 GriffinMilitaria.com. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Didn't want to explain to much, because that sword copys get better and better. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. (NOTE: Some swords may have two mekugi - one near the guard and the other near the end of the hilt. You can post now and register later. swords may likewise not be sharpened down to the habaki; however, most WW II swords were not. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. I avoided buying into German WW2 helmets because of the fakes out there and now I've entered into another minefield. This would fool most entry level guys. I can't get over the prices on these nowadays.. crazy, https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-WWII-Japanese-NCO-OFFICERS-SWORD-WITH-MATCHING-NUMBERS/253234351978?hash=item3af5f18f6a:g:wxsAAOSwAHtZ94Dm. They are referred to as "hocho tetsu" (kitchen steel) - a most derogatory term in sword circles. Some older (Shinshinto) View cart for details. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. original copper coloured paint and is in very good shape. 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NCO copper tsuka (handle) that is actually painted on top of the handle, I have not seen that before. Shamsy Paste as plain text instead, I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. Something went wrong. and scabbards were frequently separated and ended up being "married" Most sword canes were produced in the late 19th Century - early 20th Century. There are old sword blades which have no visible grain (muji hada); however, the presence of grain does There are a bunch more issues with the sword, so if anyone wants to test their detective skills this is a good opportunity. 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I'm reposting the pictures of the fake pattern 5 that Stegel provided in the wooden handled topic just to have them all together. Newer swords will have a grey, metallic tang perhaps with a little red rust. Is the blade sharpened all the way to the base where it joins the hilt? no interest to Japanese sword collectors. Overall a very nice condition WW2 Type 95 NCO Katana that will appreciate in value over the coming years. Most of the Gun News That is Fit to Print! Serial number placement. Steves last post real or copy? Slowly improving. These take that shape of various dragon figures, Japanese peasants, fish etc. 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). It will have shrunk and is likely frayed and worn. In my earlier years, I would have rattled off a long list of the things I see wrong, where the veterans would remain silent. Tokyo First Arsenal blade numbers. Obviously I can't be sure, but that's my guess anyway. I recently took the plunge and made my first Japanese sword purchase. Matching serial numbers 31123. Traditionally this function is assigned to the Habaki (blade collar). Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Brass hilt. kink one side but is overall very good for its age; the locking These items are purchased for the quality of the carving only. the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords October 27, 2017 in Military Swords of Japan. Short fuller. The Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword is one of the most reproduced / faked swords in the world, be warned. And with the wrong type stamps. I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. is just ridiculous.They HAVE genuine ones to copy. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. military type swords are also being reproduced today. This is why the education side of collecting is so important!! 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. Second the Font isn't even close. at the best online prices at eBay! Used In good condition! So all of these swords are offered on egun.de, schwertshop.de and other german sellers. Let's sum up. or old wood sticks. Pre-Owned. It comes with the original bag it came home from the war in. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. The blades in these items are all "soft steel" and have etched temperlines I have been searching for years for a good reproduction of a Japanese Shin-gunto NCO sword. T95 NCO swords had copper hilts, or later, aluminum ones, never brass. Hi I'm a newly signed up member of the site. Your previous content has been restored. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Also, the tang on this is full length, with two holes. 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). The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. the market. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. But as I have been at this for a while, I'm seeing how much better the reproductions are getting, and I realize that every bit of help they can get by reading posts like this, helps them make their fakes even better. In very good condition, an early WW2 1935M (Type 95) Japanese Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. 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. That's why I addressed here. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. I ask you to help in determining the authenticity of the sword. once told the facts they simply. You might also visit the Ohmura site and study the pictures there. 20062021 Nihonto Message Board Obvious two issues are the scabbard pattern and additional screw. I forgot to point out that inside the scabbard there are wooden inserts. June 23, 2016. like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. age of a Japanese sword, seek advice from a reputable collector. You cannot paste images directly. This thread is quite old. They don't need to read the NMB daily to see if there are any tips. I was so stupid to have some and sold it - for better swords. Be sure to read Reproductions and Fakes. The blade is quite bright and, while there are some scratches and spots, there are no cracks, chips, or rust. WAY too big, wrong place and the square imprint around it. So many repros use Phillips or combination screws, especially on the saya. Please see our. Everything to know Japanese 95 nco swordPlease visit our Ebay store and subscribe to our channel https://www.ebay.com/str/thediamondmonkey42You will find in . good condition, a few small patina streaks, nothing much, and firm Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. I do share Greys sentiment though. I figured it might be useful to others. well it would have fooled me, how about you other gunto guys? like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. Upload or insert images from URL. Japanese WWII swords are amongst the most copied/faked of all swords and prospective buyers should beware. The saya Consult someone who is trained in tsuka-maki if you need to have a handle re-built. If the tsuka can be dismanteld from sword with out removing the sarute and barrel, its a fake! General McCarthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. There are some Chinese replicas of these out there, however this sword is definitely genuine. The serial number should be near the bottom of the . Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. WW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. There are two NCO late stage on Ebay now. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. This is due to the method can be. Serial range could be wrong as well but, I cant see them. 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. Required fields are marked *. The great majority of these swords are made of carved bone, not ivory. Also, they definitely like those brass tsukas, don't they! 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Thanks sean, Your email address will not be published. Also many Chinese military swords are confused with Japanese swords. Short fuller. C $158.47 + C $66.38 . But a small percentage made its way back to the United States and into the collector market. Even the once "lowly" type 95 NCO sword has started to command high prices. By Sometimes they just forget this part. The hilt is complete with a functional metal locking spring tab that secures the blade to the scabbard. lonely panet. I think it's always worth spending the extra time to study these "high end fakes/copies" because they are getting better. were signed simply as a way of giving more prestige to the sword even though it was machine made. Opens in a new window or tab. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Unfortunately have to agree with Brian, as prices move upwards, the copies will inevitably get better. Complete with metal locking spring tab that secures the blade to the scabbard. There are over 8 obvious indications the sword is a repro dressed as a fake. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings, with a single suspension ring from the scabbard, known as the "New Military Sword" ( - shin guntou) style. I need attribution not for sale, but for museum exhibit. Free shipping. I liked the look of the Type 32 but all I've found was deepeeka. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Your link has been automatically embedded. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. This is a very scarce and important very early production Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Sword. So if they put their mind to it, an NCO sword should be no problem to reproduce. There's a technical term for it in Australia. Many, many Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you are I thought it would be a good idea to post a few old pictures of mine where I highlighted the considerable differences between Type 95 swords. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. Referencing Carlo's post from last year, I also used to collect some German (for MANY years) and was quite confident in my ability to spot fakes, but I admit the quality is now off the charts (especially helmets) and it forced me totally out of that hobby. Never use force to remove the handle.) Clear editor. . Modern replicas may look like antique swords; be it a tachi, katana, wakizashi or tanto. But a small percentage made its way back to the United States and into the collector market. Etchings. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. The matching serial numbers indicate the sword was taken off the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords and scabbards were frequently . This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The Mechanix of Auto, Aviation, Militarypert near anything I feel relates to mechanical things, places, events or whatever I happen to like. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. It's also really interesting that it looks like the original serial numbers on the scabbard and blade matched before they were ground. NCOs will progress into the minefield of German militaria in the next couple of decades. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. Further - all carved and
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