The tsuba is the plain style utilized on NCO swords. This would fool most entry level guys. About eBay; iaito (iai practice sword)? Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. The sword sheathes and draws very well, and the All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Your email address will not be published. Matching serial numbers 31123. http://ohmura-study.net/790.html. The serial number should be near the bottom of the blade, just above the habaki. and scabbards were frequently separated and ended up being "married" Cheers to Dan for bringing it to my attention. By If the swords are getting this good I think that's not a good idea. When ANY doubt exists as to the authenticity or There are numerous World War 2 Historian, Relic Hunter and expert in identification of WW2 relics. They just copy the real swords they import.Just comment what you like, you are not changing anything. Truly disappointing. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. An etched temper line will be seen as a smooth cloud lacking any internal features. 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). You can't sell weapons on ebay.de it is forbidden and ebay close your account. The brown paint on the hilt has mostly worn away, as it did not really stick well to the aluminum. 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. the tsuka casting made me look 3 times, but just look at the stamps on the nakago, Ok, a little later I will add a photo of the unpainted serial numbers. & valuations. The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining. When in doubt, check the blade with a magnet. 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 ! NEVER CLEAN THE TANG OF A JAPANESE SWORD OR TAMPER WITH IT IN ANY WAY!!! I agree, once they start nailing the kissaki and proper proportions it will be a minefield out there. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. Save japanese type 95 sword to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. So all of these swords are offered on egun.de, schwertshop.de and other german sellers. This service used example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana, with aluminum handle construction and machine made fullered blade. There is not much more complicated (and valuable) as ROLEX watches. No habaki. This being despite the machine made blade an cast aluminum hilt. Identification 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 need attribution not for sale, but for museum exhibit. Upload or insert images from URL. No single indicator alone will determine whether a sword blade is an By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. Look at the bohi at the kissaki and the arsenal marks are terrible! But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. One thing I also saw while researching is the nightmare of the number of fakes out there. The serial number looks very short by the size of the painted over area - maybe too short. 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. 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. Further However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The serial #'s are the best place to focus IMHO. The metal of the scabbard has the patina of old iron. good condition, a few small patina streaks, nothing much, and firm 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! This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with an approximately 10mm thick ornate aoi-shaped brass tsuba (guard). This one really annoys me. All Rights Reserved. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. Something changed in the last 6 months. These are simply paper spacers to aid in positioning the wrapping properly on the handle. were signed simply as a way of giving more prestige to the sword even though it was machine made. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future! The above items are only a general guide. You may severely injure yourself and/or damage the sword. They are getting better with the Kokura cannonballs, but this one - the lines are to thin, the balls too big. 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. I'm not an expert on Japanese swords, so I'll be glad with the maximum information on this Type 95. Sorry Its not even a good fake. The copper ferrule has three stamps . Yeah I guess Japanese military swords don't get much attention from the well known names. 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. Never use force to remove the handle.) Cut-out version brass tsuba. I am not sure why the serial numbers are covered? Ivory has a distinctive grain. Most sword canes were produced in the late 19th Century - early 20th Century. Scabbard in very nice condition. You cannot paste images directly. A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? 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! Serial range could be wrong as well but, I cant see them. 20062021 Nihonto Message Board Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. An excellent example of a World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword that was obviously carried in the field of combat operations. But a small percentage made its way back to the United States and into the collector market. (hamon). This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO's Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier. A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. I am extremely thankful for the help/knowledge shared in this forum. I do share Greys sentiment though. Murasame Katana L6 Steel Hand Forged Steel. Powered by Invision Community. You cannot paste images directly. This sword is actually pictured on page 191 of Dawson . IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Out of stock. Lets hope the guys that make the fakes arent reading all this and learning what to improve. Anyway, if ok, can I post some pictures to get your expert opinion on my purchase? 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. Overall a very nice condition WW2 Type 95 NCO Katana that will appreciate in value over the coming years. Typically it is for food and baby goods and it is actually a livelihood. Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Sometimes they just forget this part. Swords with carved bone handles and scabbards are locking mechanism works very well. 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. This is due to the method That is an important part of identifying the authenticity of an NCO. The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Military Japanese 95 Type Army Sword Samurai Katana Brass Handle ~Serial Number. Vice versa, antique blades are occassionally found I have NO idea what that belt hanger is supposed to be. I just want an accurate reproduction. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Do not undertake to dis-assemble a sword unless you know what you are . General McCarthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. NCOs will progress into the minefield of German militaria in the next couple of decades. Here are the expected photos of the serial numbers. I avoided buying into German WW2 helmets because of the fakes out there and now I've entered into another minefield. The type and color of the rust is used to help date and to authenticate the blade. Unfortunately, the scabbards serial number does not match the swords . antique or of recent vintage. This claims to be made by Suya Shoten, but their standards and quality control were much higher than this. 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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The sad part is someone probably will buy one of them too. One, they aren't in the correct range. The Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword is one of the most reproduced / faked swords in the world, be warned. Pasted as rich text. (too NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. Original Item: Only One Available. 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. 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It sounds to me like he was indeed a 3rd party procuring items. And even if your intentions are completely legitimate, the "bad guys" are still out there and could read this post. The hilt is complete with a functional metal locking spring tab that secures the blade to the scabbard. . WAY too big, wrong place and the square imprint around it. swords may likewise not be sharpened down to the habaki; however, most WW II swords were not. The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining on the blade. By the way, the MILLIONS of copy ROLEXS have not slowed the demand for the real thing, or stopped prices rising. There are stories that the small papers between the handle wrap (ito) and WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Tokyo Arsenal NCO Shin-Gunto Sword $ 895.00 A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. Original Item: Only One Available. There is no historical documentation that ninja used swords which were of a special design or differed from those used by other Japanese of the period. Be sure to read Reproductions and Fakes. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. the rayskin (same') are prayer papers to protect the soldier in battle. of forging the blade using multiple folds,etc. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. can be. If the blade is aluminum, the sword is not As we have a grater passion for and preservation in mind rather then profits as a dealer does. WW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or That's why I addressed here. A new sword was pointed out to me recently which is very well made and in fact at first glance addresses a lot of the issues with obvious fakes. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. It's a reissued one like one in Fuller & Gregory's book. A real shooter with aim. Most of the Gun News That is Fit to Print! The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Pasted as rich text. Most handmade once told the facts they simply. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. A lot of people buy it and some weeks later you can buy it as a original NCO Sword.. This was a tough one! system works well. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. 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. 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? military type swords are also being reproduced today. kink one side but is overall very good for its age; the locking Swords of this type were made in all sizes, from tanto to katana or tachi. in the hilt. So if they put their mind to it, an NCO sword should be no problem to reproduce. None of the replicas have this feature. These items are of Didn't want to explain to much, because that sword copys get better and better. doing. The first question to be answered - is it a real sword or a modern replica or an This scabbard also has an original leather field cover, which has discolored and shrunk over time. This product is available for international shipping. Sometimes they get irate. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws.
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