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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 17:46:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 18:02:42 GMT
well, the tang on this really looks well shaped and it even has that nakago scratches (always forget what they are called) so, judging only by that pics, it seems quite good. but that red paint looks too fresh (or maybe it is not fresh and it's just the lighting?)
also, that mei seem to be carved rather well and are well shaped....
oh, and bear in mind, I'm a noob.
edit: more pics in studio please. especially kissaki, habaki, mune, mune-machi/ha-machi, etc. that way it will be much easier....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 18:12:27 GMT
Greetings
First off very nice pieces, they are both I believe, Japanese NCO swords. The Japanese stayed with the katana as their primary military sword (why change a good design) I thought that the red paint would be the makers signature but then noticed the signature chiseled onto the tang, what it could be is the name of the NCO who carried it but, this is just a guess.
As for cleaning, DO NOTHING other than wipe the blade down with a dry cloth and apply a light coating of oil. If you were to sand/polish the blade it would depreciate the value if you were to ever try to sell them, however if you wanted them restored to their former glory, I would bring them to a reputable antique restorer or an expert in weapon restoration. There are many people on the forum who either restore antique weapons, or know somebody who does.
Again, very nice pieces. Hope this helped a little.
Tibbs
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 18:15:48 GMT
You have a type 98 (tachi kabutogane kashira, metal saya) and a type 3 (round kashira, leather saya) shingunto
The type 3 is definitely machine made, late war. Possibly landing forces?
The type 98 I need to see the entire tang of. It's tough to piece the mei together. The red paint is just used for assembly, I think.
Both authentic WWII, and you should NOT clean either of them, yet. Let's get some better shots of them.
If anything, wipe the blades off with 91% rubbing alcohol and apply a thin coat of mineral oil. Do not clean the tangs! Only alcohol and oil the blade.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 20:26:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 22:16:59 GMT
$300 a pop, you definitely could have done worse.
Still would like a better shot of the nakago for the type 3, just to see.
As for the type 98 with the unfortunately cleaned tang, it looks like:
Seki stamp
NoShu Seki Ju KoShima x x Saku
Can you take a shot of the last few characters? they're not showing up so well on my monitor.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 22:32:13 GMT
$300 a pop, you definitely could have done worse. Still would like a better shot of the nakago for the type 3, just to see. As for the type 98 with the unfortunately cleaned tang, it looks like: Seki stamp NoShu Seki Ju KoShima x x Saku Can you take a shot of the last few characters? they're not showing up so well on my monitor. Thanks for the help...here is a better pic of the last few characters. Oh..whats the nakago?  Are these characters names of someone?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2010 6:50:37 GMT
NoShu Seki Ju KoShima KatsuMasa Saku, I think.
Not a bad find. Can we get some closeups of the blade?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2010 14:56:52 GMT
m1mac, nakago is a Japanese term that means tang.
oh detail blade pictures would be good, especially the kissaki (point) area....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2010 12:12:27 GMT
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Are these characters names of someone? 
