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Post by scotth85 on Mar 28, 2024 0:47:25 GMT
Hi recently picked up this Shin-Gunto made by Ishihara Yoshisada. Really looking to get some details as to manufacturing process of blade as it doesn’t seem to have the stamps symbolizing non traditional method. Lastly just wondering if this would be considered an Officer version over NCO. Thanks in advance! Will try to get some pictures up as well.
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Post by scotth85 on Mar 28, 2024 0:49:51 GMT
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Post by scotth85 on Mar 28, 2024 0:55:58 GMT
trying to attach signature stamp… Attachments:
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Post by larason2 on Mar 28, 2024 20:59:32 GMT
I don't know enough about gunto to say NCO vs. Officer. I know some stuff about these, but my knowledge isn't perfect! I'd say this is probably a wartime sword made from something other than tamahagane. Still, looks like it was made by a competent smith, and it has a nice hamon. I'd say the signature (mei) probably authentic, and it once had a decent polish that is now very scratched up. Fittings are your standard shin gunto stuff, but I'd say better than average condition. Maybe others will know more or correct me on some point if I'm in error. Standard info is that to be sure, usually you need to have it professionally polished and submitted to shinsa, which will probably take a long time and be more money than the sword is worth. There's other forae like r/katana or the Nihonto Message board. I like it though, these swords have fans among collectors and I'd say it's decent aside from the scratches. I have a similar one that isn't as scratched, but more rusted!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Mar 28, 2024 21:05:24 GMT
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Post by scotth85 on Mar 29, 2024 13:08:09 GMT
Appreciate the feedback and the link! Yall have a good one.
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