Tip isn't as hard of an angle as I like barely a 22 deg angle. Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Shussei Nobori Cotton Banner and Small Japanese Flag From an Imon-Bukuro (Comfort Bag) Featuring an Image of a Geisha - 2 Items. All the traditional fittings are present, but there are two hangers to support the sword from a belt. in Kanagawa prefecture. Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer sword (Kai-gunto). The Denshujos students usually took names beginning with the character Aki from the founder Akihides name (such as Akifusa, Akimitsu, etc.). Nothing serious to be noted. Still, the Japanese soldier of today does not carry a Japanese katana, a clear sign of the modern times and the rapid changing of battlefield practices. During World War II, many American soldiers simply picked up swords on battlefields. There are different types of polishing schools and different types of finishes on a sword. Available at Amazon.com OKSs Katana Sword Real Rayskin Damascus 1060 9260 Steel Blade Hardwood Saya Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword $119.99 See the details The Role of the WW2 Japanese Sword WebWW II era swords have been put into shirasaya or remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. NEW! The Yasukuni Shrines forging group was established in 1933 and the smiths there took names beginning with Yasu such as Yasunori, Yasutoku, Yasuoki, and more. The difference from the Ky gunt is immediately apparent: Japans rising nationalism and pride required a return to the old roots. The scabbards and hilts are usually designed to resemble bamboo or old wood sticks. The swordsmiths of the time may not have known it but they were creating a legendary sword. Need to email the seller? It had resemblance to the officers shin gunt katana, but was specifically designed to be cheaply mass produced. It had a classical traditionally made hilt, known as tsuka: the hilt boasted ray skin (same) and silk (ito) wrappings. $ 1,395.00. Swords with stamps on their nakago (tangs) were made using non-traditional methods or materials, possible exceptions being some gendaito which bear star (Jumei Tosho) stamps, although this too is debated. Meanwhile, new swords will feature a serial number and arsenal stamps near the collar of the blade. Almost all of the Type 95 swords that were made in this period had machine-made blades, all of which carried unique serial numbers on them. WebA short GUNTO for the crew.The scabbard is covered with a leather cover.The blade is a modified Wakizashi Samurai Sword from the Edo period.It is made in the traditional way. Well done people! Special lacquer work is priced depending on the style and sword. The Samurai sword has grown to be one of the most highly desired military antiques. Need more information? WebHandmade Japanese Ninjato Sword Full Tang With Black Leather Scabbard 17 Reviews Free U.S. The ultimate defeat of the Japanese Army in World War II meant that the ancient and prized tradition of swordmaking was coming to an end. the backstrap and sides of the backstrap representing the specific region. WebThis scabbard has a simple welded frog loop and integral throat. This is attached to the braided cord or Sageo. Shipping 139.00 USD Add to Cart QUICK SHIP Handmade Japanese Chokuto Ninjato Dry and cracking scabbards, hilt liners (see above), and grip coverings can be fed with a few different WWII JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORD W SCABBARD FAMILY OVER 300 YEARS OLD BLADE J25. Because of this, most of the Japanese swords used in World War 2 were machine made, with many manufactured by the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal, a major production facility for light arms and ammunition for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Hard Wood Saya Scabbard for Japanese Samurai Swords Katana, Wakizashi, & Tanto. The variety of swords made, the excellent quality of the fully traditional models, the somewhat distinct style of the swords, and the very large number made all help to define a very specific period in Japanese sword history. The swords appear to be made of several types of proprietary steels folded and forged together. Each colonial region had a different emblem on (Aram Compeau image), Here is how the standard Japanese Navy style mounting, or kaigunto, appeared circa 1932. This was the most common Japanese Military sword during World War II. Shipping 169.00 USD Add to Cart QUICK SHIP Handmade Japanese Shikomizue Sword, Bamboo Style Chokuto Without Tsuba 66 Reviews Free U.S. In Japan polishers that have mastered this style charge a premium for a Sashikomi polish because it is much harder to do. Sokojikara Dynasty Late war sword. Traditional tama hagane swords comprised about 6-to-7 percent of the output. Scabbard in very nice condition. Many will have leather field covers as well. WebImperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto. They were an instrument of war as much as a beautiful artifact to adorn a room. Shin-gunto, army officers swords, are the most common style of sword mountings from the World War II era. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Tanto: Well worth the money and more. NCO copper tsuka (handle) that is actually painted on top of the handle, I have not seen that before. They are swords in form only and of interest only as historical artifacts. These swords were basically kyu-gunto with slight modifications. The scabbards or Saya were painted with brown metal however; it was not uncommon to see those in other shades of color like: blue, black or navy blue. Military broadswords, sabers, cutlasses, and rapiers often had steel scabbards. In Tokyo, the Akabane Armory was the place where all confiscated swords were taken. For instance, together a katana matched with a wakizashi form a daisho. (A variety of special high end workmanship)Back to Top. These are Chinese military swords not Japanese cavalry sabers. Many will simply liken these swords to the katana, an umbrella term mistakenly used for all Japanese traditional swords. The value of these swords also depend on factors such as the current market, demand, and economy. The leather is still pliable but there are two patches that the leather was worn out. Shipping 199.00 USD Add to Cart Ww2 Japanese Type 97 Army Officer's Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Green Thewakizashi hasan arsenal made blade with aFutsu (regular) Nakago (tang) with kiri (cut) nakago-jiri (tang tip). Most of these were continued simplifications of the entire sword, simply because valuable materials were needed elsewhere. These swords have plain copper, brass or iron mounts, simple wire tassel loops, low grade brown/tan/green ito, and poorly constructed black painted IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Some maybe oil tempered (? These sword company logos do not necessarily indicate that Based on 13 reviews.-Write a review. And youd be wrong to think that these swords were all a simple wartime copy of an uchigatana, a traditional Japanese sword which evolved into the modern katana. We do our best to avoid this but this is something to keep in mind when ordering the work. WWII JAPANESE NAVY OFFICERS SWORD W SCABBARD FAMILY OVER 300 YEARS OLD BLADE J25. The methods of war were rapidly changing as the world was slowly preparing for a major global conflict the Great War. WebSome WW II era sword companies used specific logo on the scabbards and/or koshirae which they made or sold. I need a canvas or suede scabbard cover for this sword (see pic of my sword/scabbard and another pic of the same type with the type of scabbard cover I need). Swords of this type are all of the poorest quality, made from low grade materials. This product is available for international shipping. Over time, leather will dry out, lose its strength and crumble. *KOTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO KATANA NIHONTO WW2 BLADE. Gunomeloops or waves in the hamon Traditional versions used Honoki wood. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. There are a few dings and what not in the blade. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. of blades for the Navy was the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. His first student was Yoshihara Kuniie, the grandfather of perhaps the todays foremost living swordsmith, Yoshindo Yoshihara. A+, Berlin Police \ Polizei Patch, DIR 4 OS 16 (#234854029329), USAREUR OR USAREUR HONOR GUARD, Military Police Helmet Liner Decal (#234870026328), Prompt, well packed and as promised. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard at the best online prices at eBay! U can't beat the price of this sword.. AAA++++. But once it arived I quickly changed my mind! NCO The Dagger has very nice patina to it. But none of this reduced the value and importance of the Japanese officers sword for the average soldier. Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, Kodansha International, USA 2002, Dawson, J. Swords of Imperial Japan, Stenger Scott Publishing, USA 2007, Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Caribou Media Group | All rights reserved. SJ1003cxdw. WebAll WW2 Japanese swords are considered new unless they were modified heirloom pieces passed down through the generations. (Aram Compeau image) The scabbard has a couple of Dents & dings in it, but it is 80 years old & went thru a World War! Mr. Becerra is professionally trained in Japan as a sword polisher, and saya maker. For Sale $600https://tokyosword.myshopify.com/products/ww2-short-gunto-for-crew-leather-scabbard-japanese-army-officer-sword-wwii The blade mountings are the classiclater WWII eraType 94/98 Army Shin-Gunto style, brass with gilt accents. The final cost will be determined upon evaluating the blade in hand., Approximate Cost for polish: Highgrade art polish: $100.00-$130.00 per inch. WebDesigned to fit most WW2 Japanese Military Issue Sword Scabbards. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for japanese ww2 bayonet with metal scabbard from arisaka rifle at the best online prices at eBay! NEW! $237.50 + $33.15 shipping. It was most likely customized for its use with Tankers & Pilots. On later models the hilts were made of aluminum and painted to resemble the lacing (ito) on officer's shin-gunto swords. Some of the smiths making traditional swords during the war era are the Yasukuni Shrine smiths, those of the Gassan School, Chounsai Emura and Ichihara Nagamitsu among many others. These blades were made exclusively for the Navy and sold through the Tenshozan store. Akihide was a member of the Japanese Diet or congress. 15.00: 381: 19.50: 495.520: 13.2: None. (Check the list of Gendai swordsmiths for some of the major smiths making swords by traditional methods during the WW II period.) WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard at the best online prices at eBay! Refresh your browser window to try again. WebA great service used handmade Japanese Type 98 Shin-gunto by a known maker, this is a real USGI bring-back from WWII, ready to display and cherish! 1999-2023 GunBroker.com All rights reserved worldwide. The navy scabbards often were covered with sharkskin or rayskin, with all the traditional metal fittings and tsuba in tow, too. The Manchurian Railway Co. in Manchuria made specialty steels and used them for swords. As the military industry suffered, so did the quality of the swords. According to some collectors, in the early 1950s there were probably more Japanese swords in the USA than in Japan. Many variations are found in the scabbards of kyu-gunto swords including chromed metal, lacquered wood or leather covered wood with brass fixtures. You must Sign In or Register for a GunBroker.com account to take action on this item. WW2 Japanese Rare 1st Type with matching numbers "4428" on blade and scabbard. These examples are all polished in a Kesho finish:(In Japan they say that Kesho finish is like make up on a woman). As the Japanese military forces expanded, the master swordsmiths of Japan found that they were unable to meet high demands as it was a big challenge to create thousands of swords using traditional Japanese sword-making methods. WebThe scabbard for the Type 94 was made of metal with a wood lining to protect the blade. Avery nice Japanese WWII Tanker & Pilot's officer Sword! GuntoJapanese Army style of sword mounting Approximate Cost for Standard Black Lacquered Saya: Katana: $875.00. All manner of blades are found in these mounts, from machine-made to gendaito. WebThe sword is in very nice original condition. There is also the sword guard, or tsuba, a wrapped hilt, and the traditional metal fittings. The World War II era was a unique period in Japanese sword history. Kyu-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, Cavalry and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and WW II. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. Includes coordinating hardwood sheath. Mr. Becerra prefers to specialize in this style, he enjoys the challenge and beauty of this older style of polishing and does not charge any extra fees for this work. The black saya (scabbard) is wood based, leather covered and lacquered with all stitching intact. Some models also have documented flaws that are well known by appraisers on the market. View cart for details. This resulted in their blades having a consistent pattern and are recognizable based on their shape, style, and hamon. Such swords were called Murata-t in Japan and were used extensively in the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The swords from the Denshujo are of very strong interest to collectors, as well as any Yoshihara sword from this period, and also any swords made by the Denshujos chief instructor, Kasama Shigetsugu, and its founder, Kurihara Akihide. Blades found in these mountings are invariably of low quality and are machine made. This is an example of a Sashikomi and a Kesho finish on the same sword. Tanto and Wakazashi $350.00 per handle (any color) Katana $400.00 per handle (any color). WebSALE! Some WW II era sword companies used specific logo on the scabbards and/or koshirae which they made or sold. The fuchi (grip collar) is plain brass. By 1945, many of the essential components were lacking resulting in the WW2 swords becoming much poorer in quality. Basic colors are black, blue, green and brown.For Tanto we also offer string wrap. Please view Mr. Becerras about page to familiarize yourself with him and his professional views on Art sword polishing and restoration. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, WW2 Japanese Sword, Shin Gunto Scabbard, Leather Covered, 0916. The cookie settings on this website are set to 'allow all cookies' to give you the very best experience. Are you sure you want to end this listing early? used from 1883 until 1945. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. ALL SAYA LAQUER IS DONE EXCLUSIVELY BY WALTER HOSTTETER AS PER NIHONTO ANTIQUES STANDARDS. Japanese sword and scabbard with connection to the Marshall Islands (World War II). These are examples that Mr. Becerra polished personally. Need to email the seller? WebImperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto. Japan had to follow suit. The best and most valuable swords were made from tamahagane while others were made from puddled steel, a type of steel made in Europe from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Nihont Antiques 2022. This type of hamon is relatively easy and fast for swordsmiths to make. Saya may be chromed or leather with brass mountings. Hamontemper line Kuniie originally signed with the name Akihiro but soon began to use the name Kuniie, as did Yoshindos father (Yoshindos father was the second-generation Kuniie). A single hanger supports the sword on a belt. (Preservation scabbards/wooden sword)Back to Top. As well as: Kyu Guntos, Rising Sun, Shinto and Medals! Measuring 40" overall, this piece features a hardwood handle that is wrapped with genuine ray skin and nylon cord. Older blades are made of steel and can be confirmed using a magnet. There are numerous other styles of Japanese military and civilian swords from the war era; including Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. as a lil hesitant at first and skeptical after I bought It. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWII Japanese Navy Officer Short Sword Steel Scabbard Old Family Blade Gunto Kai at the best online prices at eBay! (#374513624728), Fantastic item, fantastic service item delivered super promptly and as described .. AAAAA+++++, Australian issue steel helmet Vietnam war Era Original (#374513630724). For the Japanese people, the change was difficult and hard to accept. This covered some of it's markings, including the wood handle. By the time World War 2 broke out a war considered modern by many standards one would think that the sword and saber would find no place in such a battlefield. The total cost of relisting this item is $0.00 Would you like to continue? - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Japanese, Late WW2 Katana Army Officer's Sword Scabbard, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. 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