Rare 1st Type with matching numbers "4428" on blade and scabbard. (too remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Because it's really quite a nice repro, thought I'd better share it here as for reference. The 26 3/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section) blade is in very This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO's Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier. I probably say this way too much BUT to flog a dead horse, the NCOs have a ton of small variations between subcontractors and between batches themselves, so just something to keep in mind. The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining. I have been searching for years for a good reproduction of a Japanese Shin-gunto NCO sword. Overall a very nice condition WW2 Type 95 NCO Katana that will appreciate in value over the coming years. / scabbard has quite a bit of its original war time browning and Buy It Now. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Newer swords will have a grey, metallic tang perhaps with a little red rust. If the blade is not sharp all the way to the habaki does not assure it is a WW II era blade, but is on a single criteria. I opted for the lower end of the market and went for a Type 95 (this is all new to me and only found this out through google) NCO Shin Gunto. After that I heard nothing. This being despite the machine made blade an cast aluminum hilt. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. 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. Required fields are marked *. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Most swords do not have matching . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. For definitions of terms, check the visual glossary page. This is why the education side of collecting is so important!! WAY too big, wrong place and the square imprint around it. By I admit that I've had to look at it a couple of times. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! Paste as plain text instead, a "real" sword and certainly not an antique. The 67 cm (not including the habaki) blade is in near mint condition. Given the large jump in value that NCO swords have experienced in the last few years and given how relatively easy it is to copy something that is cast and milled without a lot of hand work involved, I think it is only a matter of time, and not much time at that, before the fakes are indistinguishable from the real thing. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. These take that shape of various dragon figures, Japanese peasants, fish etc. Unfortunately, the scabbards serial number does not match the swords . The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Serial range could be wrong as well but, I cant see them. This scabbard also has an original leather field cover, which has discolored and shrunk over time. Bone tanto and swords (see below) fall into this group. There are so many. 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. Etchings. That is an important part of identifying the authenticity of an NCO. Posted October 27, 2017 Matching serial numbers 31123. 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. It will have shrunk and is likely frayed and worn. If there is a tang stamp (see the military sword page for examples) on the nakago, up close to the blade collar (habaki), it is a WW II era sword - these are arsenal stamps. Look at the bohi at the kissaki and the arsenal marks are terrible! The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Real swords, decorative, historical, fantasy; humor, social, ID requests, shopping help, art; all sword-related topics are welcome (we are not very strict about topicality)! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Older swords will have more rusted tangs, ranging from brown to smooth deep black rust for the oldest swords. NCO's sword, Kokura arsenal stamp. An etched temper line will be seen as a smooth cloud lacking any internal features. This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with an approximately 10mm thick ornate aoi-shaped brass tsuba (guard). It's a huge tell tale. Many of the better The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. is signed, that it must be hand made. 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. There are some Chinese replicas of these out there, however this sword is definitely genuine. to another sword / scabbard. It's 40 inches overall, with a 33.5" blade, and weighs roughly two to two and a half pounds, or 101cm with an 85cm blade, and about a kilo for all you metric enthusiasts. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. from China Guaranteed authentic: A WW2 Type 95 Japanese army NCO's sword, Kokura arsenal stamp. swords. I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. The early serial number shows this sword saw service throughout There are numerous varieties of items made in the 20th Century as You cannot paste images directly. These items are purchased for the quality of the carving only. An excellent example of a World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword that was obviously carried in the field of combat operations. The metal of the scabbard has the patina of old iron. Most sword canes were produced in the late 19th Century - early 20th Century. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. and scabbards were frequently separated and ended up being "married" NCOs will progress into the minefield of German militaria in the next couple of decades. Where should I look for records or production date/serial number guides? Pasted as rich text. WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword, sold In good condition and with matching sword vs scabbard serial numbers, this is a 100% guaranteed authentic WW2 Imperial Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword / katana. Many people tend to believe that if a sword military type swords are also being reproduced today. You may severely injure yourself and/or damage the sword. (NOTE: Some swords may have two mekugi - one near the guard and the other near the end of the hilt. Yeah I guess Japanese military swords don't get much attention from the well known names. of no interest to Nihonto collectors other than perhaps as an example of how poorly made a blade Blade length approximately 27 1/2 inches . People can scoff at paranoia as much as you like but the simple fact is they are getting better, whether through study of originals or reading well intentioned post. The machine-made blade is 26 inches long. All the best. Paste as plain text instead, Free shipping for many products! Ivory has a distinctive grain. Your previous content has been restored. The early serial number shows this sword saw service throughout WW2. The scabbard exhibits about 70% of its original olive brown. Grain (hada) is sometimes difficult for beginners to recognize. How the sword is mounted has nothing to do with its age or authenticity. This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. General McCarthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. There are genuine collectors throughout China too. As I said in the other NCO topic. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. No single indicator alone will determine whether a sword blade is an 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. See how many more you can pick! I do share Greys sentiment though. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. The serial number should be near the bottom of the . - all carved and 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. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future ! Scabbard in very nice condition. Grain does not determine age. Original Item: Only One Available. The hilt paint is only about 30%, but still shows much of the yellow accent paint. I recently took the plunge and made my first Japanese sword purchase. PRE WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYO-TOKYO ARSENAL-SERIAL NUMBER ON TANG-EARLY. Sorry for the bad news. The Kokura Arsenal did not produce any Type 95 Shin Gunto but over-saw the production of these swords so its identification stamp is often found on Type 95 swords. June 23, 2016 in Military Swords of Japan. Identifying the Best Training, Tools, and Tactics for the Armed Civilian! Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. This one really annoys me. or old wood sticks. All NCO swords were numbered. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. I offered to send photos or provide opinions from experienced collector's. Slowly improving. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. Vice versa, antique blades are occassionally found 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. View cart for details. by differential tempering of the blade. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. I think it's always worth spending the extra time to study these "high end fakes/copies" because they are getting better. signed or not has little to do with determining if it is handmade or the age of the blade. Most WW II era blades are not sharpened all the down to the habaki (collar). The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. On newer swords the file marks on the tang will be sharp and crisp. There is a suspicion that this is a fake. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. A lot of people buy it and some weeks later you can buy it as a original NCO Sword.. Today I checked, just in case the sword was pulled from sale, and lo and behold there is a 'rare copper handle' now listed, clearly of the same manufacturer. Powered by Invision Community, Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues, Military Swords of Imperial Japan - Ohmura San, Nihonto-Japanese Swords as Art - John Eliyas, The Token Society of GB - Scotland Branch, Nanka Token Kai - Southern California Japanese Sword Society, Japanese Sword Society of the United States, The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Sword Culture (NBSK), The Japanese Sword Society of the United States, Nederlandse Tken Vereniging - Netherlands, San Francisco Nipponto Society *caution, http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=277, http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=276&zenid=qot0424cgushvekob07rapkkq2. Japanese WWll Army officer`s sword in mountings, Mantetsu made "Shigefusa", 1939, " MOTOHARA BLADES SGT-" JAPANESE SWORD/TAMESHIGIRI/KATANA/IAIDO, 40" White Dragon SAMURAI NINJA Bushido KATANA Japanese Sword Carbon Steel Blade, 1095 Clay Tempered Hand Forged Folded Damascus Carbon Steel Full Tang, Katana Sword Clay Tempered T10 Steel Choji Hamon Brass Tsuba Japanese Samurai, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. Carved bone and carved ivory sword mountings almost always have untempered, soft steel blades. NCO Katanas were issued to soldiers who did not want to take their family sword to battle or who came from poor families that did not have swords to pass down through the generations. 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? Sponsored. I completely agree with Bill here. Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. 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 Officer's sword. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Otherwise that is dangerously good to newcomers or unwary collectors looking for that ebay goldmine. Though i think its great that the militaria collectors can help each other look out for the fakes! A World War II Type 95 Japanese Army NCO sword on which the sword blade and scabbard both have matching serial numbers. 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. 2- no screw is used as per T-95 usual fashion on the hilt but a special screw assembly located on the pommel and holed for the sword knot. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. The painted handle and scabbard color look very nice, even though there were still some parts not correct compared to the real one, but it will fool a lot of people, like many dealers, there main concern is profit, regardless of the piece being a reproduction. 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. Many modern replicas and iaito have aluminum blades. It is said that during battle soldiers would not use the ring but rather would stick the sword through the belt the same way as the Samurai in ancient times. I'll continue to post where I find different examples. This is a very scarce and important very early production Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Sword. The brown paint on the hilt has mostly worn away, as it did not really stick well to the aluminum. You can post now and register later. Powered by Invision Community. Always check. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. Katana | HEAVY Cutter For HEAVY Targets. Fakes never get it right. Please quote item reference S72 (0690). Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. There are a few small nicks on the edge of the blade, but they are hard to photograph. Real swords only had flat-head screws. The Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword is one of the most reproduced / faked swords in the world, be warned. During the WW II era, many machine made blades Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. There's a technical term for it in Australia. painted wood figures. The Phillips screw was only patented in 1932, and hadn't caught on in most of the world by WWII.
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