Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. lonely panet. China has a rising group of wealthy individuals who are buying up cars, gold, realeatate, antiques and art at an alarming rate. This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with an approximately 10mm thick ornate aoi-shaped brass tsuba (guard). This product is available for international shipping. Cheers to Dan for bringing it to my attention. All NCO swords were numbered. As above100% fakejust look at the fit on the saya throatBut yes they are getting betterBought a sword at a recent big militaria fair,actually two swordsleft them with the sellers instead of carrying them around when I came to pick them up was approached by a very polite Chinese fella who offered to buy them at a premium off meHe didn't hide anything said he was sending them back to ChinaAt the end of the show he had bags fullhe looked like ' Buckin Bronco ' carrying them away ! Matching serial numbers 31123. The saya is signed, that it must be hand made. Where should I look for records or production date/serial number guides? I just want an accurate reproduction. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. PRE WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYO-TOKYO ARSENAL-SERIAL NUMBER ON TANG-EARLY. a "real" sword and certainly not an antique. Sorry Its not even a good fake. Thanks sean, Your email address will not be published. 20062021 Nihonto Message Board It comes with the original bag it came home from the war in. The process of tsuka-maki (handle wrapping) is quite complicated. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings, with a single suspension ring from the scabbard, known as the "New Military Sword" (shin guntou) style. Overall a very nice condition WW2 Type 95 NCO Katana that will appreciate in value over the coming years. Pre-Owned. Seppa intergrated in the fuchi is a no go here. You cannot paste images directly. Steves last post real or copy? 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). These items are of There are also numerous reproduction and fake Japanese swords on Even so, enough to fool a novice. The great majority of these swords are made of carved bone, not ivory. Guaranteed authentic: A WW2 Type 95 Japanese army 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. This is a very scarce and important very early production Japanese Army Type 95 NCO Sword. All correct! This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. WW II era machine made swords have an etched temper line, not a true temper line (hamon) made 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. by differential tempering of the blade. The serial number should be near the bottom of the blade, just above the habaki. can be. Used. Description. The real tsukas have crisp detail, and the fakes always seem not-crisp. After that I heard nothing. The above items are only a general guide. Many people tend to believe that if a sword 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. There are numerous varieties of items made in the 20th Century as Grain does not determine age. I figured it might be useful to others. Carved bone and carved ivory sword mountings almost always have untempered, soft steel blades. But machine made swords like this one do not have the accuracy of manufacturing that enable the Habaki to perform such a function. Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. There are so many. Your previous content has been restored. the mounts can be interesting with hidden, spring loaded, pop out guards. Whether a blade is Brass hilt. Blade length approximately 27 1/2 inches . No habaki. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. 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. Also many Chinese military swords are confused with Japanese swords. Does the blade show a true temper line (hamon)? is just ridiculous.They HAVE genuine ones to copy. Truly disappointing. of no interest to Nihonto collectors other than perhaps as an example of how poorly made a blade I use it to post different and new varieties of fake 95s. Sure, there's lots of other details like proof marks to look for, but these 5 things are just glaringly obvious and easy to see in pictures, and one or more seems to be on every single repro sword out there, so they're quick and easy ways to ID fakes. The Scabbardlooks to have some paint left, however it is under the leather cover, which we have not removed, so we do not know how much still remains. The serial number, 31278, and arsenal stamp are marked above the bohi (fuller). original copper coloured paint and is in very good shape. Japanese early second pattern WWII Type 95 NCO shin gunto with matching numbered scabbard. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. Most handmade The sad part is someone probably will buy one of them too. 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. The matching serial numbers indicate the sword was taken off This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. The blades in these items are all "soft steel" and have etched temperlines Any so called "ninja sword" is pure fantasy. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. . The condition of this sword is very good, with only some light surface staining on the blade. Then the horror is the "Ko" stamp! 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 ! Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. The 67 cm (not including the habaki) blade is in near mint condition. If you cannot see this grain or do not know what to look for, assume it is carved bone, not ivory. For definitions of terms, check the visual glossary page. 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. 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One, they aren't in the correct range. swords. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). This example has a matching serial number 93225 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Let's sum up. 4x 3 Inch Rubber Casters Heavy Duty Safety Brake Wheels For Wire Shelving Rack, Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" FHD Laptop Intel Core i7-1165G7 8GB RAM 512GB SSD, Chrome Mirror Vinyl Film Wrap Sticker Decal Stretchable Reflective Super Gloss, DEWALT DCCS620B 20V MAX Cordless Li-Ion 12 in. It's hard to really pin down, just doesn't sit right with the eye. General McCarthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Also, they definitely like those brass tsukas, don't they! The blade is quite bright and, while there are some scratches and spots, there are no cracks, chips, or rust. The serial #'s are the best place to focus IMHO. Rare 1st Type with matching numbers "4428" on blade and scabbard. This product is available for international shipping. or old wood sticks. Etchings. That is an important part of identifying the authenticity of an NCO. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. No habaki. 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. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. NOTE: The following suggestions for determining whether a Japanese sword is old or new (WW II era or later) are only general guides. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than U.S. dollars and are approximate conversions to U.S. dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. The position of the number on the blade, configured to be read with the cutting edge down, identifies the sword as having been produced by the Tokyo Arsenal (The only other source for the Type 95 sword was the Nagoya arsenal, which impressed the number on the blade in such a. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. I have been asked this many times at shows, from dealers and buyers. signed or not has little to do with determining if it is handmade or the age of the blade. Many of the better The scabbard is painted the correct green color, and the spacing from the top to the hanging ring is the correct 3 inches. There are some Chinese replicas of these out there, however this sword is definitely genuine. By the way, the MILLIONS of copy ROLEXS have not slowed the demand for the real thing, or stopped prices rising. Please see our. Learn how your comment data is processed. Buy It Now. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. I'll be an optimist Did he say to use as the basis for copies? This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. The scabbards and hilts are usually designed to resemble bamboo Usually the copies are considerably lower, making it very obvious. 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. "Ninja swords" are a Hollywood fiction. . once told the facts they simply. Close up and of kissaki and bohi termination is a must. Sincerely, Eugene Quote vajo Gold Tier 5.8k Location:Germany / Bavaria Name: Chris Sch. a good first indicator. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Could someone simply call the most obvious differences from the original? This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. The blade on this copy above is not made bad in my opinion and it becomes better. There are over 8 obvious indications the sword is a repro dressed as a fake. the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords Serial number placement. T95 NCO swords had copper hilts, or later, aluminum ones, never brass. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style fittings, with a single suspension ring from the scabbard, known as the "New Military Sword" ( - shin guntou) style. DO NOT UNWRAP THE HANDLE! This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. On newer swords the file marks on the tang will be sharp and crisp. Most swords do not have matching numbers because somewhere along the life of the sword the scabbard was changed. Is the blade sharpened all the way to the base where it joins the hilt? There are strategies in place with most countries Customs and Border protection to seize and destroy fake watches, handbags, CD's DVD's etc, but swords are not even on the RADAR. See how many more you can pick! WAY too big, wrong place and the square imprint around it. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard, 65830 matches that of the blade. Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. antique or of recent vintage. Screws. One thing I also saw while researching is the nightmare of the number of fakes out there. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. If the swords are getting this good I think that's not a good idea. I have NO idea what that belt hanger is supposed to be. to another sword / scabbard. But a small percentage made its way back to the United States and into the collector market. Otherwise that is dangerously good to newcomers or unwary collectors looking for that ebay goldmine. Carlos,I remember your sword ( if it's the same one you first put on the site ) and it's 100%If you look at the sword by Shamsy in post no9 look at the seppa and how poorly it fits and how new it looks ! Replica swords and many Unfortunately have to agree with Brian, as prices move upwards, the copies will inevitably get better. He didn't hide anything said he was sending them back to ChinaAt the end of the show he had bags fullhe looked like ' Buckin Bronco ' carrying them away ! A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? no interest to Japanese sword collectors. These were made as tourist items from the 1870's through the 1930's. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. 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. most certainly mean the blade is handmade. collectors often have a higher knowledge base then dealers, and a higher respect for items and there history. Required fields are marked *. These are all machine made and are not classified as "Nihonto". Saw these photos of a fake Type 95. The NMB says so!" Most of the Gun News That is Fit to Print! NCOs will progress into the minefield of German militaria in the next couple of decades. (hamon). Funny story Paul. This would fool most entry level guys. The detail that troubles me is the saya suspension ring being in the right place. Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Navy Cryptology, Official site for National Guard marksmanship training & competitions. The scabbard shows some surface corrosion, but still retails about 50% of its army green paint. I liked the look of the Type 32 but all I've found was deepeeka. Swords with carved bone handles and scabbards are C $1,999.99 . By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. Exploring History with the National Archives Special Media Division. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! system works well. I can't get over the prices on these nowadays.. crazy, https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-WWII-Japanese-NCO-OFFICERS-SWORD-WITH-MATCHING-NUMBERS/253234351978?hash=item3af5f18f6a:g:wxsAAOSwAHtZ94Dm. The fuller on a real T95 goes almost to the habaki (collar), the brass part around the blade just above the tsuba/guard. Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO Sword. Military Japanese 95 Type Army Sword Samurai Katana Brass Handle ~Serial Number. 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. Clear editor. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. That's why I addressed here. I do share Greys sentiment though. This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. Display as a link instead, 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.

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