Your previous content has been restored. Your email address will not be published. Some older (Shinshinto) Steel is magnetic - aluminum is not. Swords of this type were made in all sizes, from tanto to katana or tachi. DO NOT UNWRAP THE HANDLE! 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. This scabbard also has an original leather field cover, which has discolored and shrunk over time. late, now sold). The prices go higher and higher and they will copy better and better to take part on this. They are getting better with the Kokura cannonballs, but this one - the lines are to thin, the balls too big. Unfortunately have to agree with Brian, as prices move upwards, the copies will inevitably get better. from China / scabbard has quite a bit of its original war time browning and As we have a grater passion for and preservation in mind rather then profits as a dealer does. These were made as tourist items from the 1870's through the 1930's. Have always thought the comments about not tipping off the forgers are just plain silly.I still do.The image of some rough factory in China where they are turning these outand some guy on a computer somewhere shouting out in Chinese into the factory "Hey guys! I offered to send photos or provide opinions from experienced collector's. The Mechanix of Auto, Aviation, Militarypert near anything I feel relates to mechanical things, places, events or whatever I happen to like. 100 % newly made. Didn't want to explain to much, because that sword copys get better and better. It comes with the original bag it came home from the war in. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! This product is available for international shipping. 2023 GriffinMilitaria.com. real, good condition, price is abit high. 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. lonely panet. But it would really help to see that. As the tang rusts and ages, these become progressively smoother and less distinct. Upload or insert images from URL. Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Short fuller. Most sword canes were produced in the late 19th Century - early 20th Century. And with the wrong type stamps. Most WW II era blades are not sharpened all the down to the habaki (collar). The original thread is gone and buried somewhere and this, Saw these photos of a fake Type 95. Could this thread please get a Fake tag? Of the eight army arsenals active in the war only Kokura, Tokyo First and Nagoya were involved in the Type 95 program. About 80,000 of the Ko sabers were produced between 1899 and 1936, with the lowest reported serial number being 1175 and the highest one being 83390. . I use it to post different and new varieties of fake 95s. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. Essentially, the blade has the Nagoya factory stamp next to the serial number however the Fuchi appears to only have one stamping . by differential tempering of the blade. Most swords do not have matching numbers because somewhere along the life of the sword the scabbard was changed. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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 scabbard shows some surface corrosion, but still retails about 50% of its army green paint. None of the replicas have this feature. antique or of recent vintage. 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. The overall length is approximately 38 inches in the scabbard. Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future ! I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. WW2. Cut-out version brass tsuba. Traditionally this function is assigned to the Habaki (blade collar). Sword canes (Shikomi-zue) mostly have very low grade blades. Blade is 26.5 inches long, with an overall length of 36.5 inches. I am not sure why the serial numbers are covered? They are referred to as "hocho tetsu" (kitchen steel) - a most derogatory term in sword circles. Consult someone who is trained in tsuka-maki if you need to have a handle re-built. I have NO idea what that belt hanger is supposed to be. There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. Yes, those are strangely too perfect and not a recognized font. It is terrible. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. The Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword is one of the most reproduced / faked swords in the world, be warned. Is the tang (nakago) signed? This claims to be made by Suya Shoten, but their standards and quality control were much higher than this. Please see our. Used In good condition! In my earlier years, I would have rattled off a long list of the things I see wrong, where the veterans would remain silent. to another sword / scabbard. This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. Further Sometimes they just forget this part. About eBay; This fine example is a genuine WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword or katana with aluminum handle construction and machine made blade. antique blades were left unsigned or have had their signatures (mei) lost over time. These are all machine made and are not classified as "Nihonto". is just ridiculous.They HAVE genuine ones to copy. The members here in the board who collect these swords are taking a very good investment for the future. . remounted in samurai type mounts by collectors. If you cannot see this grain or do not know what to look for, assume it is carved bone, not ivory. You cannot re-wrap the hilt with the silk cord that was removed. 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. Anyway, if ok, can I post some pictures to get your expert opinion on my purchase? Most handmade 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 ! Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard, 65830 matches that of the blade. 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. On newer swords the file marks on the tang will be sharp and crisp. There are over 8 obvious indications the sword is a repro dressed as a fake. A new sword was pointed out to me recently which is very well made and in fact at first glance addresses a lot of the issues with obvious fakes. This example has a matching serial number 55250 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard. Could someone simply call the most obvious differences from the original? I was so stupid to have some and sold it - for better swords. painted wood figures. the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords China has a rising group of wealthy individuals who are buying up cars, gold, realeatate, antiques and art at an alarming rate. I liked the look of the Type 32 but all I've found was deepeeka. Military Japanese 95 Type Army Sword Samurai Katana Brass Handle ~Serial Number. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Out of stock. I agree. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Based on my research the sword meets all the criteria of an authentic WWII Shin-Gunto Type 95 with one exception which is confusing me. A real hamon tourist momentos that are commonly thought to be some special type of Japanese sword. The tsuba is the plain style utilized on NCO swords. Etchings. NCO copper tsuka (handle) that is actually painted on top of the handle, I have not seen that before. Sometimes they just forget this part. will show tiny dots/specks (nioi and/or nie) along and between the border of the hamon and the rest of the blade. Matching serial numbers 31123. Exploring History with the National Archives Special Media Division. A number of opinions have been provided, some with hints of the issues. I searched into the rest of the Japanese items on the site. another example where they got the product near correct but numbered it wrong. Stick to reliable sources more Han ever if you want to avoid getting burnt ! All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hi all,while I'm sure our members know how to pick a fake NCO, I wanted to share these.http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=277http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=276&zenid=qot0424cgushvekob07rapkkq2The really disappointing part is that I informed the site owner about the first sword and provided a comprehensive list of indicators the sword is not genuine. The serial number looks very short by the size of the painted over area - maybe too short. There is a suspicion that this is a fake. I think it's always worth spending the extra time to study these "high end fakes/copies" because they are getting better. WW II I need attribution not for sale, but for museum exhibit. There are a few small nicks on the edge of the blade, but they are hard to photograph. The reverse is also not true - if a sword is not signed does not mean it is machine made. Though i think its great that the militaria collectors can help each other look out for the fakes! Does the blade show a true temper line (hamon)? The aluminium hilt / tsuka has good amounts of its This is pure fiction. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Guaranteed authentic: A WW2 Type 95 Japanese army If the swords are getting this good I think that's not a good idea. a "real" sword and certainly not an antique. 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.