WW2 Japanese Military Navy Short Sword Sharp Blade Oxhide Sheath, WW2 Japanese Military Navy Short Sword Sharp Blade Oxhide Sheath Length:76cm Ship cost: $55(12-18 days) Notice: If you are one Russian buyer. First off, the blade was made well before the mounting, during Japans bloody 16th Century. MUST SELL. The contest to kill 100 people using a sword (, hyakunin-giri kys) was a contest between Toshiaki Mukai (3 June 1912 28 January 1948) and Tsuyoshi Noda (1912 28 January 1948), two Japanese Army officers, which took place during the Japanese invasion of China. With the help of Riccardo Franci, curator for the Bowers Museums Knights in Armor exhibition and the Curator of the Armory at the Museo Stibbert, we looked just below the surface of these swords and in the process learned a great deal about where and when the swords were made, who the makers were, and how they might have been used throughout history. There are 1-2 small nicks along the edge. Full length: 96.7cm Full weight: 1kg SAYA length: 71.4cm MOTOHABA: 3cm without Mekugi. Reviews. We have selling this also in another store. The most important WW2 Japanese sword makers were in Seki, Nippon to Denshujo, and the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. All fittings are complete and original in suite and matching# with nothing missing. Japanese Japan WW2 Vintage Katana Sword Scabbard Sheath. Mantetsu blade is very famous and well documented. What is particularly interesting about the sword is the signatures. $150.00 + $20.00 shipping. $225.00. Sword has of course Japanese registration papers are give by. Real authentic antique item not reproduction. Your missing pommel is known as a 'kashira'. Paper / certificate : NBTHK Tokubetsu-Hozon. It is surely an excellent catch. Blade by the famous "TAKAHASHI NOBORU" known as Hokke Saburo Nobufusa (8th Generation). The rat motif, reoccurs on both sides of the scabbard tucked under wrapped threads, at each end of the pommels, and as the round sword guard. We do not combine shipping for heavy or large item. The hamon is a Mino-style gunome hamon that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi. The saya(scabbard) is black painted wood. Terms and additional items: This item is original and not a knockoff or fake. The issue first emerged from a series of wartime Japanese newspaper articles, which celebrated the "heroic" killing of the Chinese by two Japanese officers, who were engaged in a competition to see who could kill the most first. Antique Japanese Naval Officer Dress Sword WWII WW2 Saber w Sheath, Collectable. JAPANESE WAR SWORD COMPARISONS. NCI Shin Gunto. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. Most World War II-era officer swords were mass-produced, machine-made blades; these, however, were simply retrofitted for use in a Rare WWII WW2 Japanese Navy whistle Flute bugle Antiques Vintage. Please check the details by all pictures and bid it at your own risk. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. I think this sword would be an outstanding addition for a collector of Japanese swords or WWII militaria. There is horimono present on the habaki and can be clearly seen in the pics. 22.8 x 31.5 mm. Real blade. Return policy We will not refund unless we have shipped a significantly different item other than as shown in the pictures. Good luck. Your sword has a military WW2 scabbard (saya) and your family provenance dates the sword to the war but it is possible the blade is much older as blades from all periods have been found in military mounts. International shipping $134. This superb rare blade has an uncut tang signed as Mutsu No Kaneyasu. We are happy to combine multiple items for shipping. it has wounds by aging. WW2 Vintage Japanese Army Officer's Shin-Gunto Sword Hardware. In A full & nice WW2 Shingunto mounts. Shipment EMS 35$, WW2 marine corp Japanese sword signed by Yoshichika in 1944 mounts. NBTHK kicho paper,Cloth Bag. Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Officer sword (Kai-gunto). 219.00 USD. Caution Sword is not return accepted. Horimono : Bohi on both side. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. E:info@vietnamoriginal.com, Suite B11.25, River Gate Residence, 151-155 Ben Van Don St, Dist 4 Regular price $3,350 View. Don't miss this chance to own this amazing sword. The earliest signature is in the usual location on the blade: Tsuguhiro, a swordsmith active at the very beginning if the Sengoku Period. Reads as Kabutowari, means"Armor Split" A very healthy strong blade with no forging flaws at all. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. Click Here to enquire / inquire about / buy this item. Cutting edge still very sharp and holding a full length of thick hamon along the cutting edge all the way to the very tip. Import duties.Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Insurance will be added at the end of the auction. Late war sword. I am more than willing to supply additional pictures, measurements, etc. State: A detailed photo URL Click Here. Rare WWII WW2 Japanese Navy whistle Flute bugle Antiques Vintage. This brilliant hamon is very bold and thick running all along the cutting edge to the tip forming a Strong and Powerful boshi. Beautiful blade hamon. WE SHIP WORLD WIDE WITH SAL explanation part and" INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING" carefully before bidding. IRON SCABBARD"SAYA FEATURES WITH BRASS ISHIZUKI. Nagamitsu listed page 122, 123, 124, 125 in John Scott Slough Gendai. Antique Fuchi for WW2 Japanese Samurai Katana Army Officer Sword Shin Gunto, Fuchi for Japanese army officer sword shin gunto mount used during WW2. After an auction, closed. This is another rare WW2 Japanese army officer silver Saumari family Mon on kabutogane. This style of mounting was used from 1883 until 1945. This blade is attributed to Hokke Ichijo () by NBTHK. To My Customers, Payment Information The preferred method of payment is Pay-Pal unless otherwise noted or discussed. Ww2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Sword Type 98 With Brown Scabbard 1 Reviews. Okada Kanesada (sword knot) hole is loose. The item has stains. [14] Although he had believed the inspirational tales of hand-to-hand combat in his youth, after his own experience in the war he came to believe the killings were more likely brutal executions. The blade has no major flaws and definitely no fatal flaws. ITS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS SWORD IS SET TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE BOOK GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE MILITARY. All fittings are complete and original in suite and with nothing missing. Payment: PayPal payment only. Potential answers abound, but we can only speculate as to why two artists would have worked on this swords mounting. ON HOLD JP0223 Imperial Japanese Navy Sword . "[18] Some evidence of killing Chinese POWs (not hand-to-hand fighting) were shown by the defendants, and the court admitted the possibilities of killing POWs by sword. All original except for new ito and same. Please check the details by all pictures and bid it at your own risk. Shipping cost $24 within North America. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-14863681319-0x10a-, SARUTE / TASSEL LOOP FOR WW2 ARMY OR NAVY JAPANESE OFFICER SWORD GUNTO SAMURAI. WW2 Old Japanese army sword turikanagu for gunto KATANA, WW2 Old Japanese sword turikanagu for gunto KATANA#341 Are you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? Loan Courtesy of Major Bruce A. de Bourbon Conde, The three signatures on2002.38.1, photograph taken by Riccardo Franci, Big thank you to Riccardo Franci for his help researching these swords. But each shipping method has size and weight limit. All three men were found guilty of atrocities committed during the Battle of Nanking and the subsequent massacre, and sentenced to death. Always send with tracking number. Usually the entire mounting would be created and signed by one craftsman. Payment. Please purchase it before be sold out. Shipping cost $58 within North America. While the world has changed much since then, one of the most iconic symbols that existed long before and throughout World War IIand continues to resonate todayis the Japanese sword. This is a lighter thinner type(this item will be sent folded) Length is on the shorter side. AS PICTURED AND SHOWN. It is the sword of the WW2. Your sword has a military WW2 scabbard (saya) and your family provenance dates the sword to the war but it is possible the blade is much older as blades from all periods have been found in military mounts. Add to Cart. They feature steel that was forged proficiently and a visible jihada if they receive a new, quality traditional polish. Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Original Pre-WW2. In general, Japanese sword blades of the 1930s and 1940s are well constructed. There is little to no fraying. International shipping $35. The scabbard, or sheath, is made from manta ray belly skin and is smoothed and filled with lacquer. I consider the handling of outside of Japan and Terms on ebay. You will get exactly. Nothing less nothing more unless otherwise described as such. with Tracking number) It will takes about 5 days to ship. Leather handle bag is torn. Import duties.Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. He signed his Mei in the normal manner unlike the 1st generation. WebThe Role of the WW2 Japanese Sword Japanese swords conferred high status on the officers who wore them. As promised, this can best be detected by looking at the tang. [4] Noda himself, on returning to his hometown, admitted this during a speech: Actually, I didn't kill more than four or five people in hand-to-hand combat We'd face an enemy trench that we'd captured, and when we called out, "Ni, Lai-Lai!" Japanese sword WW2 Gunto parts koshirae, tsuka, seppa, fuchi. Shipping. Please judge in the photograph Thank you for looking at my auction! ITEM SHIPS REGISTERED Will combine to save. A Real hand forged Gendaito blade and has one of the most amazing and wild hamon I have ever seen. Antique Japanese Japan Katana Sword Blade w/ NBTHK Certificate & Scabbard. NICS OR FLAWS IN GREAT CUTTING LENGTH IS 25.5" MINT. Les transports sont gnralement assurs soit en voiture, en bus, en train ou bien en bateau. It mission is to spread to the world of high-quality products in Japan. I am not an expert at anything but I will always attempt to describe my items with honesty and integrity. The hilt was typically wrapped in sharkskin or rayskin, and the scabbard was made of lacquered wood. The registration paper returns Japan it. WebThe gunt (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872. This is an accurate and fully functional reproduction of a WW2 Gunto Japanese Officer Sword, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. Th sword sheathes and draws well. Shipping: $99.99 will takes 5 days to 8 days. superb sharp and healthy blade has a very heavy powerful feel on hand, extremely well forged blade and perfectly straight. MY GREAT UNCLE. Includes a copper fuchi. The boshi features a spray of nie in the turnback and there are very small ko-ashi along the hamon. Most World War II-era officer swords were mass-produced, machine-made blades; these, however, were simply retrofitted for use in a WORKED CIRCA 1865 AND STUDIED IN THE FORGE OF SHINSHINTO SMITH "SUKENAGA" . ASHU or AWA WAS A PROVINCE LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF "SHIKOKU" NOW INCORPORATED. The mounting was completely replaced in either the 17th or 18th Century. The item that you see is the item that you get. Payment: PayPal payment only. Antique Japanese Japan Katana Sword Blade w/ NBTHK Certificate & Scabbard. Auction is"as-is" No returns PAYPAL only and payment must be received within 48 hours. This is one of the rarest found with cutting test engraved on the other side of the tang. If you are referring to Samurai their loyalty was with their local lord (Daimyo) or the Shogun and not the emperor (who was a mere figurehead during the feudal era). ju Fujiwara Ieshige saku" He belongs to Hashizume school which was found by Kunitsugu in Hashizume village in 1394. If a sword is between one and two shaku from the notch for the sword guard to the tip, then it tends to be a wakizashi. [14] Uno adds, Whatever you say, it's silly to argue about whether it happened this way or that way when the situation is clear. Tl: +84 913 025 122 (Whatsapp) The shinogi-zukuri shaped blade is marked on the obverse face of the haft(nakago with the name Yoshichika( ) The reverse face of the haft is marked with the blue painted Japanese numbers 1046 which are thought by collectors to be warehouse numbers. [1] Since that time, the historicity of the event has been hotly contested, often by Japanese nationalists or negationist historians who seek to invalidate the historiography of the Nanjing Massacre.[2]. Because there are very few direct flights. Great shape. This long strong heavy and powerful blade is in superb flawless condition overall. No crack. But each shipping method has size and weight limit. All original except for new ito and same. Caution Sword is not return accepted because of very difficult for import procedure in japan. The Mount is in good condition with a nice lacquered sharkskin Saya scabbard and matching numbered. We ship to the address provided by paypal and We we don't bear for returned packages due to any incorrect or invalid shipping address. The name Yamato no Kami Tadayuki on this blades tang indicates that despite the low quality of the mounting, the blade actually dates to 1711 or before. The tang is mumei. Sold Out View. All fittings are complete and original in suite and matching with nothing missing. "[18][19] The judge stated that, although the original newspaper article included "false elements", the officers admitted that they had raced to kill 100 people and "It is difficult to say it was fiction. Sheath is made of wood. 293.13 + 32.86 Postage. Reviews. Blade measures 25.6" from tip to guard or nagasa 24.6" Sword overall 39" with 10" handle. Shipping cost $26 within North America. Payment is expected within 3 days of end of auction. JAPANESE WAR SWORD COMPARISONS. Good blade with nice straight temper line and in decent overall condition with some wear and graying. Template Made By: Inkfrog Template Center DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! SIZE: See Pictures. I also have 18" X 5" and 24" X 5" cases. no longer allows sellers to offer other forms of payment in their listings. Steel, manta ray skin, lacquer, silk and iron; 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 27 1/4 in. By measuring between one and two shaku the second and third swords are both wakizashi. Please judge the photos. I believe the keeper pin has been replaced, but the rest appears to be original. In a later work, Katsuichi Honda placed the account of the killing contest into the context of its effect on Imperial Japanese forces in China. Even if it clicks. [14] Uno compares his experiences with those of the two lieutenants from the killing contest. 5 aluminum seppa. and we are sure we can solve the problem as soon as possible. WW2 Japanese army officer sword tsuba. These charges are the buyers responsibility. [citation needed], The contest is depicted in the 1994 film Black Sun: The Nanking Massacre, as well as the 2009 film, John Rabe.