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Old 29th November 2021, 02:31 PM   #1
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The VOC pendant from my previous thread came together with this shin gunto type 98. It has had a visibly tough life. It is signed under the handle, but no matter how hard I try, I can't figure out which blacksmith this is or when the blade was made. Anyone have any idea if this is a war production or if it's an older blade?

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Old 30th November 2021, 01:13 AM   #2
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I'm not sure what I can see, but the engravings are "choppy" which for me places the age no earlier than the 1930's. A true shin gunto.
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Old 30th November 2021, 02:04 AM   #3
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cel7,

Could we have a picture of the entire sword please.
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Old 30th November 2021, 01:15 PM   #4
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Could we have a picture of the entire sword please.
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