29th November 2021, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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Shin gunto question
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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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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30th November 2021, 02:04 AM | #3 |
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cel7,
Could we have a picture of the entire sword please. |
30th November 2021, 01:15 PM | #4 |
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