2 Late War NCO swords.

[Johnny S]

Here are two nice examples of late war NCO swords
One is an Aluminum handle and the other a Wooden handle.
Both are side latch type with matching scabbards.

[Johnny S]

More ...........

[Johnny S]

And one more.....
I would like to give Herrgeezer a big thanks
for the new camera !

[gunto]

Hi Johnny
Nice sideclip example.I also have one ,but with no paint and a stained blade.

[herrgeezer]

These look like beautiful swords Johnny!

I'm glad you like the camera.

[Andy Harris]

Nice, Johnny S!
Have any full-length photos to share?

[Doug See]

Is it the wooden handled one which has no fuller?.

I once had a side mounted catch model which someone had painted entirely over in thick gold enamel (probably Testors model paint). Lots of nail polish remover (acetone) and rubbing took off the gold and revealed a minty painted finish. Wish I had held on to that one.

[Johnny S]

Thanks guys,
The wooden handle has a steel scabbard/saya.
Here are some full length shots....

[Johnny S]

Some more eye candy.................

[Johnny S]

one more............Killer guard dog and professional begger!

[Johnny S]

One more...............

[Andy Harris]

Nice!
Thanks for posting those. I'm envious!

[zinger]

Super collect
If you will want sell one,let me know.
Sergey

[SCHUPO]

Johnny,

A wonderful group of swords!

These NCO swords used to be looked down upon as just so much machine made trash by many sword collectors. Of course any of the wartime swords are still the bastard step-child to some Japanese sword collectors who would not stoop down to pick up anything but an "old sword." I think you are a very smart collector who has specialized in a very neat area of collecting.

I like these so-called later or "modern" swords too. My main interest is in tha machine made "police" swords but I can certainly appreciate your collection that shows quite a few variations on the theme. Thanks for showing them!

George

[Andy Harris]

Nothing in the world compares to an old, well-crafted, pre-Meiji era Katana, BUT, these WWII-era swords have value in their own right. Afterall, who knows what kind of action these blades saw? And, the NCOs or officers who carried them probably had just as much "warrior spirit" as the samurai who fought at Sekigaraha or Kawanakajima!
Very nice collection. Thank you so much for sharing the photos with us.