WW II Army NCO Japanese sword

[Bob Coleman]

I agree that thee average Japanese would not understand the meaning of how a sword was placed on the kake. I found out many years ago when I had a group from a Japanese shinsa team to my house for dinner. One of them noticed, changed the position of my mount and explained. As I said, I made this post to inform the collector in the case he ever has a person from the sword world visit.

[charlie1]

Bob,

Having the handle facing right considered a act of aggression? Just curious...

Charlie

[rbminis]

Wow, a blast from the past.

Hi Ralph,

Always good to see a nice display and that sake cup really makes it POP!

Regards,
Stu

Thank Stu!
I agree.
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Thanks Bob and Guy!
I will keep that in mind.
Ralph.

[rbminis]

Very nice sword good to see it and your display is good looking to. Your display has given me a good idea on how to display a sword and flag brought back by my uncle. As for the value of your sword I would PM Stu and see what he thinks about value . He has always been great to me when I had questions and very honest with his answers. You have to be careful when getting a appraisal for a number of reasons.

Thank you!
Glad I could give you some ideas.
I am more familiar with the values now than I was. Stu and I communicate back and forth once in a while.
Ralph.

[Bob Coleman]

Bob,

Having the handle facing right considered a act of aggression? Just curious...

Charlie

Not really. The custom woud have been prevelant in the feudal era. It allowed the owner to be able to draw his sword quicly in the case of agression. It was more a lack of trust towards the visitor.

[Rod G]

I agree that thee average Japanese would not understand the meaning of how a sword was placed on the kake. I found out many years ago when I had a group from a Japanese shinsa team to my house for dinner. One of them noticed, changed the position of my mount and explained. As I said, I made this post to inform the collector in the case he ever has a person from the sword world visit.

I love learning this stuff!

A good while back I was at a sword appraisal event. Just before my turn came our host/interpreter offered to show me one of his. Ok, gee thanks. Hilt firmly in both hands I maneuvered the naked blade in order to see its details, cutting edge out. Almost right away I realized I was doing a dance with my host, he insisting on facing the cutting edge and me trying to avoid it happening. When what was going on became obvious it stopped. Still makes me smile.

Rod

[Bob Coleman]

I love learning this stuff!

A good while back I was at a sword appraisal event. Just before my turn came our host/interpreter offered to show me one of his. Ok, gee thanks. Hilt firmly in both hands I maneuvered the naked blade in order to see its details, cutting edge out. Almost right away I realized I was doing a dance with my host, he insisting on facing the cutting edge and me trying to avoid it happening. When what was going on became obvious it stopped. Still makes me smile.

Rod

Sword handling courtesy always calls for the individual possesing the sword to hand it to another with the cutting edge towards himself. This is still practiced today at any event where swords are handed from one person to another.

[GHP]

I agree that thee average Japanese would not understand the meaning of how a sword was placed on the kake. I found out many years ago when I had a group from a Japanese shinsa team to my house for dinner. One of them noticed, changed the position of my mount and explained. As I said, I made this post to inform the collector in the case he ever has a person from the sword world visit.

[Rod G]

Sword handling courtesy always calls for the individual possesing the sword to hand it to another with the cutting edge towards himself. This is still practiced today at any event where swords are handed from one person to another.

That Bob was the case in handing me the sword as I remember it. What followed with the ducking and weaving, I believe, was a test of my sword manners. A potential inside joke at my expense which was averted. I really liked the gentleman and all the more so after.

Rod