Here's a nice, salty, combat carried officer's shin gunto, just in today and out of the estate of a Pacific war veteran. The tang has Kanji on both sides, and I honestly must admit the blade on this thing is as sharp as a razor, even after all these years. Standard field grade mounts, and a killer, old worn patina throughout, but I'd love to know if there's any significance or age to this blade. Thanks in advance for any help. A few pix below. ...
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Showa 18th year, 8th month ... 1943 August ... or so it appears on my iPad.
Standard Type 98 mounts with Company Grade Officer tassel.
Here's a link to a thread where you can perhaps confirm the date if at a larger screen.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=627782
Regards,
StuComment
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There appears to be a small stamping on the nakago several inches above the date. Probably a Showa stamp. Have a look here ... half way down the page on the right side.
http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/showato.htm
Regards,
Stu
PS: I'm working on the name of the finishing smith but Guy will likely come along and have it before I do.
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Thanks Stu. I didn't think the blade had a whole lot of age, but just really liked the looks of the piece in general. Honest bring-back. Thanks for your help w/ the translation!Comment
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兼則
Kanenori
昭和十八年八月
Just as Stu said: August 1943
--GuyComment
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Thanks again gents. Appreciate the help.Comment
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