So I got this yesterday from a local estate. I picked it up and carried it around the minute I saw it because I knew it was going to be mine and wasn't taking any chances.
When I got home and took a more detailed look I realized this one had some unique things about it.
If someone has a copy of Fullers " Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks" I would appreciate knowing if this particular design is in the book and what it says about it.
The key differences are it's utter bareness of scroll lines, flowers, or any of the things typically seen on the scabbard, handles, etc. The only sakuras are the two holding on the grips and one on the butt end of the handle - some what unusual.
The scabbard metal has features which contain open views of the base material but they are all enclosed - the typical IJN officers have metal open features which flow in but are not enclosed.
No markings, letters, anchors, etc. I will NOT take off handle and risk breaking the sakura fittings
Asking for experienced collectors in this field to comment please.
When I got home and took a more detailed look I realized this one had some unique things about it.
If someone has a copy of Fullers " Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks" I would appreciate knowing if this particular design is in the book and what it says about it.
The key differences are it's utter bareness of scroll lines, flowers, or any of the things typically seen on the scabbard, handles, etc. The only sakuras are the two holding on the grips and one on the butt end of the handle - some what unusual.
The scabbard metal has features which contain open views of the base material but they are all enclosed - the typical IJN officers have metal open features which flow in but are not enclosed.
No markings, letters, anchors, etc. I will NOT take off handle and risk breaking the sakura fittings
Asking for experienced collectors in this field to comment please.
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