coolldad Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 thanks guys, i dident show my nambu, but its minty. i regret selling off a bunch of katana's i had years ago for german blades. so now i'm picking up katana's again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Cooldad,I would really like to see the Nambu, if you have the time please post it. I've always wanted one but the prices and availability of them here in the North kept me without one.Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolldad Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 not exactly on the sword topic. but here is the nambu on request. coolldad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolldad Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Coolldad,Nice Nambu. It is in quite good condition as well. Thanks for sharing the photos. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvon Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Some nice swords guys!Never can get too many!PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 You're right! Never can get enough: I'm fighting the urge to try and find another!!! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvon Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Well when they let me post pics I will share many pics of Japanese swordsI have had!I just sold a couple officers on ebay 1 week ago and they don't last long!NCO's used to be cheap but the demand for them has caused them to sell fast!PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 I, and the others look forward to seeing your collection Paul! Won't be long before you're posting pics! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 You're right! Never can get enough: I'm fighting the urge to try and find another!!! Cheers!RobHi Rob,Don't fight the urge, give in to the dark side. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasha Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 It seems to be an NCO gunto type 95 (middle type with plain blackened iron guard (tsuba), blackened iron ferrule (fichi) and blackened washers).Character on the blade - Tokyo First Army Arsenal inspection mark. This character (To) is the first character of Tokyo. It means "east". Tokyo means "east capital city". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasha Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Regarding marks.Photo is not very clear.It seems to be an NCO gunto type 95 (initial type with painted aluminium hilt and brass aoi-shaped guard).Marks from right to left:- star - Tokyo First Army Arsenal trademark (April 1940-1945)- character "To" - Tokyo First Army Arsenal inspection mark. The stamp is not of good quality. The same character must be on the blade on the right sider of a number.-Suya Shoten Co., Ltd. - private sector company trademark (mark is not so clear on the photo).Best regards, Igor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hello Igor! Thanks for that info! So I guess it would be safe to assume that my sword was made in Tokyo? Thanks again!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi Rob,I don't know what the mark stands for, it's not in any of my reference books. I'll post a photo of the markings on my sword.I have a few photos on my collection that I will post first.CheersBrianYou have a very beautiful display there: Thank you for showing your collectionGod BlessSSG Luna, Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblenzz Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm sorry to rekindle this old topic but I too just aquired my first Japanese NCO sword and it seems to have similar markings and was wondering if anyone can tell me about the first stamp on my fuchi. I see the Koishikawa Arsenal in the middle and on my blade and the Osaka Arsenal mark at the end but can't find the first mark. Any help? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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