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1. Authentic Japanese Swords Wwii

Japanese WW2 TYPE 32 KO Cavalry SWORD Army NCO SABER

1. If there are serial numbers stamped in the blade, it is a machine made blade - most likely a WW II NCO sword. These are all machine made and are not classified as 'Nihonto'. These are all machine made and are not classified as 'Nihonto'.
2. Sep 11, 2016 - I am a newbie to collecting WWII Japanese swords. (6 years) all the aluminum handled serial numbers were cranked out, and not necessarily.

Jan 16, 2018 - The number seems to be a serial number and the words on the front say 天星 which literally translates to 'starry heaven' or 'star of heaven'.

Here's an original Japanese Type 32 army sword, with matching serial numbers. The type 32 pattern sword was adopted in the 32nd year of the Meiji reign (1899). Sword production was believed to have ended in the mid 1930s, but the swords continued to be issued and employed till the end of World War II. Commonly called cavalry swords, there are actually two versions of the type 32 army sword, the 'ko' (first model) and the 'otsu' (second model). The ko sword was for cavalry use, while the shorter otsu was intended mainly for foot soldiers.

This is an 'ko' type 32 sword. It measures 39 5/8 inches in the scabbard. The sword length is 38 inches, with a blade length of 32 3/4 inches from tip to seppae. This sword appears to have never been issued. I say that mainly because the edge has never been sharpened. Normally these have bayonet type sharpening, that is a ground edge on the top half to top two thirds of the blade. This one has a shaped kissaki (point), but the rest of the edge is square, similar to a trainer blade. I sold a mint otsu Type 32 two or three years ago that was also without an edge. That sword had been made in 1914, and showed no sign of use. My guess is that surplus production meant for long term storage were left this way? Anyway, if you want a melon slicer, you would need to grind an edge on this sword. The sword is undated. The only marks on the crossguard are the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal logo and the chief inspector's stylized stamp. The inspector's mark is also on the ricasso and scabbard drag. Serial number on the sword is 84546 and matches the saya number. Though maybe not issued, the sword has condition issues. Moisture in the scabbard has caused black oxidation in places on the blade, especially near the tip. Oddly, the chuha (spring scabbard lock) has been snapped off, away from the guard slot. The rest of the sword is pretty nice. It still has the leather finger loop which is flexible and undamaged. The handle, hand guard, and scabbard are in very good condition, with no visible dents. All parts are there, except the chuha tip, and everything is solid. The leather washer (seppae) at the base of the blade is in excellent shape. The dull edge of the blade is perfectly smooth . ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Please be aware that there may be additional charges collected by your country's customs office or delivery service. Any custom duties, taxes, service fees, etc. that pertain to the importation of any item are not included in your payment, and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. All international shipments are insured for the full amount. I will combine shipping on multiple wins in a 6 day period, whenever feasible, to lower your shipping costs. I do not use an automated system, so you will need to wait for a combined invoice, or request one when you are through bidding on my items. .. read more

Japanese NCO Sword

Japanese non-commissioned officer swords are a specific type of blade awarded to certain members of the Imperial Army. Depending on the era in which they were produced, they may have different handle materials and markings.

What categories of Japanese swords are there?

Military swords from this region fall into one of four primary categories:

• Sabers for non-commissioned officers
• Weapons for naval officers
• Sabers for new service members
• Older variations that preserve the 'shin-gunto' style

What types of Japanese non-commissioned swords can you buy?

You can purchase several types of Imperial Arsenal swords. While some of these may be similar to one another in appearance, they can differ in coloration, in edge or scabbard markings, and in the materials used in their construction. Examples of some common Japanese edged weapons include:

• A late WWII-era Japanese army sword may also include a matching scabbard to complete the set.
• The scabbard will match the coloring and design of the handle wrappings or have markings similar to those you'll find on the handle.
• Some items will have handles made of metal. Other grips are crafted from wood. Most will be wrapped in decorative cloth as is customary for edged weapons of this region.
• Most edges and sheaths will have matching finishes on them. This finish serves to keep the pieces looking uniform.
• Because the army needed to keep track of the equipment it produced, many of these pieces will have unique serial number identifiers.

What are the features of the late-war gunto?

The World War II gunto from Japan has the following features:

• A stainless steel blade in the original finish with no coating
• A blade 27.5 inches in overall length
• One scabbard made of steel, painted a dark brown color, and 29.25 inches long
• A wooden handle with a distinct pineapple carving pattern etched into it that includes a latch to connect it with the sheath
• Its own serial number printed on one side of the blade

Authentic Japanese Swords Wwii

What parts do sabers from Japan have?

Edged weapons from this region have the following main parts:

• A handle, known regionally as a tsuka
• Each saber is housed in a compartment known as a saya when not in use
• The sharp edges have several names depending on the part of saber in question
• A tsuba is the guard placed between the handle and the base of the sharp edge