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SOLD SOLD (27/05) WW2 Era Japanese Kamikaze & Kaiten Pilots & Officer’s Aikuchi Seppuka Suicide Dirk With Smith Signed Blade ‘OSAFUNE JU KANE MITSU’ & Shira Saya Resting Mounts With Expert Assessment. Sn 20598 - 20598
The WW2 Japanese Kamikaze (divine wind) special attack corps was formed from volunteer pilots who crashed their aircraft or 'Okhas' (piloted bombs) into enemy shipping. Kaiten (Japanese Navy One man Submarines) were also used for this purpose. A Kamikaze or Kaiten pilot could if he wished carry a small Aikuchi (dagger without guard) with which to cut his own jugular or stab himself in the last moments before hitting his target. This is an excellent, original Japanese Kamikaze / Kaiten Pilot's Aikuchi Seppuku Suicide Dirk & Scabbard. This piece has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “ Japanese Aikuchi dagger 2nd war carried as a seppuka (suicide) knife. Lots of officers carried them. In Honoki wood shira saya (resting mounts) painted black. It is signed by its maker ‘OSAFUNE JU KANE MITSU’ on the blade. Living in Osafune village, Kane Mitsu (art name) made this. This is a one piece forging usually made from steel left over from sword making. It will have been heated and then tempered in oil, then polished with artificial hamon put on with acid or stones. There were 5 or 6 showa period sword smiths using this name. Cannot match one using his address. There is an oshigata in Fuller & Gregory sword lists that seems to match this kanji. No.121 in sword list working as a gunto smith in seki arsenal war period. In original polish, some odd scratches one small crack otherwise good condition with lovely decorative grooves to one side. An attractive addition to a 2nd war collection”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just over 15 cms”. He also translates the blade signature & describes other characteristics and dimensions of the dirk (illustrated). The dirk measures 25.3 cms overall length). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20598
£0.00

**ANCIENT 16th CENTURY BLADE**Japanese Soshuden School Ko (Small) Wakizashi Sword Blade In Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts Sayagaki Signature ‘Soshu Masa Mune’ & Expert Assessment. Sn 20596 - 20596
This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ko (small) Wakizashi unsigned cut down from a larger blade. Blade shoulders (machi) moved down and tang reshaped. Looks like done along time ago with ancient rust on tang. Hard to define with alteration to tang shape but blade work looks Soshuden (School)work. There is a Sayagaki on the saya in ink experts written opinion saying Soshu Masa Mune, one man using this name nearly 800 years ago, most famous smith in history. Definitely not him but a lot of other smiths used this art name working in the 16th century more likely to be just an ordinary maker using famous name. Had work done in Japan in 20th century. Polish, polish and Shira Saya when this inscription put on by an unknown man, just his personal seal on end of saya. Interesting old blade with some flaws and tired spots”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 34 cms. Total length just under 45 cms. He also translates the saya signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20596
£1,200.00

**ANCIENT PRE 1600 BLADE**Japanese Soshuden School Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Dagger Blade In Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts, Previous Owners Research Notes & Expert Assessment. Sn 20631 - 20631
This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of a previous owners research notes which contain copies of images of this blade and a copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ancient Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing Dagger). This is undoubtedly pre 1600 in manufacture and it does look Soshuden school work. Armour piercing daggers are not that common, you don’t see them often. A massive blade, but feels light in the hand. Nakago big taper to a very small jiri (end). Very reminiscent of Mura Masa of ise style. Circa 1490’s-1510’s. The hamon is based on Sugha (straight) on one side, on the other it has irregularities, small gunome. There is a lot of work going on inside hamon. Needs a stone polish to bring it out. The grain is hard to see in places but quite wild in other parts. Probably restored and polished in Meiji period and not touched since. A study piece”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 26 cms. Total length 38 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20631
£1,200.00

WW1 Era British Officers Brown Leather Covered Swagger / Riding Crop Sword Stick & Scabbard With Retaining Strap. Sn 20560 - 20560
This is an excellent original British Officers brown leather covered swagger / riding crop sword stick. It has a clean 10 ½” steel blade which narrows to a sharp point (The sword stick itself is 14 ¼” overall length). In its scabbard the swagger / crop measures 20 ½” overall. The blade has no maker or date marks. The wood grip with ball end & wood scabbard are expertly bound in strips of woven brown leather with a leather riding crop flap tip and a leather cord near to the throat which when looped over the ball end pommel prevents the sword stick from falling from the scabbard. NB this loop is not a wrist strap and to protect it from damage should only be used for its intended purpose. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20560
£295.00

Pre WW2 December 1938 Dated Japanese Civilian Sword With Possible Gendaito Artisan Smith Signed Regulation Military Length Blade Possibly ‘TOMO KAZU SUKE’ / ‘SUKE MITSU’ With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20547 - 20547
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Civilian katana, pre-war manufacture December 1938. This blade possibly made by an artisan & not trained sword smith. The mei (signature) is crudely written, especially the 1st kanji of name, cannot pin it down, tried numerous translations could be ‘Tomo Mitsu’, ‘Kazu Mitsu’ or ‘Suke Mitsu’. There is one Suke Mitsu showa period, a smith working as a gunto arsenal smith. Regulation military length at 25 ½”, no arsenal marks could be basic Gendai. Or high grade showa-to with a Nioi oil tempered blade, hamon unusual Hosho Suguha, no grain visible, a very clumsy looking sword, not in good polish. Saya good quality Honoki wood with thick black lacquer with its Kurikata for Sageo cord. Tsuba is Mokko (4 lobe) shape in a Sentoku brass metal possibly been blackened to match Shakudo Fuchi & Kashira on hilt (Tsuka). With Gunto Cherry Blossom menuki. Hilt with brown ito tape which is frayed with age. An interesting example, needs more research”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 25 ½”, total length is 32 ¼”. He translates the tang date & signature as far as possible and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this interesting Katana worthy of further research with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20547
£1,250.00

**QUALITY**WW2 Japanese Toyakawa Navy Arsenal Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Type 98 Katana Sword With Stainless Steel Blade, Smith Signed Tang ‘TAKE YASU SAKU’, Hilt With Samurai Family / Clan, Mon / Badge, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 20550 - 20550
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A shin gunto Type 98 Officer’s sword, blade is signed by its maker ‘TAKE YASU’, see Oshigata No179 F&G books. It has a stamp of the Toyakawa Navy Arsenal. Possible army contractor selling surplus blades. It appears to a low grade murato abuyaki (oil hardened) using a type of stainless steel. The hamon is artificial put on with stones. A very chunky blade with a short wakizashi size tang, in original polish with a few scratches and a couple of small edge nibbles. Kosherai is best quality gunto (army) in very good condition overall. Mint dark olive green paint on saya. Gunto tsuba with good gilt & colour with quality seppa (several) either side. Tsuka with good clean binding and fish skin plus working locking catch and knot loop plus a silver family mon / badge, Samurai heritage. Never seen a mon on a murato blade before. Can only find one reference to this artisan, probably an arsenal worker. A very nice example of its type”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 26”, total length is just under 32”. He translates the tang signature and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this excellent naval arsenal Katana with Samurai Mon badge & expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20550
£1,395.00

**SOLD**16/5**Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Gendaito Gunzoko Officer’s Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘MATSUDA KANE HIDE KITAU KORE’ With Unusual Rank Tassel Cord & Scabbard Fitted With Leather Warrant Officers Belt Hanger & Expert Assessment.D - 20549
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A shin gunto army Officer’s sword possibly carried by a Gunzoko civilian employed by the army. It has a rank tassel variant which looks period 1939-45 but I have never seen one like this, double the width of a regulation one. Blade is hand forged gendaito signed by ‘MATSUDA KANE HIDE KITAU KORE’. Cannot find this Mei in my books, have no Oshigata with this style of kanji, very flamboyant and difficult to read. There are only 2 men signing KANE HIDE’. First is a very good sword smith who achieved high status after the war, but his Oshigata are not like this. The second man used different kanji for HIDE (don’t think its him), needs more research to pin down the man. In original old polish, bright with some light scratches and old finger mark. You can see a Nioi based Midare (irregular) Hamon & Jihada (grain) can be seen in the Ji. It is O itame grain (large). Kosherai, high quality gunto fittings with lots of colour & gilt still on (NB Number 1161 scratched into habaki blade collar, possible armoury storage number after war or surrender). Paint still in good condition on scabbard. Hilt binding & fish skin in nearly mint condition with a quality leather hanging strap in good condition (NB appears to be an enlisted man / Warrant Officer pattern hanger, see page 412/414 of the book Swords Of Imperial japan by Dawson). A very good quality sword in superb condition worthy of any collection”. In illustrations of the blade & tang which accompany the assessment, Bill states that the cutting edge is 25 ½”, total length is 34”. He translates the tang signature and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this superb hand forged Katana with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20549
£0.00

**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA** British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Blued & Gilt Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 20595 - 20595
This is an original British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where an example with blued and gilt etched blade is illustrated. In his book withers states that most of these swords are found with missing quillons, & worn blades). Our excellent example has the correct shell guard with foliate decoration, one shell correctly folds for scabbard carry. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finial. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 31 ¾” long fullered blade. The blues blade has foliate themed gilt panels on both sides. All of the etchings are crisp. There are no visible date or maker marks. Its original scabbard has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The throat mount has a frog bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20595
£1,275.00

Post 1952 QE II British Wilkinson Sword Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Officer’s Sword With Nickel Plated Brass Hilt, Etched RASC Badge & ‘ERII’ Royal Cypher Devices, Leather Cord, Acorn Portepee & Wood Scabbard With Leather Field Cover. Sn 20546 - 20546
This is an original British RASC Officer’s Sword and Scabbard. The Sword made post 1952 has a clean, steel single edged blade which is 33 ½” in length with central fullers (39 ½” overall). The blade is crisply etched with foliate panels on both sides together with ‘Crown E II R’ (Queen Elizabeth II Regina) and RASC Regiment badge devices. The ricasso is marked on one side by the manufacturer Wilkinson Sword, England with crossed swords legend and QEII Royal appointment. The blade also has an etched proof star and the spine of the blade is numbered 95464. It has a nickel plated brass voided bar knuckle guard and knurled pommel. The back strap is also knurled for grip. The sword’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. Attached to the guard is its leather cord and acorn. The sword is complete with its leather bound wood field scabbard. The throat of the scabbard has a nickel plated brass insert. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20546
£495.00

WW1 Era British WD Royal Artillery Officer’s 1821 Pattern Sword With Nickel Plated Steel Hilt & Etched Regiment Blade With King’s Crown ‘GRV’ Royal Cypher & Leather Covered Wood Field Scabbard. Sn 20545 - 20545
This is an original 1821 pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s sword & Scabbard (see page 99 of World Swords by Withers where he describes these swords as being carried by both Cavalry & Artillery officers). The sword has a 34 ¼” blade with fullers and measures 40 ½” overall. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has the correct fish skin grip with wire binding which is intact and tight and 3 bar nickel plated steel guard. The hilt has a stepped pommel with ball end and it has a knurled grip back to assist grip. The blade is etched and blued on both sides with foliate panels. One side is etched to the ‘Royal Artillery’, Artillery piece, WD proof star with inlaid roundel. The reverse has King’s Crown and Royal cypher ‘GRV’ (George V Rex). The spine of the blade has ‘Made In England’. There are no maker or date marks on the sword or scabbard. The leather covered field scabbard has a German Silver throat mount. All leather and stitching of the scabbard is intact, the leather having just light surface scuffs to be expected with age and service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20545
£495.00
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