Japanese WW2 Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto
Posted: 20/03/17 (12:42pm)I had a great week last week. I went to a couple of very interesting and enjoyable auctions and I bought some superb items.
Two of my purchases were Japanese non-commissioned officer's Type 95 swords. Both of them are 100% genuine and in honest used condition with wear testifying to their use and service. There are so many fakes of these highly sought after swords that it is quite a rarity for genuine examples to come up at auction - these are the first two I have seen for some time.
Both swords came with their blades caked in hard, dried grease which at first glance resembled rust but with nothing other than hot water and washing-up liquid the blades were revealed to be bright and relatively tarnish and rust free.
I am absolutely thrilled to be the custodian of these swords. These early pattern Type 95 Shin Gunto were carried by career soldiers, Corporals and Sergeants, not conscripts. These were brave men who would not have relinquished their swords or viewed surrender as an option and it is a privilege to add one to my collection and to be able to offer the other for sale on Bygone Blades.
