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Post by USCGME2 on Feb 18, 2015 21:15:57 GMT -7
Were the ones used and captured during ww2 good quality. May know an old guy I bought some guns from that had two sets, of long n short ones, from seperate island encounters. He was selling off a bunch of old stuff. I got a Lee Enfield 303 jungle carbine from him, my favorite plus several more.  From what little I know from what I've read any genuine ninhonto (sp?) is valuable. That said, most of the ones carried by lower level officers were not nearly as valuable as the ones carried by generals and such. Still, I believe they can bring a good price especially with provenance. The whole world of sword values is deep and very technical from what I see. There are a lot of nuances with different steels, period styles, on and on. I do know that a matched set - katana and wakazashi should not be separated, get 'em both. |
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Post by thywar on Feb 18, 2015 21:21:14 GMT -7
Okie my guess is if they were used on the battlefield they're probably pretty good quality and have some value. Cause I don't think 'cheaper than dirt' had a store in Japan back then. But just be aware, probably says 'Made in Japan' on it somewhere.
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Katanas
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Post by Redneckidokie on Feb 18, 2015 22:25:59 GMT -7
Will have to go out to the toolies n see if he is still alive, it's been six years or so.
Have no idea...whats a good deal on swords? A stamp or name on the blade?
Darn now I have read up.
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Post by USCGME2 on Feb 19, 2015 8:18:15 GMT -7
@cwi or Crash - Can one, or both, of you guys (or anyone else for that matter)post some stuff on the different steels used in blades and maybe give a Steel 101 "crash" course for a third grader in the room like me?  ie) What is tool steel vs the four digit spring steels vs through hardening and differential hardening? How would these compare to say, Crash blades hardening and steel types? All I really know at this point is that the old blades were folded over and over to make them more homogenous which is not a problem with modern steels. Actually, it seems that folding modern steel actually weakens it. Anyway, any info on this is most appreciated and if another thread is in order for this topic go ahead and move this post over if necessary. Thanks ya'll! |
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 22, 2015 7:41:47 GMT -7
Will have to go out to the toolies n see if he is still alive, it's been six years or so. Have no idea...whats a good deal on swords? A stamp or name on the blade? Darn now I have read up. Swords from the samurai era were all handmade, but most WW2-era were made using machines and other more modern techniques; at least that's what I read up on. To find the maker of the blade (for a name anyway) the handle needs to be removed because the name would be chiseled on the metal underneath. No idea on stamps. |
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Post by garret on Feb 22, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -7
Will have to go out to the toolies n see if he is still alive, it's been six years or so. Have no idea...whats a good deal on swords? A stamp or name on the blade? Darn now I have read up. Swords from the samurai era were all handmade, but most WW2-era were made using machines and other more modern techniques; at least that's what I read up on. To find the maker of the blade (for a name anyway) the handle needs to be removed because the name would be chiseled on the metal underneath. No idea on stamps. even the tsubo (hand guard) can be worth a fortune if they have the right makers stamp, every part of the sword and lacquered wooden sheath was made by a master craftsman and individually can be worth thousands. and if it was a masamune or kanenaga,well lets just say your great grandkids would be thanking you |
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 22, 2015 13:36:01 GMT -7
Stuff is only worth as much as someone's willing to pay for it. Finding that someone is at least half the battle.
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Katanas
Feb 22, 2015 14:01:08 GMT -7
via mobile
Post by thywar on Feb 22, 2015 14:01:08 GMT -7
Yeah but it's the second half. Doesn't matter if you find them if you don't have the sword.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Feb 22, 2015 14:10:23 GMT -7
Collectors with money in their pocket are probably the lucky ones who get their hands on the Real McCoys besides museums.
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 22, 2015 14:58:02 GMT -7
Collectors with money in their pocket are probably the lucky ones who get their hands on the Real McCoys besides museums. The smart ones verify they're real, and ask multiple sources. |
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ie) What is tool steel vs the four digit spring steels vs through hardening and differential hardening? How would these compare to say, Crash blades hardening and steel types? All I really know at this point is that the old blades were folded over and over to make them more homogenous which is not a problem with modern steels. Actually, it seems that folding modern steel actually weakens it. Anyway, any info on this is most appreciated and if another thread is in order for this topic go ahead and move this post over if necessary. Thanks ya'll! 
