Late war sword

**Tank Destroyer** · 01-25-2014, 09:29 PM

If you collect ww2 japanese blade everyone needs a late war last ditch blade. Not the best quality, but not as common as early and middle war blades. Marty

**RH1941** · 01-25-2014, 09:54 PM

Marty I agree

**Stu W** · 01-25-2014, 10:12 PM

Hi Guys,

I like to think of these Type 3 as late war pieces but not yet what I would call last ditch. I've seen much worse produced later on. They were, in my view, a switch to a more serviceable combat weapon as compared to the Type 98.

The wartime type Gunto for army officers 1943 (Type 3 GuntM)

I have several and while they usually have 44 and 45 dated blades one of mine has a 43 dated blade.

They can also be found with star stamped Rikugun Jumei Tosho Swordsmith blades and occasionally other gendaito blades. Here is an example of a star stamped one.

Regards,
Stu

**RH1941** · 01-25-2014, 10:17 PM

Stu very nice . You have some great photos of your swords. Gary

**rickyodicky** · 01-25-2014, 10:21 PM

I saw this sword in person. It's gorgeous. Nice job, Gary. I think Brian was a little annoyed at your good fortune. Hah!

**Stu W** · 01-25-2014, 10:25 PM

by RH1941

Stu very nice . You have some great photos of your swords. Gary

Thanks Gary,

While I do periodically take some good photos of my swords, and that sword is mine, on this occasion I must credit Moses Becerra for taking those photos. And Yes, they are used with his permission.

Regards,
Stu

**BOB COLEMAN** · 01-25-2014, 10:37 PM

this type mounting comes in two variations. There is the model you bought, which is the more common. There is another variation with a rough lacquered wood scabbard and heavily lacquered handle wrap. This form always contains true gendaito just as your model contains factory made blades. I have never seen a variance to these variances. Interestingly enough, some of the gendaito I have seen in these mounts in my opinion rate far better in quality than other earlier war time gendaito I have encountered.

**RH1941** · 01-25-2014, 10:39 PM

Ricky it was great seeing you today, Did you pick up anything else. Stu Moses Becerra took some great photos of your sword. Gary

**sargetom** · 01-25-2014, 10:55 PM

I went to that show today also! A good show that was well attended, I bought some ammo but as always at theseshows most prices are a little high-good purchase!