An NCO samurai sword

[Logictox]

Here are the photos you requested Stu W.

[Stu W]

Thanks. They assist me to confirm that is a 2A version with the cut away front seppa (washer/spacer) and the shape of the saya (scabbard) drag is as it should be for a Tokyo First Arsenal sword.

The absence of stampings on the iron fuchi versions is not unusual.

Regards,
Stu

[Logictox]

Stu W. Thanks again for the response. Is there anyway to determine approximate date of production?

[gerrit]

I like this one!

In hand these Gunto's are well balanced and i agree they are fierce looking blades!
Stu helped me out with my first one also!

Regards,
Ger

[Stu W]

Although there are a couple schools of thought on dating these swords I subscribe to the Dawson timeline. Have a look at the pinned thread and you can see where yours fits in.

IJA Type 95 NCO Sword Info

Regards,
Stu

[Logictox]

Stu W,

Great post and thank you for all the information. I orderded my copy of "Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition". Oh and I did purchase the other sword the veteran had, I will post photos of it soon.