High Quality Gunto Repair

[Bruce Pennington]

I just picked up a Type 95, version 2, NCO gunto with what appears to be repaired damage to the edge, just before the kissaki. It's about 1 in. long, half raindrop shaped. The fill is different in color, rougher to the touch. The edge is slightly concave. There are 2 other nicks and various perpendicular scracthes.

I don't know whether the repair was done on the mainland or at a traveling field repair site, but it's cool to have an actual example of what I've read in books about the field repair groups!

[Bruce Pennington]

For those interested here's the serial number. It's my first one with inspector marks on the tsuka, inside tab of the throat piece, and on the drag.

[MAP]

I must say, that pumpkin looks like an awfully tempting target.......

[Bruce Pennington]

I'd be lyin' if I said the thought hadn't passed through my mind too!

[lew07]

I must say, that pumpkin looks like an awfully tempting target.......

Heh Heh I was thinkin that.

[MAP]

A nice and very interesting blade nonetheless!