Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto original?

[Kasper]

Hello,

I´m new and would like to ask you if this Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto is an original one and what is the average value. I´m looking to buy it.
Unfortunately I don`t have better pictures.
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards
Kasper

[RussM]

Hi Kasper, looks to be an original sword with matching (?) numbers on the blade and scabbard throat. The knot looks to be a reproduction.

Regards

Russ

[Kasper]

Thank you Russ, any idea about the value in Europe of it? I can`t find anything on european public web sites.
Regards
Kasper

[Bruce Pennington]

Kasper,
I agree with Russ on both the gunto & the tassel. Made by the Seki Sword Co., Inspected by the Nagoya Army Arsenal, for the Kokura Arsenal.

You can read all about them here: Non-commissioned officers Gunto 1935 (Type 95 GuntM)/title>

For pricing, have you tried ebay or other EU auction sites? They run $1,000 in the US on average. Prices seem to be recovering from the COVID lockdowns.

[Nagoya10]

Not an expert, but does the blade look sanded, with the tip rounded? If so, that would reduce the value, in my opinion.

[Bruce Pennington]

Tip is a normal Type 95 kissaki. I think you probably mean the very point of the kissaki, yes that might be rounded from a break. Without better pictures, can’t really speak to your question of sanding.

[Kasper]

It is an original, according to the posts here and I will try to get it. If I succeed, I will post better pictures.

[Kasper]

Update, unfortunately I missed to get it :-(