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Antique MURATA Japanese Sword -WW II/Old WW2 Muratato Samurai TACHI -Tassel










Antique MURATA Japanese Sword -WW II/Old WW2 Muratato Samurai TACHI -Tassel
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai army officer’s Muratato shin-gunto sword available. A sword in this condition would make an important addition to any collection.
The tang has stamped kanji. Murata Tsuneyoshi developed the “new Japanese-European combined sword system”.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have the matching assembly numbers ’25’. The blade measures 26 1/8″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This fine sword has a metal brown/red-lacquered scabbard.
This Muratato has a pierced tsuba. The handle/tsuka has a tachi curvature to it.
This sarute/tassel loop has a blue/brown company grade tassel.
Here is information from Ohmura’s studies:
Murata-tō
Tsuneyoshi Murata an army Major General Baron, is the expert of shooting. He developed the famous “Murata Rifle”.
Then, he aspired after improvement of a Guntō and made the Guntō to the trial himself using the saber metal (sword
steel of German Solingen) of stock of the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal.
Since this sword cut very well, he completed the blade which instruction of Kanenori Miyamoto, Sukekane Yokoyama, etc.
was received, Sweden steel and a Japanes steel ratio were dissolved by 6 to 4, and he dissolved mincement and this at
1,500 degrees C, and carried out One-piece forging (Ichimai-Gitae) and carried out oil hardening. The bone of the head
of a pig was splendidly cut in October, Meiji 24 (1891) using two blades by the sharpness examination in an Arsenal.
Since there were no abnormalities in two blades, it depended on this result and this blade was adopted as the Guntō.
This blade was cheap, since an officer was also easy to come to hand, it was greatly used by Nissin and the
Russo-Japanese War, and it was proved that it was the practical use Guntō strongly turned off well to rust.
This blade was manufactured in the army “Tōkyō Artillery Arsenal (Tōkyō Hōhei Kōshō)”
The Mei cut with a “Shōjū (Rifle)-Kanemasa”, carried out the archaic script of the 4 characters of the Tsuneyoshi
Murata to the bottom of it, and struck the stamp compounded to 2 characters.
Name of an era and the serial number are stamped on the reverse side of a Tang.
In addition, the Mei of “Kanemasa” or “Murata Tsuneyoshi ” was cut by the sword which Tsuneyoshi Murata forge himself.
In order that there might be no “Hamon” in the mass-produced blade, evaluation of a sword community was not obtained.The blade which Yoshitsune Murata forge himself
Blade length: 83.185cm. Edge length: 66.357cm. Tang length: 16.827cm. Curvature(Sori): 0.714㎝
The blade style is “Kogarasumaru”. It seems that Hamon was drawn by etching. All the blades that he forge cannot be
found by this type. It seems that there was much ordinary structure. Three Mekugi holes mean that the Shirasaya, the
saber, etc and the Koshirae changed.
It was dedicated by the Type-98 Koshirae, without touching a Mekugi hole. For the reason, Habaki has twice as many
ordinary length as this due to a Mekugi hole.(Photograph offer:Mr.Frank Stand in U.S.A)
“Mukade-giri-maru”which the Tsuneyoshi Murata made the model of the Murata-tō.
Mukade-giri-maru: 1000 or more are a front Tachi.
The celebrated sword of the tradition said for the Hidesato Fujiwara to have received from Ryūjin. Now, this Tachi is
a treasured sword of the Ise Shrine. Major General Murata made this Mukade-giri-maru the model of the Murata-tō.His Imperial Highness Prince Chichibu’s practice sword (reserve)
Edge length: 66.7cm. Curvature(Sori):1.6㎝
← Mei: The Tachi for Guntō way practice was imitated.
This was manufactured in Tōkyō Artillery Arsenal
Ura Mei: August, 1933 lucky day Serial № 116 →
Tōkyō Artillery Arsenal trademark stampWhen it guessed from a Mei and Emperor Taishō’s second Imperial prince
(next Prince Chichibu) entered a military academy, this sword was
presented to practice of the Guntō.The Murata-tō which imitated the Mukade-giri-maru was presented to the Imperial-Family officer. There is no telling
who did the sword making when. After Major General Murata retired, this sword was modeled on the Tachi which the
Imperial-Family officer was using for practice of a Guntō, and was forged.
It is a precious sword which can check the figure of the sword of the starting point of the Murata-tō.Mass-production Murata-tō
Edge length: 61.5cm. Curvature(Sori): 0.9cm. Hi (Slot) which pierced through all blades and Middle-Kissaki.
← Mei; Shōjū (Rifle)-Kanemasa
Ura Mei: October, Meiji 23?(1890?) →
Serial № 7-17Hard to read this sword tang Mei(signature) because the tang is
rusty. Furthermore, an exact period cannot be read because of a
Mekugi hole.
If 1890 (?) years are right, it will be called the trial production
blade or a trial production mass-production blade before the army
adoption in 1891.
The stamp which compounded the archaic script of the Tsuneyoshi
Murata to two characters is not found.
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SIGNED—WW2 Japanese IJN Naval Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection








SIGNED—WW2 Japanese IJN Naval Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Collection
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Navy Officer’s kai-gunto sword available. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is signed. This sword was made by Fukumoto Kanemune. There is no arsenal stamp on the tang/nakago, so this may be a gendai sword. At the very least though, this sword will be oil-tempered.
The blade measures 22 1/2″ (measured properly from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki).
This sword has a black leather combat combat cover over its wood saya. Some collectors refer to these swords as Naval Landing Forces swords.
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WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old WW II Shin-gunto -4TH SEAT KANEYOSHI













WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old WW II Shin-gunto -4TH SEAT KANEYOSHI
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s shin-gunto sword available. This maker of this sword, Kaneyoshi, was awarded 4th Seat at the 1941 Japanese Sword Exhibition. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade measures 26 1/8″ (66.4 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. There is a showa stamp above the signature.
This sword has a desirable wavy temper line/hamon.
This sword has a higher grade pierced tsuba. Additionally, the saya has the high grade spatter-lacquer finish.
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WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection






WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife available. Richtig fighters of this style (with brass guard and aluminum pommel) are pictured in Bill Walters’ Book II, and in Bill Wright’s Theater Knives book. This desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.
This knife was made by a legend in knife-making. Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs. Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife. Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s. These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.
This knife measures 10 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 7/8″. There is no sheath with this knife. This Richtig knife is one of the unmarked knives that Richtig made. Richtig was told by the War Production Board that he was only allowed to use a certain quantity of metals deemed important to the War effort. Richtig called that decision ‘bul_____’–he felt what would be of greater importance than using these important metals in weapons? So he made fighting knives during World War 2 beyond what the government allowed; he didn’t mark these knives made above his metals quota with his name, so the government couldn’t come after him.
A brass guard/aluminum pommel Richtig dagger is hard to find–this knife would make a great acquisition for any collector.
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WW2 US Marine Raider Stiletto Knife ETCH -Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS








WW2 US Marine Raider Stiletto Knife ETCH -Camillus USMC CARLSONS RAIDERS
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1 vintage WW II Camillus Marine Raider stiletto fighting knife available. This knife has the blade etches so often missing from these knives. This knife is an important part of American history, and would make a rare addition to any collection.
This knife was carried by a member of Carlson’s Raiders. See page 86 of Mike Silvey’s book Knives of the United States Military — World War II for a photo of the Raider stiletto.
This Marine Raider stiletto measures 12 5/16″ overall. The blade itself measures 7 1/4″. The blade etches ‘U.S.M.C.’, and ‘CAMILLUS CUTLERY CAMILLUS N.Y.’ are perfectly clear.
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US WW2 Theater Knife w/Defused/Inert Japanese Mortar Fuse Pommel -Collection



US WW2 Theater Knife w/Defused/Inert Japanese Mortar Fuse Pommel -Collection
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St. Croix Blades BUYS KNIFE COLLECTIONS. Contact us via email at info@stcroixblades.com, or call us at 715-557-1688 to sell your collection.
1 U.S. World War II theater fighting knife available. This is an unusual and desirable theater knife. The pommel was made from a de-commissioned/now inert Japanese mortar fuse. This theater fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
Theater knives are fighting knives made by soldiers in the field, or by craftsman here at home for soldiers. Knives made by soldiers were often made with materials that were readily available to them–like plexiglass spacers made from enemy aircraft windshields, aluminum, brass, leather, and blades or handles from Issue fighting knives.
This large combat knife measures 14 3/4″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 3/4″.
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Rare UNCLE BOB RIGGS Knife -US WW2 WW II Fighter -V for VICTORY -Collection/Old











Rare UNCLE BOB RIGGS Knife -US WW2 WW II Fighter -V for VICTORY -Collection/Old
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1 very difficult to find Uncle Bob Riggs World War 2 combat knife available. The Uncle Bob Riggs WW2 fighter is always marked on the blade with the ‘V’ for Victory sign. This rare Bob Riggs fighter would make an important addition to any collection.
The WW2 Bob Riggs fighter typically has 6 brass handle pins, a stag handle, the ‘V’ for Victory sign, a blade fuller, and a sheath with a brass liner with the top edge of the brass curled over the sheath throat.
The Uncle Bob Riggs combat knife is larger than most WW2 fighting knives. The blade measures 8 1/8″ long. This knife measures 13 1/8″ overall.
Finding a WW2 Uncle Bob Riggs combat knife in exceptional condition like this knife is exceedingly rare.
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US WW II Blade-marked Imperial M3 Trench Fighting Knife -MINT CONDITION











US WW II Blade-marked Imperial M3 Trench Fighting Knife -MINT CONDITION
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1 mint condition blade-marked Imperial World War II M3 trench knife w/M8 scabbard available. This U.S. M3 fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The M3 trench knife is blade-marked ‘US M3 IMPERIAL’. The M8 scabbard is stamped ‘U.S. M8 B.M.CO.’.
The knife’s blade measures 6 13/16″. This knife measures 11 11/16″ overall. The pommel is peened, and has the flaming bomb stamp.













































































