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LARGE Japanese WW2 MIKASA BATTLESHIP Naval Dirk -Toshihide Dagger -Hideaki
LARGE Japanese WW2 MIKASA BATTLESHIP Naval Dirk -Toshihide Dagger -Hideaki
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Do you have a collection of Japanese dirks or Japanese military swords to sell? Call or text St. Croix Blades at 715-557-1688, or use this link https://stcroixblades.com/contact-us/ to Contact Us!
1 large Japanese World War 2 Mikasa Battleship Naval dirk available. This Japanese dirk would make a rare addition to any collection.
First note that this Mikasa Naval dirk is oversized (see photo comparing this dirk to an early 1st variation Naval dirk). The forged 9 5/16″ blade has kanji horimono reading ‘The Fate of the Empire is decided by this Battle‘.
The mei on the nakago reads (beneath heavy rust) ‘Mikasa Gun Steel Hideaki’. Hideaki also went by the art name Toshihide. Horii Toshihide (Horii Hideaki) is rated very high in Slough’s book–2.8 Million Yen. Toshihide earned Special Honor Noted Seat–Sword Forging Teacher at the 1941 Exhibition.
The ura-mei (reverse side mei) is the date this dirk was forged.
Note that in addition to this dirk’s large size (17 3/8″), this dirk has premium polished same (rayskin) as opposed to sharkskin. Uncommon for a Japanese Naval dirk.
Also see the images at left from Ohmura’s study site ohmura-study.net/912.html.
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KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU WW II Japanese Army Officer Sword/Katana Antique/WW2
KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU WW II Japanese Army Officer Sword/Katana Antique/WW2
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Do you have a collection of World War 2 knives, Japanese Swords, and/or German daggers and militaria to sell? Contact St. Croix Blades to sell your collection. 3 MAJOR collections purchased just within the last few months. St. Croix Blades will travel to you–no need to photograph your collection first. Reach us via phone/text at 715-557-1688 or via email info@stcroixblades.com.
1 desirable Koa Isshin Mantetsu WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s sword available. This Japanese Mantetsu sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword has exceptional early mounts. Note the deep red color of the lined habaki. Note too the early War red color of the fittings.
This sword is signed ‘KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU SAKU’–meaning ‘Develop Asia by One Mind Mantetsu respectfully made this’. The reverse side of the nakago is dated. The spine of the nakago is also marked. This fine sword measures 26 1/8″ (66.3 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine).
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Japanese WWII Army Tanto Dagger -Old Antique WW2 Samurai Sword -Knife
Japanese WWII Army Tanto Dagger -Old Antique WW2 Samurai Sword -Knife
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1 antique WW2 Japanese Army tanto available. Tanto swords like this one were carried by Japanese soldiers during World War II to evoke for them the spirit of the Samurai. This Japanese tanto would make an important addition to any collection.
This tanto could be easily carried in a pack. The blade measures 5 5/16″. The nakago/tang is not signed. When in its shirasaya, this tanto measures 9 1/2″ overall. This Army tanto was a wavy temper line. The hamon is genuine, and is oil-tempered.
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Japanese WW2 FORESTRY DIRK -Antique Samurai Sword/Foresters Dagger
Japanese WW2 FORESTRY DIRK -Antique Samurai Sword/Foresters Dagger
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1 harder to find ca.1903 through World War II Japanese Samurai Forestry Dirk available. This dagger would make an exceptionally rare addition to any collection.
This dirk has nickel fittings. It has a leather saya. The blade has an acid-etched temper line.
The blade measures 9 1/4″. This large dagger measures 14 1/8” overall.
This is a fine example.
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JAPANESE WW2 SHIN-GUNTO ARMY SWORD -GENDAITO -‘NAGAMITSU’ -FULL POLISH KATANA
JAPANESE WW2 SHIN-GUNTO ARMY SWORD -GENDAITO -‘NAGAMITSU’ -FULL POLISH KATANA
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword available. This full polish katana was made by Nagamitsu. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This is a desirable hand-made gendai sword. This sword’s hamon is exceptional.
The blade measures 26 3/16″ (66.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
Note the superior koshirae.
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Japanese WWII Army Tanto Dagger -Old Antique WW2 Samurai Sword -Tempered
Japanese WWII Army Tanto Dagger -Old Antique WW2 Samurai Sword -Tempered
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1 antique WW2 Japanese Army tanto available. Tanto swords like this one were carried by Japanese soldiers during World War II to evoke for them the spirit of the Samurai. This Japanese tanto would make an important addition to any collection.
This tanto could be easily carried in a pack. The blade measures 5 5/16″. The nakago/tang is not signed. When in its shirasaya, this tanto measures 9 1/2″ overall. This Army tanto was a wavy temper line. The hamon is genuine, and is oil-tempered.
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WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old Samurai -IJA Army/Rare PLIMPTON COLLECTION!
WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old Samurai -IJA Army/Rare PLIMPTON COLLECTION!
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Have a collection of Japanese Samurai swords that you want to sell? No need to take exhaustive photos and be forced to accept a check as payment. St. Croix Blades will travel to you, and will pay you Cash for your collection. Contact Us using the heading above, by emailing info@stcroixblades.com, or by calling or texting 715-557-1688.
1 Japanese WW2 Army NCO sword from the Plimpton collection available. This NCO sword was photographed and will appear in John Plimpton’s upcoming book. John including this sword in his book, because this sword has no serial number. An unusual variation!
As mentioned, this exact sword is the sword appearing in the upcoming Military Swords of Imperial Japan book by John E. Plimpton on Japanese military mount swords.
A photo of the page from Plimpton’s book featuring this sword is available upon request.
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JAPANESE WW2 SHIN GUNTO ARMY SWORD -GENDAITO -‘MASAYASU’ -FULL POLISH KATANA
JAPANESE WW2 SHIN GUNTO ARMY SWORD -GENDAITO -‘MASAYASU’ -FULL POLISH KATANA
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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword available. This full polish katana was made by Masayasu. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This is a desirable hand-made gendai sword. This sword’s hamon is exceptional. See the photos for a closer look. This sword was made with tamahagane, and was water-tempered. Note the hada/grain in this sword not exhibited in most WW2 gendai-to swords.
The blade measures 26 3/16″ (66.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
Note the superior koshirae.
