one time i got a helmet in a box about 5 times too big for it with ZERO packing material. it had paint transfer on pretty much every side it came in contact with. luckily it wasnt anything spectacular, but damn, zero packing?????uuuugggghhhh. 12:46 that last medal is bulgarian. that soldier must have had an interesting career. 16:48 dont know about the lion and crown, but the red band means staff officer. nice hats.
Here you go! The Kanefusa lineage of swordsmiths of Mino Province dates back to the Muromachi era in the 1400's. The 23rd generation Kanefusa worked during the WW II era and was a direct descendant of this famous line of swordsmiths. This lineage continues today with the 25th generation Kanefusa. The 23rd generation Kanefusa's name was Kato Koichi. He was born in 1900. During the Showa period he studied under Kato Jumyo and worked in Seki (Mino / modern Gifu prefecture). During the war years he made many blades for the military, both army and navy, and for civil officials. He won numerous awards in sword exhibitions and contests during this period. He was ranked 1st Seat (National Swordsmith) in the 6th Exhibition of Swords held in 1941 (Slough). He was ranked Kibin no Retsu in 1942 by Kurihara Hikosaburo at the Tosho Banzuke (J.Kim). Many of his blades are signed as being prize winning blades. Blades by the 23rd generation Kanefusa have received origami from the NBTHK or NTHK. This school of swordsmiths is noted for making a special style of hamon known as "Kanefusa midare".
He was a very famous wartime smith from a family of sword makers:The Kanefusa lineage of swordsmiths of Mino Province dates back to the Muromachi era in the 1400's. The 23rd generation Kanefusa worked during the WW II era and was a direct descendant of this famous line of swordsmiths. This lineage continues today with the 25th generation Kanefusa. The 23rd generation Kanefusa's name was Kato Koichi. He was born in 1900. During the Showa period he studied under Kato Jumyo and worked in Seki (Mino / modern Gifu prefecture). During the war years he made many blades for the military, both army and navy, and for civil officials. He won numerous awards in sword exhibitions and contests during this period. He was ranked 1st Seat (National Swordsmith) in the 6th Exhibition of Swords held in 1941 (Slough). He was ranked Kibin no Retsu in 1942 by Kurihara Hikosaburo at the Tosho Banzuke (J.Kim). Many of his blades are signed as being prize winning blades. Blades by the 23rd generation Kanefusa have received origami from the NBTHK or NTHK. This school of swordsmiths is noted for making a special style of hamon known as "Kanefusa midare".
In the German series "Babylon Berlin" there is a character with miniature German awards, his name was Colonel Wendt.
Good series.
Love the sword wow
Thanks- it is really nice. I have held a lot of swords- this one feels "right".
one time i got a helmet in a box about 5 times too big for it with ZERO packing material. it had paint transfer on pretty much every side it came in contact with. luckily it wasnt anything spectacular, but damn, zero packing?????uuuugggghhhh.
12:46 that last medal is bulgarian. that soldier must have had an interesting career.
16:48 dont know about the lion and crown, but the red band means staff officer.
nice hats.
Very cool at the end. PLEASE tell the information when you find out.
Here you go! The Kanefusa lineage of swordsmiths of Mino Province dates back to the Muromachi era in the 1400's. The 23rd generation Kanefusa worked during the WW II era and was a direct descendant of this famous line of swordsmiths. This lineage continues today with the 25th generation Kanefusa. The 23rd generation Kanefusa's name was Kato Koichi. He was born in 1900. During the Showa period he studied under Kato Jumyo and worked in Seki (Mino / modern Gifu prefecture). During the war years he made many blades for the military, both army and navy, and for civil officials. He won numerous awards in sword exhibitions and contests during this period. He was ranked 1st Seat (National Swordsmith) in the 6th Exhibition of Swords held in 1941 (Slough). He was ranked Kibin no Retsu in 1942 by Kurihara Hikosaburo at the Tosho Banzuke (J.Kim). Many of his blades are signed as being prize winning blades. Blades by the 23rd generation Kanefusa have received origami from the NBTHK or NTHK. This school of swordsmiths is noted for making a special style of hamon known as "Kanefusa midare".
Good stuff there, Gents. Talk about a unboxing video that Japanese sword hasn't been apart in over 80 years....we hope. 😀👍🏻🇺🇲
Thanks for watching!
FYI, some of those British visor caps have the queen’s crown (Cold War), rather than the king’s crown (WWII).
Thanks!
Do people buy 1911a1 45's for movie production or do they rent them? I know you mentioned it early on in your video.
It depends what the item is and what they might need. We do both sales and rentals of things.
Hello you didnt say what year the Kai-Gunto was made.
He was a very famous wartime smith from a family of sword makers:The Kanefusa lineage of swordsmiths of Mino Province dates back to the Muromachi era in the 1400's. The 23rd generation Kanefusa worked during the WW II era and was a direct descendant of this famous line of swordsmiths. This lineage continues today with the 25th generation Kanefusa. The 23rd generation Kanefusa's name was Kato Koichi. He was born in 1900. During the Showa period he studied under Kato Jumyo and worked in Seki (Mino / modern Gifu prefecture). During the war years he made many blades for the military, both army and navy, and for civil officials. He won numerous awards in sword exhibitions and contests during this period. He was ranked 1st Seat (National Swordsmith) in the 6th Exhibition of Swords held in 1941 (Slough). He was ranked Kibin no Retsu in 1942 by Kurihara Hikosaburo at the Tosho Banzuke (J.Kim). Many of his blades are signed as being prize winning blades. Blades by the 23rd generation Kanefusa have received origami from the NBTHK or NTHK. This school of swordsmiths is noted for making a special style of hamon known as "Kanefusa midare".
@@militarycollectiblesshop Good of you to answer me,thanks
Is the Raf cap ww2? If so when will it be in the website my husband is asking.
Hello-
Actually with the crown type it is a 1950-60s RAF hat. But thank him for watching and thank you for asking!
@ thank you
Monty coat.
Crossed rifles began 1959
Yea you two goofs got some kool items there. Don't let Mark sell it all for half off like he did at the ww2 reenactment. 😅
haha - everyone loves getting a deal!
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