Thank God this is a Chinese fake. If this kind of butchery was done to even a lower end authentic gunto it would have been a crime. Even so, I couldn't help cringing when you touched the blade with your bare hands....then the Break Free.....then power tools.....on the nakago no less! I'm going to have nightmares tonight.
If you ever try to find and buy a REAL Japanese sword (in traditional or gunto mounts), do your research first. Trust me, I made the same mistake when I got into collecting Japanese swords. Look at both fake and real Japanese swords; you will see a difference. And stay away from ebay; your better off looking at antique shops and estate sales. Again, I must stress, never remove ANY rust, and NEVER sharpen a Japanese sword. If you want it to be sharp, you MUST have it polished by an expert.
@Nihonto45 Thanks for the comments. I guess I just couldnt let the rust lie... OCD I guess.. Your assessment of the swords authenticity is very interesting. I've had my doubts about it my self. Either way its a good looking piece and it wasn't expensive to me. I know there is quite the process to properly sharpen and polish a sword properly and I would take great care of a sword that I have a more financial investment in. And I guess as much as it pains me I will leave the rust on in the future.
Your sword is not an authentic shin-gunto. It's not even Japanese. I could tell by the wrapping on the tsuka (handle), and I could see that the hamon (temper line) was acid etched. Yours is obviously a Chinese copy, made in the last few years. Also, unless you know how to polish a Japanese sword (which takes YEARS of practice) do not attempt to remove ANY rust. For instance, HAD your sword been authentic, by removing the rust from the tang (like you did in the video) you made the it worthless.
@ProjectVanBand Blast!!! I should have taken a better picture of it while I had it apart. If I ever take it apart again I will take you up on your offer. It was just to much of a pain the first time. LOL!!! Dang Im lazy!!! Runny Runny999 is having a contest but I way to lazy to cook for it. Blllllah!!! LOL!!!
fun to watch. all that equipment! is that your garage? i don't have a garage but if I did its probably where i would hide porn and blow. but not really. =)
@ozzy78 Oh yeah, a man has to have a place to retreat and be with his nefarious collections of porn n blow. How else are we expected to get any real work done around the house?
@MicknFumi I did. Yeah, theres no telling that swords history prior to it coming into my possession. Im guessing it was a mass purchase for that dealer and wasnt stored with much care. Im thinking from some of the photos Ive seen it was stored close to a body of salt water. But no worries now; shes all cleaned and oiled!
From what I understand this is an old military saber. I felt kind of ill at first when I thought you were restoring a shinken with that kind of equipment. If you get hold of any shinken then don't clean it like that. It will totally destroy its value (even if it is rusty). Its a shame that this sword was let to get into that condition and you did a great job restoring it but be careful with shinken.A new shinken will probably be $1000. Polish it like that and it won't be worth that much for long
@Entropy102 From what I know its quite the process to polish a sword of quality using different kinds of river stones. Im sure the heat generated from the frictions of the buffing wheals I used cant be good for them.
Could these sabers be used like you do in your videos?
@edtomorrow : From what I understand these sabers are based on a type of sword called a tachi which is a bit longer and slightly more curved than the ones used in Iaido. I am guessing that would change how they are used but the difference may be marginal. Different people use different sizes of shinken and iaito based on their own stature/strength. I don't have a concrete answer to the question of it can be used or not so I wouldn't really like to commit to an answer if that ok. ;)
@Entropy102 No, thats an awesome answer. More than I've been able to find out about the Gunto on my own. Being military issued Im guessing they're some what combat ready unless they're just ceremonial. The blade has that wood grain look to it so Im guessing its a notch above the ol standard display types. Im sure I would damage the sword or my self trying to cut mats like you do with out being trained but was just wondering if the ol Gunto could meet that task.
@edtomorrow Since it is military issue it should be of higher quality than a display one but these gunto were ceremonial swords. The sword I used to cut the mats was a shinken. Those things are crazy sharp. You would not be able to handle a shinken like you handled the gunto in this video, i.e. it would probably have cut through your glove. It may be possible that you could cut things with it but not with the ease of a shinken. I don't think it would splinter against wet straw put it that way
@ClaudiaNihon That song is pretty good. Its Mr Oizo or Flat Eric... I think he goes by both... Or Mr Oizo was this yellow puppet in some Levi's commercials from the 90's. Look him up its Kawaii.. LOL!!!
I love before and after things.. LIke something is just soo bad before but someone comes along and fixes every thing and its sooo awesome after... I love that stuff!!!
@ploysr08 It was kinda scary cleaning it. It was pretty sharp and I was afraid that the force from the buffer wheels might kick it back or knock it out of my hands and chop my toes off or cut a finger off... Not this time!!! LOL!!!
@Theytoldmetodoit1 Thanks... Yeah, I worked on it off and on for about 2 weeks... First by hand then using the Dremel... That was taking to long so I bought the Grinder... That did the trick!!! Now I have to get after the one with the Brass hilt. Thats going to be fun... Ugh!
Awesome!!! the $40 I spend on creams and lotions paid off!!!! Yeah these are pretty cool swords.. As far as I know they are folded steel and can be used in combat unlike for display only jobbers... And they're pretty cheap too. I have 7 so far and need to buy some more! Its a sharp bastard too!!!
Thank God this is a Chinese fake. If this kind of butchery was done to even a lower end authentic gunto it would have been a crime. Even so, I couldn't help cringing when you touched the blade with your bare hands....then the Break Free.....then power tools.....on the nakago no less! I'm going to have nightmares tonight.
McGruff5150 3 months ago
I hope that sleep has returned.. Gomenasai.. @McGruff5150
edtomorrow 3 months ago
If you ever try to find and buy a REAL Japanese sword (in traditional or gunto mounts), do your research first. Trust me, I made the same mistake when I got into collecting Japanese swords. Look at both fake and real Japanese swords; you will see a difference. And stay away from ebay; your better off looking at antique shops and estate sales. Again, I must stress, never remove ANY rust, and NEVER sharpen a Japanese sword. If you want it to be sharp, you MUST have it polished by an expert.
Nihonto45 10 months ago
@Nihonto45 Thanks for the comments. I guess I just couldnt let the rust lie... OCD I guess.. Your assessment of the swords authenticity is very interesting. I've had my doubts about it my self. Either way its a good looking piece and it wasn't expensive to me. I know there is quite the process to properly sharpen and polish a sword properly and I would take great care of a sword that I have a more financial investment in. And I guess as much as it pains me I will leave the rust on in the future.
edtomorrow 10 months ago
Your sword is not an authentic shin-gunto. It's not even Japanese. I could tell by the wrapping on the tsuka (handle), and I could see that the hamon (temper line) was acid etched. Yours is obviously a Chinese copy, made in the last few years. Also, unless you know how to polish a Japanese sword (which takes YEARS of practice) do not attempt to remove ANY rust. For instance, HAD your sword been authentic, by removing the rust from the tang (like you did in the video) you made the it worthless.
Nihonto45 10 months ago
the katana gave me a mental erection and a psychological orgasm...please excuse my aroused enthusiasm. Man, tis fabulous stuff!
Oldenyouth 11 months ago
@Oldenyouth When you put it that way... It doesnt sound soooo bad... Glad I could help out! LOL!!!
edtomorrow 11 months ago
Wow that looks really purdy.... Hope it doesnt have American blood on it though..
flymistaslick 1 year ago
you look like u know what ur doing!!!
if you send me a clear pic of the inscription my husband can read it.
if you want to know bad enough to take a pic or short film of it then send me a private message and ill give you an email to send it to.
nice sword for sure!
ProjectVanBand 1 year ago
@ProjectVanBand Blast!!! I should have taken a better picture of it while I had it apart. If I ever take it apart again I will take you up on your offer. It was just to much of a pain the first time. LOL!!! Dang Im lazy!!! Runny Runny999 is having a contest but I way to lazy to cook for it. Blllllah!!! LOL!!!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
fun to watch. all that equipment! is that your garage? i don't have a garage but if I did its probably where i would hide porn and blow. but not really. =)
ozzy78 1 year ago
@ozzy78 Oh yeah, a man has to have a place to retreat and be with his nefarious collections of porn n blow. How else are we expected to get any real work done around the house?
edtomorrow 1 year ago
Cleaned up nicely...I'm no expert either. But maybe if you oil it, it won't rust again.
MicknFumi 1 year ago
@MicknFumi I did. Yeah, theres no telling that swords history prior to it coming into my possession. Im guessing it was a mass purchase for that dealer and wasnt stored with much care. Im thinking from some of the photos Ive seen it was stored close to a body of salt water. But no worries now; shes all cleaned and oiled!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
From what I understand this is an old military saber. I felt kind of ill at first when I thought you were restoring a shinken with that kind of equipment. If you get hold of any shinken then don't clean it like that. It will totally destroy its value (even if it is rusty). Its a shame that this sword was let to get into that condition and you did a great job restoring it but be careful with shinken.A new shinken will probably be $1000. Polish it like that and it won't be worth that much for long
Entropy102 1 year ago
@Entropy102 From what I know its quite the process to polish a sword of quality using different kinds of river stones. Im sure the heat generated from the frictions of the buffing wheals I used cant be good for them.
Could these sabers be used like you do in your videos?
edtomorrow 1 year ago
@edtomorrow : From what I understand these sabers are based on a type of sword called a tachi which is a bit longer and slightly more curved than the ones used in Iaido. I am guessing that would change how they are used but the difference may be marginal. Different people use different sizes of shinken and iaito based on their own stature/strength. I don't have a concrete answer to the question of it can be used or not so I wouldn't really like to commit to an answer if that ok. ;)
Entropy102 1 year ago
@Entropy102 No, thats an awesome answer. More than I've been able to find out about the Gunto on my own. Being military issued Im guessing they're some what combat ready unless they're just ceremonial. The blade has that wood grain look to it so Im guessing its a notch above the ol standard display types. Im sure I would damage the sword or my self trying to cut mats like you do with out being trained but was just wondering if the ol Gunto could meet that task.
edtomorrow 1 year ago
@edtomorrow Since it is military issue it should be of higher quality than a display one but these gunto were ceremonial swords. The sword I used to cut the mats was a shinken. Those things are crazy sharp. You would not be able to handle a shinken like you handled the gunto in this video, i.e. it would probably have cut through your glove. It may be possible that you could cut things with it but not with the ease of a shinken. I don't think it would splinter against wet straw put it that way
Entropy102 1 year ago
@Entropy102 Cool! Thanks for the info and taking the time to reply. Gambatte!!!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
@edtomorrow : No worries mate :D
Entropy102 1 year ago
@ClaudiaNihon That song is pretty good. Its Mr Oizo or Flat Eric... I think he goes by both... Or Mr Oizo was this yellow puppet in some Levi's commercials from the 90's. Look him up its Kawaii.. LOL!!!
I love before and after things.. LIke something is just soo bad before but someone comes along and fixes every thing and its sooo awesome after... I love that stuff!!!
Thanks Claudia!!!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
woah Ted!! It's so coool!!! but kinda scary too! lol
ploysr08 1 year ago
@ploysr08 It was kinda scary cleaning it. It was pretty sharp and I was afraid that the force from the buffer wheels might kick it back or knock it out of my hands and chop my toes off or cut a finger off... Not this time!!! LOL!!!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
Wow! you worked hard on that sword. It came up beautifully.
Theytoldmetodoit1 1 year ago
@Theytoldmetodoit1 Thanks... Yeah, I worked on it off and on for about 2 weeks... First by hand then using the Dremel... That was taking to long so I bought the Grinder... That did the trick!!! Now I have to get after the one with the Brass hilt. Thats going to be fun... Ugh!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
Awesome!!! the $40 I spend on creams and lotions paid off!!!! Yeah these are pretty cool swords.. As far as I know they are folded steel and can be used in combat unlike for display only jobbers... And they're pretty cheap too. I have 7 so far and need to buy some more! Its a sharp bastard too!!!
edtomorrow 1 year ago
i love swords, i used to have a few in my room.
screw guns, real men use blades lol
ps: you have beautiful hands <3 lol
TokyoBrando 1 year ago