Japanese iconic weapon

[alvin]

Originally Posted by alvin

RIAC has one for December. Probably will go high though. It looks genuine on pictures. A little bit special because it's made by Manchuria Railway Corporation in 1940. RIAC posted the mei picture upside down...

The estimation is uncomfortable. But who knows... there are dedicated collectors. We will see where it goes next week.

http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/66/lid/1671

Just checked, this RIAC Manchuria railway sword sold $3450 (BP included) yesterday. Obviously, there are some collectors on cold steel.

The marking on the handle was standard for this type: "Build Asia united. Made by Manchuria Railway". In old war movies, it's a common scene seeing paint on wall saying "Royal Army comes here to help you building a great paradise". Next to the slogan, a few human heads were hanged there.