While waiting people posting Lugers.... snack is a Showato

alvin · 01-17-2010, 02:59 PM

Showato, i.e. Showa era sword, refers to any sword made during the Showa era, 1926 to 1989. "Showato" is used by collectors to also refer to non-traditionally made swords of the Showa Era. It also implies a lower grade of blade not usually of interest to Nihonto collectors.

But Showato of IJA could be interesting to war relic collectors. Show-off here is such a thing. Enjoy.

(1/2) The sword

01-17-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	While waiting people posting Lugers.... snack is a Showato Showato, i.e. Showa era sword, refers to any sword made during the Showa era, 1926 to 1989. "Showato" is used by collectors to also refer to non-traditionally made swords of the Showa Era. It also implies a lower grade of blade not usually of interest to Nihonto collectors. But Showato of IJA could be interesting to war relic collectors. Show-off here is such a thing. Enjoy. (1/2) The sword Attached Thumbnails