Photo of an IJA Officer with Shin-Gunto

[skeeter4206]

It is very cool! Especially so considering Alvin's heritage.

I hate asking this, as I know nothing of Alvin. Im just curious of his heritage. If you dont mind. Cause that sword with that picture are very interesting. Im just curious about the story behind it. definitly a sword I would love to add to my collection of things.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by skeeter4206

Im just curious of his heritage.

Not a family heritage. I collected four Japanese swords. Since there is a need to raise some cash so I can give an expensive C96 a try (not sure its condition yet, just a possibility), so I sold three of my shin-guntos. Unfortunately, the $$ that I earned on EBAY went to my wife's account, and she insisted on spending those money on "useful" things. I lost my swords without gaining anything.... That's the side story.

I listed this sword on EBAY for a week or two, no one bids on it. So this one left in my collection. Recently I bought a rack to put it on my room.