Swords of the Minatogawa Shrine
The Shinto Minatogawa Shrine in Kobe, Japan, was build in 1872
In December 1940 the navy established a forge at the Minatogawa
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Plate 22-13 Kai-gunt? with blades produced at the Minatogawa S
Top Sword: A 241⁄2 inch (622 mm) blade signed Minatogawa Jinja
Center Sword: A 27 inch (686 mm) blade signed Minatogawa Jinja
Bottom Sword: A 253⁄4 inch (654 mm) blade signed Minatogawa Ji
3 Herman A. Wallinga, “Gendaito Made at the Minatogawa Shrine
Type 97 Naval Kai-gunt?
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