Hello,
I'm a bit confused and i would like get some opinions for this sword, i no have idea about japanese characters, are these reals?
I assume the sword could be repaired or modified but is a good one?
Thanks
Ed
Hello,
I'm a bit confused and i would like get some opinions for this sword, i no have idea about japanese characters, are these reals?
I assume the sword could be repaired or modified but is a good one?
Thanks
Ed
A better picture of the nakago or tang is required. Presently, you have it upside down and sideways. Take good pictures of the tang with the butt down and the sword blade up. Kanji are read from top to bottom. It is a genuine Japanese sword blade.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
Thanks Bob, the sword not mine ( yet ) i will try to get better pics but i can't assure.
Ed
Last edited by Edmil; 11-10-2012 at 10:02 PM.
Thanks Stu. I'm try to get some money, if i decide to buy it i promise better pics for review.
Cheers
Ed
Hi Ed
Your sword is WW2 made and signed "Seki Fujiwara Yoshinao"
Cheers Simon
I think this may be what it should look like. I'm going to post it and then try a visual comparison.
関 藤原義尚 作 (Made by Fujiwara Yoshinao of Seki)
Regards,
Stu
Very interesting.
Thanks for the info thekirsh.
Cheers
Ed
関藤原義尚作 = Seki Fujiwara Yoshinao saku.
An older blade and fittings refitted for military use. The ito wrap looks like leather over wood and the scabbard has a leather combat cover. Possibly done later in the war considering how basic the conversion was.
The gimei signature in post #4 is that of a Tenpō era (1830-1844) swordsmith by the name of Katō Tsunatoshi 加藤綱俊.
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