Imperial Navy Sword

[Wblastoff]

Stu
Thank you for your time, expertise and eloquence.
As you know you cannot buy this knowledge, It can only be obtained by those who love what they do.
I will await further instructions and try take better photos!

Best
Bill

[BOB COLEMAN]

Stu
Thank you for your time, expertise and eloquence.
As you know you cannot buy this knowledge, It can only be obtained by those who love what they do.
I will await further instructions and try take better photos!

Best
Bill

Hi Bill-
Stu has done an excellent job of describing what is needed. Your present pictures show a shiny blade with an indistinct temper line. Cut down on light and no flash. Judgement from the current pictures only indicate a factory made non traditional blade. Taking good pictures of a blade takes practice and patience.

[Wblastoff]

Update.
I removed the Menuki (clockwise) with all the care of a surgeon.
With just the lightest pressure the handle slid off.
The only marking I could find was on the hand guard just under the Seppa. (see picture)
Interesting logo of some sort manufacturer?
I returned all pieces to their original positions and all is beautiful again.
I have really been learning on this one!
Please any input would be great!
Thanks for your help in getting me this far

Best
Bill

[ghp95134]

That last photo shows the Suya Shōten Co, LTD. stamp -- it looks like a harp {below, far left}





--Guy

[Stu W]

Indeed it is the Suya Shōten Co. stamp and the blade, while in fantastic condition, still appears to me to be plated with a false hamon.

Regards,
Stu

[BOB COLEMAN]

Indeed it is the Suya Shōten Co. stamp and the blade, while in fantastic condition, still appears to me to be plated with a false hamon.

Regards,
Stu

I agree with Stu. Nothing has changed my opinion that this is a plated blade with artificial hamon