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MichaelZWilliamson

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These two came through from an estate that included a possible Persian yataghan (it may be an Indian copy) and some contemporary repros.

 

With the small knowledge I have, I've tentatively assigned these to early 20th Century, pre-WWII, but obviously, I'm here looking for expertise.  All input welcome.

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They are in focus, but I think the light and the talcum are making it a bit difficult to read. I will try and rotate them and re-upload.
I would think the katana to be a Shinto....but far earlier than 19th c.
Can we get an overall shot of the tanto without fittings or habaki?
 

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Interesting that both mekugiana aren't round. Overlapping holes? Something else that requires a slot, rather than a hole? Yes, much higher resolution, please.

I noticed that. I haven't seen that before. I wasn't sure if it was a sign of a rehilt, just close to the first.

 

I don't know if I can get a better picture of the signature.  Would it help to fill with white out or something similar? Or direct light for shadow?

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Dear Michael.

 

Not necessarily the case, it is quite common with shorter blades to find a longer saya with more curve and almost impossible to find a saya that will fit another blade well.  If you want to check then a thin dowel or some other item will easily tell you the depth of the saya which you can compare with the blade.  As long as it's a good fit when assembled you have nothing to worry about.

 

All the best.

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