Hello,
I was directed here by Clive at to-ken.com, hopefully someone can help me identify the sword I have. The sword belongs to an elderly relative who is looking to sell it. I have offered to try and find out a bit more about it. The sword was bought in Camden, London in the 1960s and my aunt tells me that she believes the writing on the tang is 'an old Japanese script', and that the sword had been with one family for many generations.
Clive Sinclaire at to-ken has identified the mounts as from the 2nd World War period and believes that the writing isn't Japanese at all. I am hoping that my aunt is right and that this is an authentic Japanese sword. There is writing on each side of the tang. I attach some general pictures to give you a feel for it. It anything isn't clear I will try to take more pictures of any element.
I look forward to your comment.
Martin
