Kleme88

Many thanks Steven and Obiwan. I have taken the advise of Brian (Administrator) and am trying to learn some more and hopefully not ask stupid questions. The Fujiwara Kanefusa 23rd Generation page on the Japan World Index depicts the exact charecters as my sword. "Noshu Seki ju Ni Ju San Dai Fujiwara Kanefusa saku kore". This is the stupid question time....Am I correct to assume "....Ni Ju San Dai...." is a date? If so, can someone let me know.I can't figure it out.... Kleme

Hi. first time on this great site. I recently found an old Japanese blade in an antique store near home (Sydney Australia). The owner Bill who is a friend of mine said he was given the blade by his neighbour years ago. The old Scotish neighbour has long since passed away, but Bill tells me he served in New Guinea during the war. Bill fondly remembers the old bloke using the blade to hack at shrubs and trees and on occasion use it to trim the edges of his lawn. I intend to hang the sword on a wall as a conversation piece. I would love to know what is written on the tang, where and when it was made...etc. I'm sure Bill would appreciate it also. And whether you think it is worth while restoring it back to a sword. Sorry for the long winded rant. Kleme