Jump to content

dirtvictim

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    36

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by dirtvictim

  1. dirtvictim
    Yes everything fits perfect, handle has some damage but very good fit. Since the blade is signed and not military I was concerned as to the authenticity of these fittings. The saya is wood and almost all fittings are non magnetic. Thanks for the info it helps. David
  2. dirtvictim
    Wondering what the numbers on this fitting means. None of the other fittings have a number. This is a non military marked blade. Thanks David
  3. dirtvictim
    Hey guys just signed up to check out the forum and seek info on a blade. Looks like a lot of information to digest. I am a watchmaker by trade but have made several knives over the years. I made a few leaf spring swords in the 80's after being introduced to angel sword at the Wisconsin ren fair. My finest work was a matching pair of hand made Ninja To that angel sword bought off me. Along with being a watchmaker I currently make and sell a custom g10 handle conversion to a couple Cold Steel knife models.
  4. dirtvictim
    i will assume you believe it to be fake. no worries i had no expectations. still nicer than my paul chen bamboo and cost way less.thanks again for the input. David
  5. dirtvictim
    Guessing you mean blade condition along hamon. Hope these are clear enough.
  6. dirtvictim
    Ok cleaned tang as Stephen suggested. Don't see any other markings or kanji. Deeper rusting near hole. Blade length is about 25.5" oal 33" thanks again for your input. David
  7. dirtvictim
    I get the feeling you guys wouldn't want me to destroy any blade that has potential. Thanks for the consensus, I will clean it as Stephen suggested and post more pics afterwards.
  8. dirtvictim
    That idea makes me nervous, can I get a consensus from other members here? I will look up articles to confirm but so far I've only seen where they say don't touch the rust.
  9. dirtvictim
    What's the rule on wiping off rust, I was told not to, I know not to touch the blade. Also under magnification it looks that this is layered.
  10. dirtvictim
    Thanks for the info, I may need to have this authenticated then. Any other input is appreciated.
  11. dirtvictim
    Wondering if someone can help me decipher the kanji on this old sword. Any help would be appreciated. Some basic info: this has what appears to be 1940's fittings, wood scabbard. Blade is pretty clean and sharp all the way, Hamon is super nice. Tang is rusty and kanji are deep set. Handle has damage but is complete. Fittings are non magnetic aside from the ball with the hoop and also the lock. Thanks for any help. David
×
×
  • Create New...