Hello Florian,
Thanks for your feedback. Do you have any idea what the three holes to the right of the Kamon might represent? Are they purely decorative?
Hello Giordy,
Many thanks for your informed input. I never realised it could potentially be that old, as the blade doesn't seem to display a hamon.
I live in Kent, UK. Is there any sort of listing of Japanese sword experts in the UK?
Thanks again,
Anthony
Here's a clearer picture of this side. The small round disk appears to be the same copper metal of the other shapes (sorry, I don't know the correct terminology)!