zoido Posted March 4, 2015 Report Posted March 4, 2015 The person selling this sword swears it is of antique origin, being new to the art I would appreciate some versed eyes assistance. Can you please take a look at the following inscription and let me know if it is indeed worth $300.00? Thank you for your time! I have tried image and hand translation to no avail. (For hours) Quote
paulb Posted March 4, 2015 Report Posted March 4, 2015 First impression Chinese attempted copy from the 1950s or 60s but could be newer than that. Sorry Quote
Wes Posted March 4, 2015 Report Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Zoido, This is definitely not a nihonto. There are a few signs but the most obvious one is that the quality of the steel is very poor. When you look at this blade, compare it to pictures of unquestionably real nihonto, either from this site or many others. The hada of a real sword never looks like that. Quote
zoido Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Posted March 4, 2015 Thank you all for your time, I appreciate it and am honored to have such advice! (My pocketbook also thanks you!) Quote
Jean Posted March 5, 2015 Report Posted March 5, 2015 Zoido,We will be honoured too, if you signed your posts as per the Board rules with your first name and an initial, this can be done in your profile Quote
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