lumhechati Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Could someone help me with this translation if it's readable.bought ww2 katana and it's not gov.issue and parts are puzzling.ill post picture of the tsuba which is iron of dragons (hand carved) and solid silver habaki (cracked pattern) i hope the signature is readable. Quote
lumhechati Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Posted June 22, 2017 here are a few more pictures of script Quote
Mark Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 hard upside down but maybe Hankei a very famous maker from later 1600's Quote
mywei Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 looks like 繁慶 hankei not sure of legitimacy but many gimei around of this smith Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 i'll post pictures of whole sword Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 Here are some new pictures of whole blade was remounted for ww2. Quote
Geraint Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 Hi Roy. (Please add your name to your posts as per rules.) What you seem to have is a civil sword mounted as a gunto, the saya looks like a handachi mounting, the tsuba is a Namban one. The mei is not what you should be too excited about, have a compare with this one and note the shape at the very tip of the nakago. http://www.sho-shin.com/hankei.htm Regardless a nice thing. Enjoy. Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 I took sword to a Japanese interpretation service men reads like nods Zenashirou??? Quote
Brian Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 Don't try and translate sword tangs literally. Most Japanese wouldn't read them like they are supposed to be read.Forget what they said...you already have the answer above. Legit? Probably not. But doesn't mean the sword is bad. More false signatures than real ones some say. 1 Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 Thank you all the help I'm gonna take pictures from under my microscope all thanks and God Bless. Roy Weatherford Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 We're gonna send it off to be certified if it his legitimate zip then pay to have polished and sharpened it least we'll know for certain it is a nice sword has a intriguing Harmon it's there looks awesome.thanks Roy WEATHERFORD Quote
lumhechati Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Posted June 23, 2017 Thank you helping really. Roy Quote
lumhechati Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Where would I send it to for certificates to authenticate it please. Quote
lumhechati Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 . Here are some pictures from microscope hopefully readable thanks. Roy w Quote
Jacques Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 For once, There are 3 essential points to check out on Hankei's nakago. 1 - Overall shape of the nakago, this one seems matching 2 - very deep machi. 3 - Lack of tagane makura (hankei always engraved his mei like horimono). 2 Quote
lumhechati Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Any idea what say's or who it is?? Quote
Ray Singer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Roy, you have the answer above in multiple posts. The signature reads Hankei (the name of smith). Suggest Paul Martin to help with the process of submitting for authentication. Please do not have this restored by an amateur or anyone other than a certified Japanese togishi (polisher). 1 Quote
nagamaki - Franco Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Where would I send it to for certificates to authenticate it please. see, http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/20321-nthk-2017-west-coast-shinsa/ If you cannot attend this show, highly recommended, you could still contact the show organizers and/or members here on NMB to find help in submitting your sword. Should your sword pass shinsa there will likely be at least one of 2, if not both, fully trained polishers in North American in attendance at the show to consult about restoration, as well as dealers who offer polishing services to Japan. 1 Quote
lumhechati Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Forgot bottom half.sorry thanks ROY. Quote
lumhechati Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 LORD THANK YOU FOR HELPING I have terminal cancer (lung,2 types of skin now brain tumor) I couldn't fully understand sorry multiple repeated questions GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU KINDEST REGARDS ROY Quote
Ray Singer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Very sorry to hear that Roy. Reach out if you need help reaching Paul or need any further feedback on your sword. Paul can be found through these links below. https://www.facebook.com/paul.martin.3363 https://www.facebook.com/The.Japanese.Sword/?pnref=story thejapanesesword@gmail.com The recommendation to send to the upcoming NTHK shinsa is also a good one. Thomas Helm I believe has a service for mail-in: NTHK2017@TORYU-MON.COM LORD THANK YOU FOR HELPING I have terminal cancer (lung,2 types of skin now brain tumor) I couldn't fully understand sorry multiple repeated questions GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU KINDEST REGARDS ROY 1 Quote
lumhechati Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Posted June 25, 2017 Mr Raymondsinger in your judgement would be worth having authenticated meaning does it seem fairly correct for HANKEI's work due to treatments I have limited funds I want send it in and even have restored ,maybe fair to say it could pass??? Quote
lumhechati Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Posted June 25, 2017 I wanted to post pictures of the blade 1is of edge under microscope hopefully the Harmon can be seen. Quote
Ray Singer Posted June 25, 2017 Report Posted June 25, 2017 Roy, I would rather leave that to a shinsa team but if it were mine I would absolutely send to San Francisco. That would be a starting point before considering restoration. You would be doing yourself a disservice proceeding with restoration or selling the sword until it has been evaluated. Best regards, Ray Quote
lumhechati Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Posted June 25, 2017 Thank you I'll do it God Bless you .roy Quote
lumhechati Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Posted June 27, 2017 Found this on line possible reference thanks Roy Quote
lumhechati Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Posted June 28, 2017 Here a few pictures in sunlight thank Roy 1 Quote
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