Bas Posted May 13, 2018 Report Posted May 13, 2018 Hello, Some help wanted in translation of the mei on what looks like a Kai-Gunto. Sorry for the poor quality pics, (two different lights) these are as sent by the owner who is in his 80's. Thank you for any info. Quote
Bas Posted May 13, 2018 Author Report Posted May 13, 2018 Noticed the kanji is reversed on pics, enclosed right view pics Quote
Geraint Posted May 13, 2018 Report Posted May 13, 2018 Dear Bas. (Apologies if that is not your real name). Run away! This is not a kai gunto, indeed it is not a Japanese sword but a fake. The translation is worthless as is the sword. All the best. Quote
SteveM Posted May 13, 2018 Report Posted May 13, 2018 I don't think its the name of a smith. I think its a name somebody scratched on to the nakago - maybe the owner. Looks like 小村宇次 Komura Uji? Quote
Bas Posted May 13, 2018 Author Report Posted May 13, 2018 Dear Geraint Thank you so much for this info. I had my doubts and happy this is confimed. I will carefully deliver the message as the man is much older than the sword. Bas Quote
Bas Posted May 13, 2018 Author Report Posted May 13, 2018 Dear Steve M, Thank you for the info and the effort in translating. Bas Quote
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