mtexter Posted August 24, 2020 Report Posted August 24, 2020 This saya came with a 28 + 7/16" katana signed Jumyo, no other parts, just a bare blade and saya. Thanks for looking! Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted August 25, 2020 Report Posted August 25, 2020 林? Looks like it was inserted at the same time as the black coating. Quote
mtexter Posted August 25, 2020 Author Report Posted August 25, 2020 Interesting. Probably not a maker's mark then, unless they identify themselves as a forest. Thanks Piers! Quote
SteveM Posted August 25, 2020 Report Posted August 25, 2020 林 = Hayashi, a common surname in Japan. 1 Quote
mtexter Posted August 25, 2020 Author Report Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, SteveM said: 林 = Hayashi, a common surname in Japan. Oh cool! So if for example, James Woods (American actor) were Japanese, he might be called James Hayashi? 1 1 Quote
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