SteveM Posted March 14, 2021 Report Posted March 14, 2021 The picture at the top contains a patriotic slogan, the first word of which is being covered by the habaki. It should say 七生報告 一撃必殺剣 Shichishō Hōkoku Ichigeki hissatsu-no-ken The top line means roughly, "Though I may die seven times, I will rise again for my country". It is a common slogan found on wartime items. The second line means "Sword that will slay the enemy with one strike". The bottom picture contains the swordsmith's name 頭山満翁邸内 笠間一貫齊繁継作 Toyama Mitsuru Okina teinai Kasama Ikkansai Shigetsugu saku The swordsmith is Ikkansai Shigetsugu. You should be able to find information on him in this site. A very collectible item, I would think. 4 1 Quote
vfc Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Posted March 14, 2021 Steve you are a champion thank you. Quote
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