Tachi I Thought I'd Share

[Lareon]

I bought this interesting Tachi today and thought I'd share it with you all.

 

Haven't picked it up yet so can't get any more photos than these but will update when I collect

 

Would love to hear everyone's opinion on it

 

 

[gun addict]

Sry but that’s a pretty bad Chinese fake 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Tony I don't have high hopes this is an original Japanese piece.

[Bazza]

Having said that, the engraving on the koshirae looks well done, especially the kojiri.  It has more than a passing resemblance to late 19th/early 20th century engraving on Naval swords.  The blade and its signature is NOT Japanese as has been said, but the koshirae looks as if it has been made by a talented hand IMHO.

 

BaZZa.

Edited November 19, 2021 by Bazza
amendment

[Lareon]

Thanks everyone. What language is the mei on the tang? Chinese?

 

There was a translation with it.

 

I may cancel the purchase now since I haven't paid yet 

[Lareon]

I actually picked up a second sword from the same auction and now I'm questioning it

 

If I could get your opinions on this one too that would be great.

 

Thanks guys

[PNSSHOGUN]

This is also a chinese reproduction. Best to cancel your orders ASAP.

[Lareon]

Thanks. I shall do

[BANGBANGSAN]

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