Shamsy Posted November 25, 2021 Report Posted November 25, 2021 Hello all, I have been given the opportunity to assist a military museum with the identification of their Japanese swords. I will add a number of swords with pictures and basic measurements. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated and will be passed on to the curator. Swords will be labelled for easy reference. I'll tidy this thread when I have time. 2 Quote
Shamsy Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Posted November 25, 2021 Sword 1: Kai-gunto It has at some stage been attacked with a sander and is overall in fairly poor condition. No stamps or mei evident Three mekugi-ana Suriage Only the faintest hamon left, maybe midare Clasped hand sarute Polished same saya Seppa all have scratched markings. Along with the habaki the most evident is two lines Gentle oroshi Nagasa 66cm Sori (hard to measure but shallow) Kasane 0.8cm Kissaki 3.5cm Mihaba 6.1cm My best bet is a tachi that was cut down and remounted. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted November 25, 2021 Report Posted November 25, 2021 Hi Steve, a nice example but shame about the sanding. Looks almost like Jizo Boshi, perhaps Mino. Look forward to seeing the others. 1 Quote
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