charms52 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Good day to you have been referred to you by Darcy...have a sword with writing on it and would like to know what it means. Unfortunately only have it on a pic so would really appreciate an email address o I can forward i to you. Kind regards Charmaine Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Charmaine, If you wish to send it to me at excelsiorilluminati@yahoo.ca I would be happy to post it here for you and have a go at the translation as well. Welcome aboard, BTW. John Quote
charms52 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Posted March 9, 2009 Hi John Have just sent through to you....many thanks it really is much appreciated! Kind regards Charmaine Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Here is the photo cropped and reformatted. John Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 A mix of kana and kanji that is beyond me. I can make out ....no.....Kai.......to. Have to wait for those more accustomed to this. John Quote
charms52 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks so much....hopefuly someone will be able to decipher it....will keep checking back!!!!! regards Quote
Nobody Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 血気の勇を戒むること (Kekki no yuu o imashimuru koto) - Forbear hot blooded courage. Quote
Brian Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Bit late on this one, was emailed it and just logged on to post it. Thought it looked odd. Modern blade or fantasy piece maybe? Brian Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 It looks like it is on a yumi to me Brian. Quote
charms52 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Posted March 9, 2009 Hi there Need to learn the lingo here lol! What is a Yumi???? Regards Charmaine PS: Thankyou all for the speedy response really appreciated it. Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 I'm glad Koichi san could help you out Charmaine. We can't tell what the slogan is on. I thought it might be a bow (yumi) as in bow and arrow. It looks to be wooden in the picture. John Quote
Brian Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Charmaine did say it is on a sword, so only time (or more pics) will tell. However I can't see this being a genuine Japanese sword. Not signed that way, and in whatever place that is? If we could have a bit of background on the item it would help to verify it. Regards, Brian Quote
John A Stuart Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Gosh, I missed that in the original post or forgot it due to my Oldtimers disease. Most un-swordlike, perhaps some koshirae part. A shot of the whole thing would be nice. John Quote
charms52 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Posted March 9, 2009 Hi all Will try and get a pic of the complete sword and send it. Am really so intrigued in this web page.....am seriously considering getting into this! Thankyou so much you are all so interesting and may I say passionate! Kind regards Charmaine Quote
charms52 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Posted March 10, 2009 Hi there all Ironically I watched a programme last night on our History Channel and they showed how the Master Swordsmiths make these swords.....and now I understand the beauty of these swords and the time taken to make them. Absolutely amazing! Regards Charmaine Quote
Brian Posted March 10, 2009 Report Posted March 10, 2009 Charmaine, Don't forget that this entire site is run by a SA'frican If you would like to see and learn more, check out the newly formed South African Japanese Sword Society (http://www.sajss.org) and let us know. We have small displays from time to time that may be of interest. No-where to buy swords locally though...although members do sell of one or 2 from time to time. Regards, Brian Quote
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