heimdll Posted August 9, 2022 Report Posted August 9, 2022 I am at a loss at translation of the tang for this blade. I think I have figured the blade was made in 1943, 18th year of Showa period. I would appreciate any help. Quote
heimdll Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Posted August 9, 2022 Here is the other side, which I think shows 18th year of Showa period. Quote
Geraint Posted August 9, 2022 Report Posted August 9, 2022 Dear Ash. It might be Bishu ju Masayasu saku, compare here, https://collectorsmilitaria.com/imperial_japanese_gunto_mounted_gendai_katana_062108.htm All the best. Quote
heimdll Posted August 11, 2022 Author Report Posted August 11, 2022 Geraint, Thank you for the help. I think you are right. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 11, 2022 Report Posted August 11, 2022 @heimdll Any stamps or stamped numbers? Quote
heimdll Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 1:12 PM, Bruce Pennington said: @heimdll Any stamps or stamped numbers? No there are no stamps on this piece. 1 Quote
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