Scogg Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 I got this sword in a small bundle and would love to know the translation. Full disclosure: It’s seen better days… And I will likely be putting this sword on an eBay auction because it’s not the item in the bundle that I was focused on. If it sells, I will donate a small percentage of the proceeds to the NMB for the translation assistance. All the best, -Sam 1 Quote
mecox Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 Sam as above and probably this guy “Yasumitsu” (康光), real name Noguchi Shojiro (野口照二郎) born Meiji 40 (1907) from Tahara-mura, Kamo-gun in Gifu, registered as a Seki smith Dec 1943. It has a stamp, probably Seki partial and sideways 3 Quote
Scogg Posted July 31 Author Report Posted July 31 Thank you Mal! It is always cool to see these wartime smiths work and read their info. @Rawa A good question. My reason being it’s not a Nihonto, and it’s in REALLY bad condition + without visible hamon. I feel that between its non traditional nature, and its poor condition, that it’s below the standards of the NMB. Also, because it’s worth very little in its current condition, I think an eBay auction is my best bet for a fair deal; as I can accept whatever someone offers (I have no idea what to ask for a showato in “relic” shape ). I think it’s probably best to sell away, donate to the board, and keep whatever extra for whatever catches my eye next. As always, i'm open to hearing any counterarguments to my plan. -Sam Quote
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