Sukaira Posted yesterday at 01:16 AM Report Posted yesterday at 01:16 AM Wanted to share a Taikei Naotane that I recently acquired that has a secret engraving for "Ichimonji" on the bottom. Is anyone else familiar with this type of thing? Is there a specific reason(s) or is it just a total "this would be cool" kinda thing? 2 Quote
Natichu Posted yesterday at 02:28 AM Report Posted yesterday at 02:28 AM While I (unsurprisingly) have no insights to share, I for one would love to see more pictures of the rest of the sword if you're willing to share! Quote
ROKUJURO Posted yesterday at 02:57 AM Report Posted yesterday at 02:57 AM In my eyes it is not an "ICHI". Could be a simple file test for hardness but also a secret mark to recognize it from other NAOTANE blades.. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted yesterday at 04:04 AM Report Posted yesterday at 04:04 AM Is the blade made in Bizen Den? Quote
Brian Posted yesterday at 06:10 AM Report Posted yesterday at 06:10 AM That's filed, not carved, and I am pretty much 100% sure it's got nothing to do with Ichi. Likely just a marking the smith used to identify it, maybe from others while finishing it. 1 Quote
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