Jacobbuckler Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 I have a sword that has been in the family since brought back from ww2. There is supposedly photos from the field. Once those are retrieved I will also post depending. If I could get some help identifying the markings please. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted June 2 Report Posted June 2 Looks like KUNITOMO (= TACHI MEI). This is not a military but a civilian sword that should be researched and treated carefully. Never rub or clean the NAKAGO (= tang) to make the signature readable.... 2 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 3 Report Posted June 3 Jacob, Like Jean said, this is an older blade mounted in leather covered saya (scabbard) for WWII. The experts may be able to estimate the era of your blade by the photos provided. However they may need the following measurements: 1 1 Quote
Shugyosha Posted June 3 Report Posted June 3 8 hours ago, ROKUJURO said: Looks like KUNITOSHI (= TACHI MEI). This is not a military but a civilian sword that should be researched and treated carefully. Never rub or clean the NAKAGO (= tang) to make the signature readable.... Hi Jean, might be Kunitomo: 国友 1 1 Quote
Jacobbuckler Posted June 3 Author Report Posted June 3 (edited) I dont know why it won't let me add photos now but measurements are Nagasa- 28in. 71.12 cm Nakago- 7 5/8 in. 19.3cm Kissaki- 1 3/8 in 3.5cm Edited June 3 by Jacobbuckler Adding cm 1 Quote
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