mercierarmory Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Wow! I was just asked to help out with another translation and I just don't have the time to work on them. I am trying to be a friend, but when dealing with a 4 year old and a 4 month old, when does anyone have time?! This one looks interesting, but he said his grandfather used to cut tobacco with it when he brought it back after the war. If he did, it doesn't look too bad. The tsuka is trashed but the tsuba is still present and so is one menuki. Any thoughts? Mike Quote
cabowen Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 I'm thinking you would get more replies if you posted pictures of the item.... Quote
mercierarmory Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Posted June 23, 2011 LOL I'm not sure what happened. Lets try again. Quote
cabowen Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 清雲子景勝之作 Seiunshi Kagekatsu kore saku made by Seiunshi Kagekatsu Seems to be an unlisted smith....Guessing shinshinto..... Quote
mercierarmory Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Posted June 24, 2011 Here are the tsuba and menuki that belong to the sword Quote
mercierarmory Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Posted June 24, 2011 Here is an overall shot that he provided and a closeup of one section. I wish I was able to see it in person to look for damage due to what it was used for after the war, but he doesn't live nearby. It has some corrosion but I don't know about other issues yet (nicks, cracks, scratches etc). Quote
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