rwmetalman Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Good morning, I was hoping someone might be able to help me with some markings on my new sword. The only thing i was told was that the sword was from 1890 and that it was hand made. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rob. http://www.flickr.com/photos/34656542@N ... otostream/ Quote
Grey Doffin Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Rob, Sorry for bad news but this looks like it was made yesterday in China. Don't throw away money on fakes. Buy some good books and study; then you'll know what to buy. Grey Quote
rwmetalman Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Posted November 27, 2011 I put a light layer of oil on the tang to bring up the makers marks. Do you have any idea what the markings stand for? Thanks Rob Quote
GregD Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 I put a light layer of oil on the tang to bring up the makers marks. Do you have any idea what the markings stand for?Thanks Rob As Grey stated,it looks like(and was )made in China yesterday and as such has nothing to do with Japanese swords.Anything else to do with this sword would be a waste of time and space on this forum. Greg Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Rob, in case you still don't understand, the marks on the nakago (tang) don't mean ANYTHING. They are faked by some Chinese shop that wanted you to think you were getting a real Japanese blade. You didn't. Go chop down a tree or two, & then at least you'll get something useful from that blade. Ken Quote
Marius Posted November 27, 2011 Report Posted November 27, 2011 Go chop down a tree or two, & then at least you'll get something useful from that blade. Ken, this is bad advice. As this might be stainless steel, chopping trees (I hope you have meant wood) could be dangerous. Sorry, Rob, old sport... Quote
rwmetalman Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Posted November 27, 2011 No worries......... I appreciate everyones input. Its nice to be able to come to a forum for some solid advice. Quote
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