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Post by zellris on Oct 2, 2017 16:13:48 GMT
Hi I recently came into possesion of a katana and was curious as to find out who made the blade. I dont expect it to be a old antuique because the wear on the blade is not that extreme. But it at least looks worn enough to at least not be brand new. I have looked around some myself but due to my non existent knowledge into kanji or japanse text of any nature i saw it best to seek assitance elsewhere. I hope someone would be able to assist with this so i can find out more about the smith of the blade. Sorry for poor grammar as English is not my first language.
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Post by MAjoseph on Jan 18, 2020 3:01:41 GMT
My name is Mark Joseph, I recently obtained a katana from my grandfather who passed away. This sword came back with him from WW2. I am having a hard time deciphering the sword maker and date. Can anyone help me. Thank you
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Post by phoule on Jan 26, 2020 7:22:48 GMT
That blade has no value. It's a Chinese replica commonly known as "fake". The engravings means nothing as it's gibberish.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Jan 26, 2020 8:18:08 GMT
Hi I recently came into possesion of a katana and was curious as to find out who made the blade. I dont expect it to be a old antuique because the wear on the blade is not that extreme. But it at least looks worn enough to at least not be brand new. I have looked around some myself but due to my non existent knowledge into kanji or japanse text of any nature i saw it best to seek assitance elsewhere. I hope someone would be able to assist with this so i can find out more about the smith of the blade. Sorry for poor grammar as English is not my first language. 止少中貝大水=stop youth middle shell big water LOL!
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Post by reptaronice1 on Jan 27, 2020 7:27:26 GMT
Hi I recently came into possesion of a katana and was curious as to find out who made the blade. I dont expect it to be a old antuique because the wear on the blade is not that extreme. But it at least looks worn enough to at least not be brand new. I have looked around some myself but due to my non existent knowledge into kanji or japanse text of any nature i saw it best to seek assitance elsewhere. I hope someone would be able to assist with this so i can find out more about the smith of the blade. Sorry for poor grammar as English is not my first language. 止少中貝大水=stop youth middle shell big water LOL! You can tell just by the way the kanji lines look on the engraving. They are so clean and machine looking, different from any real signature I have seen
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Post by reptaronice1 on Jan 27, 2020 7:30:14 GMT
Hi I recently came into possesion of a katana and was curious as to find out who made the blade. I dont expect it to be a old antuique because the wear on the blade is not that extreme. But it at least looks worn enough to at least not be brand new. I have looked around some myself but due to my non existent knowledge into kanji or japanse text of any nature i saw it best to seek assitance elsewhere. I hope someone would be able to assist with this so i can find out more about the smith of the blade. Sorry for poor grammar as English is not my first language. With the fake engraving I would highly question the steel it is even made of
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Post by bradc on Jan 27, 2020 18:07:17 GMT
That looks like a Horimono (carving on blade) rather than the Mei (Signature).
On a signed blade the signature will be on the nakago (tang) under the tsuka (handle).
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Post by Rozzemoon on Jun 4, 2022 23:46:04 GMT
Hello I was given this wakazashi and can't figure out what the signature says wondering if anyone can help
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Post by eastman on Jun 5, 2022 1:48:13 GMT
Hello I was given this wakazashi and can't figure out what the signature says wondering if anyone can help
there are a couple of people here who are good at that, but they will need a clear picture to work from.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 5, 2022 14:02:23 GMT
Hello I was given this wakazashi and can't figure out what the signature says wondering if anyone can help ??? None of our members have a crystal ball to my knowledge. You will need to give us a clue. A photo would be great. For that you will need to become a member.
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