Japanese Army Officer Sword Tang Markings - can anyone translate?

[Brian Robinson]

Guy,
Yes..I read it as kore too. Not sure why spaced differently, but if there is one rule with Nihonto, it is that there are no rules

Brian

[nickn]

The hamon looks oil quenched to me
Look at the hard spots on the top of some of the gunome

[GHP]

Guy,
Yes..I read it as kore too. Not sure why spaced differently, but if there is one rule with Nihonto, it is that there are no rules

Brian

Brian,

Thanks for the confirmation. Oh yeah....."The first rule of Nippon-tou is that there are no rules; the second rule is: See rule number one."

Cheers!
--Guy

[tgn]

The hamon looks oil quenched to me
Look at the hard spots on the top of some of the gunome

Is that good or bad? I know practically nothing about Japanese swords.

Tom

[Stu W]

Is that good or bad? I know practically nothing about Japanese swords.

Tom

Neither good nor bad, just different. A water quenched piece would be more in line with a traditionally made blade and therefore more valuable. Oil quenching is indicative of a non traditionally made sword. They are often semi machine made and of significantly less value.

Perhaps Brian will comment further with nickn's comments in mind.

Regards,
Stu