interesting inscription on Sword Blade

[Luis22]

Hello Guys,

I saw this inscription on a sword blade most times are Chinese fakes with nonsense words but this one seems to be real. Can anyone help me?

thanks,

[GHP]

Engravings are very well done with nice balance. With that said ... they don't mean anything (that I can find) in Japanese -- except the first two kanji.

自衛
self-defense

陀武龍
steep-bank, martial, dragon

羅亭磨
gauze/net, cottage, improve/polish.



Maybe they mean something in Chinese? A poem??

--Guy

[Bob Coleman]

This is not the form of writing I would expect to find on a genuine Japanese blade. Kanji on the sword mune is not normal. Writing is usually on the hi side and also written in Sandskrit. I think you have found another Chinese copy with a new twist on presentation.

[Luis22]

Thanks!