New Japanese Sword

[Fritziii]

Hello all, was able to get a sword today, pretty decent WW2 with a signed blade, the mounts appear to be normal army, came with a nice tassel and the handle is really nice with Dragon minukies, cutting edge measures 25.5 inches and is in good polish with a nice temper.

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[Death-Ace]

Like it! Nice Seki blade in combat converted traditional mounts!

[Fritziii]

Thanks, any idea who's signature or date is on the tang?

Fritz

[Death-Ace]

Thanks, any idea who's signature or date is on the tang?

Fritz

Unfortunately, not off the top of my head! I'll let one who's more well versed in Kanji answer!

Lev

[Fritziii]

Thanks Lev! I sent some pics to a good friend after I bought it and he seemed to read it as saying Kane Nori .

Fritz

[Stu W]

Photos of kanji are posted upside down.

Regards,
Stu

[Stu W]

I'll flip one for you ...

Regards,
Stu

[Fritziii]

Thanks Stu!

Fritz

[Stu W]

You are welcome and always think ... TTTT (tip to the top) when posting nakago kanji photos.

There's also this thread (particularly posts 1 and 3) to help with dates.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=627782

Regards,
Stu