Any Thoughts on This Sword ?

[Stu W]

Hi Bill,

Regarding your comment about orientation, kanji on sword tangs are read from top to bottom as the sword is held upright with the tip uppermost so that's the way to photograph them.

Regards,
Stu

[Bill D.]

Thanks, Stu!

Very helpful information for those of us who are "kanji challenged" !!!

[Bill D.]

Geoff....

Thanks very much for your post!

What exactly is the mark on the edge of the tang that appears in your photo?

[GHP]

...What exactly is the mark on the edge of the tang that appears in your photo?

Bill,

According to Mr. Ohmura's gunto site, that is the manufacturer's number. In this case:

テ 七一
Te - 71


--Guy

[Bill D.]

Thank you, Guy!

[Geoff Ward]

Thanks Guy! I had the "7" "1" part but was unsure of the other character

[GHP]

Thanks Guy! I had the "7" "1" part but was unsure of the other character

Teamwork!!


--Guy