I was just looking at a photo of a tang sent to me by a gentleman who has a few sword parts he may consider selling Unfortunately I am not very good with kanji apart from basic numbers and a few basic characters I was wondering if I could have some help with translation.One of the characters looks similar to one found on the good luck flags.??Any help appreciated.Regards,Geoff
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Hi Geoff
Nagamura Kiyonobu Saku Kore
regards
Doug -
Thank you very much Doug! Good to see you!
Regards,Geoff
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Agreed, from Gifu.
長村清宣作之
You can find an example in Slough's, page 85. Rikugun Jumei Tosho. Made medium to high grade Showato and medium grade gendaito.
Hawley's ref: KIY 364,365. Nihonto Meikan NMK-218.
Sometimes found with the "tan" stamp (forged). Might be a half decent blade?Comment
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Thank you for the additional information Beater Unfortunately the photos would be too painful to post I was informed it was broken when as a child his brother used it to chop down a tree. The saya was all dented in from "sword fighting" and the tsuka was gone to time.
Cant win them all.... Regards,Geoff
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