Argoth

I Found 2 small N's on the hilt just under the Habaki. just saw them. Any meaning? N N

Anything more on the markings anyone?

Other forum......Mantetsu-to. Rolled from Manchurian railway tracks. Differential hardening using oil, may have a fairly inactive hamon, but no hada.

Just a thought. Could it be possible that this isnt plated at all and that this is a product of using Iron alloys containing Nickle and Chromium? In doing so it would withstand the elements better. People in another forum said they dont think that it was plated. It could potentially explain this so called buffed look.

I will see If I can get a friend from work that is a photographer to come over and take some more and better pictures. I myself have never had anything done to the sword at all. I dont have the money (Walmart Emloyee) lol! I will see what I can do tomorrow.

Thank you for your info and time

let me know if you need better pics

Please take the time to look at all of the pictures and let me know if only one of them is showing up.

Is there a reasoning behind this because I know a vet brought it back I didnt purchase it?

This is what I believe to be a WWII bring back wrapped in leather with copper underneath the leather. It has no mekugi-ana. It says Tian xin or Tenshin. Kanji has multiple meanings but one of the them that keeps coming up is heavens heart. (or that's at least what I think it says) and says the date (Showa) on the other. I was wondering if someone could translate the date also can someone tell me if this a gift shop sword, made for battle, or a fake. Any information at all really would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Point of this post is for personal knowledge of the item in my possession.