johnnym

Ludolf, Thank you very much for such a quick reply. One of the things I must do is get the Hawley book. "Hawley gave him the TAD 64" Since I do not have the book available can you tell me if this would be a mediocre rating for a smith? Thank you!!!! John

Hello Everyone! This a a great forum and I finally joined to become a little more educated and involved. As it happens I have my first question regarding a translation that I am some dificulty with. I have been able to decipher the following characters: 1-7 numbered from tip of blade to bottom: 1-? 2-? 3-? 4- ju 5- chu 6- katsu? 7- kore 8- saku? Any help on the translation and on the smith would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! John