Hello, I have a sword that I'm trying to identify. It has very few markings. I have had it for about 30 years but don't know anything about it before that. I'll post some photos. here's what I do know;
- the blade has an obvious hamon
- the only stamp on the tang is an "anchor"
- below the anchor is a very faded character that I have tried to photograph. it is obviously not stamped but written
- the Habaki does not have a "notch" like most of the authentic ones I've seen. it also appears to be a different type of metal as it is not rusty, possibly silver
- the habaki as a few lines/marks on one end that look like they were put there on purpose
- the top plate attached to the part with the floral print (Fuchi I think it's called) has two English numbers stamped in it, an "8" and a "5". I have seen other authentic swords with English numbers stamped here
-besides the blade itself I have 4 other parts that I believe are original to this knife. the biggest part (Tsuba I think) is very heavy and rusty, possibly iron.
Can anyone help? Any ideas? Please let me know. Thanks so much,
Andrew
