Has anyone other than Kantaro taken measurements? I don't think this has anything to do with atomic bombs or power plant accidents.
Moreover, the Tsuba do not date from the 2011 timeframe.
I have two, because one of them is already nearly 20 years old, and I don't know how long the Geiger tubes last. Now I have a new one as well. However, the readings from the old one are still accurate.
Just for fun, I took some measurements of my collection using two different Geiger counters. I noticed that the old *tsuba* actually registered slightly elevated radiation levels. One Tsuba from the Muromachi period, featuring gold inlay, really started clicking away. Everything is still well within the safe range — but where does it come from?
Interesting blade. Maybe late nambokucho period. But die pictures should be better.
I wonder why all that interest is in the fittings. Its a nice old blade.
I'm not sure about that stamp Rawa.
I think its an india made replica
This is the nakago of the sword
https://www.proxibid.com/lotinformation/99580927/rare-late-wwii-Japanese-army-type-95-wood-pineapple-handle-nco-katana-with-scabbard