Adrian I

With all due respect to your opinions, but the blade is NOT stainless steel. I know that there is a noticeable difference between photos and reality, especially for photos taken with the phone. Can you please help me with the translation of the writing from one of the seppa?

Thank you all for your comments! I appreciate them and I think this is the role of a forum, to debate and share opinions .. I promised that I would take some pictures with the blade, they are made with the phone but at least you see the hamon and some finishing details.

Thank you, Ray! It is indeed a good suggestion and wil contact Markus for an oppinion. ????

I payed a little more than 4000 Euro, with the auction house fee

Just spoke to the auction house.... wants me to provide the opinion of an expert to specify that the sword is not as described. Can you recommend anyone ... please. In Romania we do not have anyone specialised in this area... (

it is now clear to me that I paid too much for this sword ... yet, in your opinion, does it have any value?

If most of you think the blade is fake, I can make a complaint to the auction house, all purchases are protected and assured that they are real as described. I have also attached a photo to the auction house page with the product description...

Thank you all for your comments and info! I have made some more pictures of the fittings, as requested. Will make also detailed pictures of the blade

Thank you, Ken! Can someone please help with translation of the writing on the blade? I found here an article with a similar sword in design https://www.google.ro/amp/s/Japan-forward.com/as-sign-of-goodwill-president-putin-returns-swords-to-Japan/amp/

Hello everyone, I am from Romania and ever since I read in my teenage years James Clavell's Shogun I got an interest in the Japanese culture. I am exploring this fascinating culture and hope someday will be able to also visit Japan. Adrian

Dear community, So glad to find this forum, I spent the last two days reading through topics and posts. Great content! I have just purchased my first nihonto in an auction and I am eager to find more about this art piece. Unfortunately in Romania we do not have any specialists in Japanese swords so I rely on you to help me with some info if possible. What I know from the auction house is the approximate manufacturing date 1927, possible by Minamoto Yoshichika as imperial sword forged on the occasion of the coronation of Emperor Hirohito. This piece is more "art katana style" so it would make sense that is not meant for use but more for display purposes... Any comments or info is much appreciated!