marinus

Thanks for all the response. I will show pictures of the handle. No signature on it. I don't think it was made by a famous swordsmith and no prove that it was in the hands of general Hasimoto or admiral Yamashita . (names fictional). greeting from Marinus from the Netherlands. Still not bad receiving it as a present.

thanks for information.( that from the bamboo mekug or peg. )never heard of it before . And I dont know anything about the terms but i am going to find out. i will find someone who will help me the coming days /weeks. i even do not know if it is a factory sword or handmade. Maybe somebody can see it by the blade.

i dont know how to remove /replace it and i am scared to destroy things. Maybe i search for somebody who knows how to do it.

This Japanese sword was given to me bij acquaintances of my wife one year ago. The father of te male acquaintance served as a soldier in Indonesia. ( Just like my own father was sent to Indonesia) Received it Together with the kris and old rifle. They moved from a big house to a small apartment and they had no space for it anymore. It was in their shed for more than 20 years . Original from Indonesia, that is for sure. Maybe you can give me a reply and information about it. (thanks a lot) ( see pictures) Marinus ( 25 kilometers below Rotterdam) the Netherlands