Aroth Posted July 4, 2013 Report Posted July 4, 2013 Hi there! I found this board while searching for information regarding a sword my father in law has had for many years. There are 6 symbols, plus a chrysanthemum at the very top. I can get more pictures if needed. Thanks in advance!! Andrea Quote
hxv Posted July 4, 2013 Report Posted July 4, 2013 It looks like Yasuhiro. May we see the entire tang, shape of the sword, and may be the hamon, please? The signature alone can't tell much. Regards, Hoanh Quote
geekman Posted July 4, 2013 Report Posted July 4, 2013 Bitchu (no) Kami Tachibana Yasuhiro. There were about 4 generations of Yasuhiro. Unable to tell which generation this blade is at this time. From the signature, it doesn't look like the 1st. Brian Quote
Grey Doffin Posted July 4, 2013 Report Posted July 4, 2013 Hi Andrea, It looks like someone has cleaned the upper section of the tang. If so please make sure he or she does no more, as this has seriously damaged the sword. Grey Quote
Aroth Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Posted July 10, 2013 Hi and thank you for the replies! The sword has not been cleaned (at least since we acquired it). Here are some additional photos to help with identification. The handle of the sword has gold colored monkeys, and what we think is stingray skin. I tried with limited success to get good photos of these. The other photo is of the 'butt' of the sword. Andrea Quote
hxv Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 Andrea, Can you post close up pics of the sword? Also, a pic of the entire tang would be helpful. Regards, Hoanh Quote
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