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[Marion]

Hi everyone

 

Could anyone please provide any information (Heritage/culture) on my Samurai sword stamped 98201 (see pictures). I am trying to preserve it and its heritage. After some effort I have for the first time removed the handle and discovered an average amount of corrosion (see pictures). How do I successfully clean handle to read Japanese writing? Writing on both sides of handle still visible, but need to removing corrosion should improve visibility. I did try to research information, pre world war 11 or earlier. A sword awarded to a general, it has pictures of a Samurai warrior, Temple, butterfly and various flowers. Gold gilding still remains in areas, but would have been originally heavily accented over the entire blade cover. This would have look spectacle possibly a show piece when brand new. It has two matching totems in blade sheath. I think it is all complete, don't know what it is worth? 

 

Regards

Marion

 

 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Marion, unfortunately this is a modern fake made in China. The crude signature, habaki with stamped numbers and poor quality fittings are text book Chinese I'm afraid.

 

http://www.jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html

[Marion]

5 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Hi Marion, unfortunately this is a modern fake made in China. The crude signature, habaki with stamped numbers and poor quality fittings are text book Chinese I'm afraid.

 

http://www.jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html

Hi John, thank you for your feedback, that's a bugga. Well  it appears to be a very good fake old sword. The blade appears to be made of correct metal. I will look at your provided webpage.

Many thanks

Marion

[Marion]

So sword is not worth insuring?

[Marion]

Lucky John, I was given this sword, so haven't out laid any money. I found you referred website, picking a fake to genuine Samurai Swords very informative. Now deciding if I should look for the real deal. Perhaps the Nihonto message board is the place to start?

Is there anyone on message board looking at down their Samurai sword collection by one?

Cheers

Marion  

[robinalexander]

Marion I have one or two that I will be moving on (mind you, others may have as well) ...I will PM (private msg) you.

 

Also, check out and keep your eye on the For Sale thread on this forum.

Rob

[Brian]

This is textbook fake. Blade is not even close to the real deal, but fools people expecting to see folds.
Everything about that one is a giant warning bell. But good on you for taking it like you did and considering a real one. Pretty sure the guys here can hook you up with the real deal. Nope, not worth insuring since it's about 50 bucks worth.