Eds Posted May 11, 2023 Report Posted May 11, 2023 I've included many pictures of the MEI since it's so faint. . . .. Quote
Mark S. Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 I don’t want to disappoint you, but something very ‘off’ with nakago and kissaki of this blade… Mechanically buffed/polished beyond recognition? 1 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 Doesn't look right at all and would steer clear of it unless you just want the fittings. Quote
ChrisW Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 2:02 AM, Mark S. said: I don’t want to disappoint you, but something very ‘off’ with nakago and kissaki of this blade… Mechanically buffed/polished beyond recognition? Expand Definitely looks like someone went at this with a buffing wheel. Kissaki's geometry is destroyed beyond recognition. Quote
uwe Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 First guess was “定正”, but I doubt . Also couldn’t find a reference for that… Quote
ROKUJURO Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 In addition to the dubious features, the TSUBA is wrong - this is a TANTO TSUBA. Quote
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