Kruse Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 I recently acquired this katana from a friend of mine, who bought at an auction some 15-20 years ago. The nakago, as seen, does not have a hammered/engraved signature, but rather a written one. I'm hoping someone in here can help me identify this sword. Thanks in advance for your time! A few technical specs on the katana: Tang length: 260mm Blade length: 685mm Blade height at heel: 30mm Blade thickness at heel: 7,8mm Pictures: (file size was too big to attach directly..) https://ibb.co/L9djh4v https://ibb.co/6mqWqbz https://ibb.co/J3XzJBV https://ibb.co/3sT5wYw https://ibb.co/TMGLszY https://ibb.co/PZtyTSm https://ibb.co/42q6qCQ R. K. Jensen Spoiler Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 It looks not Japanese to me with cast fittings, most likely made in China. 2 Quote
Nihonto student Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 Dear Rasmus, more detailed photos of the blade and nakago would be needed, but from what I see I agree with Christian's opinion. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 Rasmus, as said before, not of Japanese origin. Many members will not open the files when they are not uploaded on this site, so in future please adjust the size so that they fit here. Generally, to be of any use, photos should be: - well focused, not foggy or blurry - made with a dark, non reflective background for good contrast - made with light from the side (may not apply for HAMON photos) - made directly from above (not at an angle) - made with correct orientation (vertically tip-upwards, especially NAKAGO photos and TSUBA) - without HABAKI but showing the MACHI and NAKAGO JIRI - made in high resolution to see details - showing details (in magnification) like BOSHI, HAMACHI, HAMON, HADA, NAKAGO JIRI etc. or the fine work on TSUBA - presented as cut-outs so very little background is shown If you cannot supply good photos (..."these photos are all I have from the dealer...."/..."I do not have a good camera but only an old mobile phone...." ), DO NOT POST BAD ONES. They will not be helpful. Quote
Kruse Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 Hello, and thank you. Here are pics of bode sides of nakago. https://ibb.co/PjJM3QS https://ibb.co/M8Q9yng And blade https://ibb.co/NFGwPLV https://ibb.co/Pgkz758 https://ibb.co/yfTZC3y https://ibb.co/ZY9LX1d Quote
Nihonto student Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 11 minutes ago, Kruse said: Hello, and thank you. Here are pics of bode sides of nakago. https://ibb.co/PjJM3QS https://ibb.co/M8Q9yng And blade https://ibb.co/NFGwPLV https://ibb.co/Pgkz758 https://ibb.co/yfTZC3y https://ibb.co/ZY9LX1d I confirm you that this is a replica. Kind regards, Giordy Quote
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