Edward G Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Greetings to All. Please help with translation of this tang. I can make some of the characters, but not all of them. The sword appears Showa Period, with a hormimono of a dragon on one side and two short grooves on the other side of the blade, with symbols above and below the grooves, which I will try to post later. An interesting looking sword in shira saya. Many thanks for your considerations and help. Edward G. Quote
Edward G Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Posted September 12, 2011 A Few additional Photos of the Horimono Symbols on the sword are attached, any guidance on meaning of this symbolism would be appreciated. Edward G. Quote
outlier48 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 I think this is the Sanskrit Seed Syllable (bonji) for Fudoo Myou-ou Charlie B Quote
chrisf Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 There are oshigata of this smith in Fuller & Gregory's 'Oshigata Book' pages 121,122,123. Quote
Edward G Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Posted September 13, 2011 Thank You to all who contributed information, Morita-San, Charlie B, and Outlier48. I could never have gotten this full translation, Many Thanks !!! Edward G. Quote
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