Katana markings

[kvaughn]

Yes, you should try it sometimes.


What are yours?

I read a couple of hours or more daily.
I didn't publicly claim any qualifications though I have a few.
You did.
You posted your qualifications as "40 years of studying Nihonto"?
Whatever that is.
This makes you "more than the average bear"?
What does the " average bear" know about "Nihonto"
Where and with whom did you study?
Bears?-----
Your reply to a new member of BF was rude and condescending at the least.
Try to remember when you weren't an "expert' at what you think is so important and put yourself in his place.
Knowledge passed on from whatever source is knowledge saved.
Try decaf.

 

[kvaughn]

Rude behavior is often disguised as honesty. Just wait for OPs pictures.

Rude behavior is just that. Honesty doesn't have to be rude or arrogant.
Think of "rude behavior" in the context of "Lonesome Dove".
One of my favorites.

 

[Triton]

Triton, I don't feel I was "abrasive", direct yes, accurate yes. I am not one to tip toe around anyones delicate sensibilities, especially when they are stating that they are a sword polisher and potentially ruining historical Japanese swords.

I certainly understand the concern. i would absolutely agree that no do it yourselfers should be touching antique blades. I also think that you do, in fact, know more on the subject than the average bear. This gentleman obviously has a lot to.learn (as do we all in one way or another), I was just thinking beating him over the head and shoulders about it might be counterproductive. Your mileage may vary. Sorry all, i didn't mean to start some sort of fire fight. Someone post a picture of a beautiful sword and lets move on?

 

[NihontoEd]

Most swords that "served" in the war were stamped with an emblem. Not a number.

Just for the record, here is a Japanese sword made for the war effort. made by the second generation Minamoto Yoshichika. Early Showa. Suwa stamp and assembly/inventory numbers. Suwa was a private company with government contracts.
Note the numbers.

 

[Triton]

Just for the record, here is a Japanese sword made for the war effort. made by the second generation Minamoto Yoshichika. Early Showa. Suwa stamp and assembly/inventory numbers. Suwa was a private company with government contracts.
Note the numbers.
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Thanks for showing these!