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katana · 29th May 2009, 10:12 AM

Hi Iliad,
I think the blade is likely German, I believe the single G on the forte is part of the "G.G." .... a Solingen mark, often with a 'thermometer' (?) mark below. A good number of Gurades have this marking.

Regards David

29th May 2009, 10:12 AM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi Iliad, I think the blade is likely German, I believe the single G on the forte is part of the "G.G." .... a Solingen mark, often with a 'thermometer' (?) mark below. A good number of Gurades have this marking. Regards David