Japanese (?) Sword Query

Ian · 8th May 2018, 06:21 AM

Alan,

I hope some of our Japanese sword enthusiasts pass by here soon.

I'm not an expert by any means on Japanese swords, but this one seems wrong to me, for many of the reasons that Jose has noted already. The lack of a visible hamon on this highly polished blade is particularly troubling for me--is there actually a hamon present?

Looks recent manufacture to me too.

Caveat emptor...

Ian.

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8th May 2018, 06:21 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,418	Alan, I hope some of our Japanese sword enthusiasts pass by here soon. I'm not an expert by any means on Japanese swords, but this one seems wrong to me, for many of the reasons that Jose has noted already. The lack of a visible hamon on this highly polished blade is particularly troubling for me--is there actually a hamon present? Looks recent manufacture to me too. Caveat emptor... Ian.