Takouba, what are the chances.

katana · 15th December 2008, 11:50 PM

Hi Kino,
thats a really nice Takouba

The hilt, although probably very recent, is much better quality than on many Takouba made mid 20 th C onwards (I really like it

) The blade seems older ....possibly late 19th C - early 20th ( others could give you a more accurate age)

It is very common for older blades to be re-hilted...sometimes the blades are over-cleaned (to make them look newer) so all the patina is lost.(It seems it's just 'us' that like our blades old and rusty

)

Regards David

15th December 2008, 11:50 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Kino, thats a really nice Takouba The hilt, although probably very recent, is much better quality than on many Takouba made mid 20 th C onwards (I really like it ) The blade seems older ....possibly late 19th C - early 20th ( others could give you a more accurate age) It is very common for older blades to be re-hilted...sometimes the blades are over-cleaned (to make them look newer) so all the patina is lost.(It seems it's just 'us' that like our blades old and rusty ) Regards David