Sword ID Help Needed

Robert · 2nd October 2007, 01:28 AM

This is a sword that I've had for awhile and need help in identifying. The steel blade is of diamond shape and is 21-7/8" in length. The tang is set into the grip with what I believe to be pitch or some other type of resin. At the hilt the blade is just over 1/4 " thick. Hilt is made of wood and is 5-5/8" in length, 1" thick and 1-1/2" wide. Unfortunately there is some damage to the carved end. Total length of sword is 27-1/2". Scabbard is a dark wood with four large diamonds (1") and four small diamonds (1/4") carved into it. There is also a star about 1" across carved into it. There is some kind or writing carved into the hilt that can be seen in one of the pictures. I will do a rubbing of it later and post it in hope of getting a translation. Any help in identifying this sword and the writing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Robert

Robert · 2nd October 2007, 08:58 PM

Here are the characters that are carved into the grip. I am hoping that someone can translate these and that they might help in identifying where this sword came from.

Robert

RSWORD · 2nd October 2007, 09:55 PM

Would it be possible to get a couple of close up shots of the blade? The writing looks Asian but the handle and scabbard are atypical of anything I am familiar with. The blade could be a nice old blade so close up shots might reveal the qualities of the steel.

Robert · 2nd October 2007, 10:34 PM

These are the best that I could do with the camera that I have. Hope they help.

Robert

Andrew · 2nd October 2007, 10:42 PM

Robert, try rotating the writing 180*. I can't translate, but some of the characters are upside-down.

Robert · 2nd October 2007, 10:53 PM

Hi Andrew,
Thank you for letting me know. I had no idea that I posted the writing upside down.

Robert

2nd October 2007, 01:28 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Sword ID And Translation Help Needed This is a sword that I've had for awhile and need help in identifying. The steel blade is of diamond shape and is 21-7/8" in length. The tang is set into the grip with what I believe to be pitch or some other type of resin. At the hilt the blade is just over 1/4 " thick. Hilt is made of wood and is 5-5/8" in length, 1" thick and 1-1/2" wide. Unfortunately there is some damage to the carved end. Total length of sword is 27-1/2". Scabbard is a dark wood with four large diamonds (1") and four small diamonds (1/4") carved into it. There is also a star about 1" across carved into it. There is some kind or writing carved into the hilt that can be seen in one of the pictures. I will do a rubbing of it later and post it in hope of getting a translation. Any help in identifying this sword and the writing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 2nd October 2007 at 09:54 PM.

2nd October 2007, 08:58 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Here are the characters that are carved into the grip. I am hoping that someone can translate these and that they might help in identifying where this sword came from. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 2nd October 2007 at 10:49 PM.

2nd October 2007, 10:34 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	These are the best that I could do with the camera that I have. Hope they help. Robert Attached Images

2nd October 2007, 09:55 PM	#3
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,093	Would it be possible to get a couple of close up shots of the blade? The writing looks Asian but the handle and scabbard are atypical of anything I am familiar with. The blade could be a nice old blade so close up shots might reveal the qualities of the steel.

2nd October 2007, 10:42 PM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Robert, try rotating the writing 180*. I can't translate, but some of the characters are upside-down.

2nd October 2007, 10:53 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Andrew, Thank you for letting me know. I had no idea that I posted the writing upside down. Robert