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16th April 2015, 02:37 PM
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Mongol dao ? translation needed
Hi everybody
I just bought this saber and would like to know more about origin and period and also translation for the mark found on the blade. Overall 113 cm. any comment on it will be welcome. |
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16th April 2015, 08:29 PM
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I would guess that the translation "should be" Made in China very recently, by an unskilled group of people.
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17th April 2015, 08:57 PM
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Yes you may be right I was with doubts because of the 'TSUBA ' the handle and also the end of handle. Best Cerjak |
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17th April 2015, 09:57 PM
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I can understand that but in truth those bits {Tsuba etc.} I could make in my garage tomorrow...
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18th April 2015, 10:57 AM
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Hi Spiral
May be I was not clear ( my English is far to be good) I clearly Agree with you and I will not hang it on my wall ! Best Cerjak |
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18th April 2015, 01:16 PM
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18th April 2015, 03:55 PM
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I am closing this thread from further discussion due to the fact that this sword is currently for sale at auction.
Robert |
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