Japanese (?) Sword Query

Ian · 8th May 2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

Not all WW2 blades had a hamon. NCO blades were plain tempered steel, and more than one signing smith made the same for officers Shin-Gunto. It's a very complicated subject. ...

Thanks Dave. Indeed, a complicated subject.

Ian.

A. G. Maisey · 8th May 2018, 11:10 PM

Thank you for your responses gentlemen.

It appears that there is no hamon.

My mate has come up with the same list that David has shown us, and has formed the opinion that he has something that is probably the same as #8 on that list.

8th May 2018, 11:10 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,043	Thank you for your responses gentlemen. It appears that there is no hamon. My mate has come up with the same list that David has shown us, and has formed the opinion that he has something that is probably the same as #8 on that list.