Not quite a katana.....SEA sword surely..comments

Ian · 2nd July 2006, 05:44 AM

This is very reminiscent of the WWII era swords made in imitation of Japanese katana in a number of Japanese-occupied areas. Southern Philippines or Indonesia seem the most likely sources -- I favor the former, althought the arabic date might be more consistent with Indonesia.

Ian.

Battara · 2nd July 2006, 06:29 PM

I've seen ones just like this come from Indonesia made during WWII. May explain the script.

2nd July 2006, 05:44 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,454	This is very reminiscent of the WWII era swords made in imitation of Japanese katana in a number of Japanese-occupied areas. Southern Philippines or Indonesia seem the most likely sources -- I favor the former, althought the arabic date might be more consistent with Indonesia. Ian.

2nd July 2006, 06:29 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I've seen ones just like this come from Indonesia made during WWII. May explain the script.