A mysterious Transylvanian sword : a Sino-Japanese influence possible ?

tom hyle · 30th April 2005, 09:43 PM

One often sees transverse grind lines on Asian swords. Usually, though not always, there are longwise ones over them, and they are spotty remnants; uneraddicated deep grind lines. However, this blade appears to have been soft-buffed? The lines aren't ground out; they seem smeared or blurred. Note also the squared spine. The habiki, which seems integral to the guard (?) seems to fit flush, meaning the steel is undercut, all around, and is not inlet at the spine.

30th April 2005, 09:43 PM	#1
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	One often sees transverse grind lines on Asian swords. Usually, though not always, there are longwise ones over them, and they are spotty remnants; uneraddicated deep grind lines. However, this blade appears to have been soft-buffed? The lines aren't ground out; they seem smeared or blurred. Note also the squared spine. The habiki, which seems integral to the guard (?) seems to fit flush, meaning the steel is undercut, all around, and is not inlet at the spine.