Oh, not at all. I love hearing these things as much as anyone- and your sword's story is much more interesting than mine!
I appreciate you researching and sharing all this information. I am not surprised, as the more I looked into these things myself, I suspected this...
Yes, sir - here ya go... (Apologies for any fingerprints/stains you might see. I noticed there are some on the blade.) I took various pictures...
OK, measured from tip straight to the shoulder is 64.6 cm (25-7/16"). From tip straight to middle of the end of tang is 85.7 cm (about 33-3/4").
Obviously... I really wish we had some kind of info from Harry (the Vietnam vet who had this). He always wore a Vietnam veteran cap, but I never...
Oops, disregard duplicate post- it looked like first post wasn't there. I didn't see we were into page 2!
I'd be glad to measure it- should this be measured along the curve of the spine or edge, or straight across the spine?
Though I don't know a lot about them, I find Asian cultural traditions and arts interesting- including martial arts. (And for some reason, I like...
THANK YOU for your continued input on this sword! We would greatly appreciate any additional info and opinions you can find. Do you say, "oddly"...
Well, sir, I have done so, and I am excited to see what you can make of this! Here are a couple PICS of the signature. (Nothing anywhere else on...
'Tis, indeed... Not to worry, Careful is my middle name. The deed is done. Pics coming next!
Thank you for those details! I am not unfamiliar with the Seki name, as last year I purchased some Al Mar Seki folding knives from an estate. I...
Yes- but I'll leave those decisions up to the next owner.
Removing the handle sounds like good advice- I was wondering whether there might be any markings on the tang.
Greetings! I am trying to research this katana sword that a friend of mine found in the shed after her husband passed away. He was a Vietnam vet,...
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